The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is excited to announce that customers can now utilize its online services system to retain their tag when they sell their vehicle out of state.

Registered owners interested in retaining their unexpired tag after selling their vehicle out-of-state can now be accomplished online by visiting dmv.de.gov and then selecting online services. Once the form is completed, the license plate will move into retention provided the tag is not expired.

“Ultimately, the goal is to better serve Delaware residents with quick and efficient service,” shared DelDOT Secretary Shanté Hastings. “We process approximately 8,600 sold-out-of-state transactions yearly. By moving the process online, we save our customers nearly 9,000 trips to the DMV. It helps streamline the process as well as reduces the number of people waiting in our lobbies,” continued Hastings.

“We enjoy assisting our customers at the DMV, but understand their time constraints and the convenience being able to process transactions online brings to their lives,” shared DMV Director Amy Anthony. “By automating this process and adding the option to our online services repertoire, we give over 700 customers a month more time in their day to do something other than wait at the DMV,” continued Anthony.

For more information about reporting a vehicle that has been sold out-of-state or to begin the application process, visit Online Services – Division of Motor Vehicles or dmv.de.gov/app/dmv/sos.

For more information on how to retain a tag, visit dmv.de.gov/VehicleServices/tag-retention.

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