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DMV Fees Increase in October 2025

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2025



The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces an increase in fees for multiple services and transactions that will begin in October 2025.

Effective October 1, 2025, the document fee charged when titling a vehicle in the State of Delaware will increase from 4.25% to 5.25%.

Other changes effective October 1, 2025:
A dealership license renewal fee – $50.00
A dealership application fee for new dealers – $100.00
Specialty license plate creation fee for organizations interested in a new background or organizational license plate – $200.00

The below fees will also increase as of October 10, 2025:
Driver License (new, permit & renewal) – $50.00
Commercial Driver License (permit) – $10.00
Commercial Driver License (new & renewal) – $55.00
Commercial Driver License endorsement – $10.00
Commercial Driver License restriction – $10.00
Taxicab endorsement (new & renewal) – $10.00
Driver License/ID Card name change – $10.00
Identification Card (duplicate) – $10.00
“Y” Restriction – $10.00
Non-CDL A or B (renewal) – $50.00

The fee increase is assessed in accordance with HB164 and will contribute to the cost of road maintenance and improvements throughout Delaware.

The complete list of DMV services and associated new fees can be found at Fees – Division of Motor Vehicles.

For questions or for further assistance, customers can email DMVCustomerService@delaware.gov or call 302-744-2500.

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DMV Fees Increase in October 2025

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2025



The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces an increase in fees for multiple services and transactions that will begin in October 2025.

Effective October 1, 2025, the document fee charged when titling a vehicle in the State of Delaware will increase from 4.25% to 5.25%.

Other changes effective October 1, 2025:
A dealership license renewal fee – $50.00
A dealership application fee for new dealers – $100.00
Specialty license plate creation fee for organizations interested in a new background or organizational license plate – $200.00

The below fees will also increase as of October 10, 2025:
Driver License (new, permit & renewal) – $50.00
Commercial Driver License (permit) – $10.00
Commercial Driver License (new & renewal) – $55.00
Commercial Driver License endorsement – $10.00
Commercial Driver License restriction – $10.00
Taxicab endorsement (new & renewal) – $10.00
Driver License/ID Card name change – $10.00
Identification Card (duplicate) – $10.00
“Y” Restriction – $10.00
Non-CDL A or B (renewal) – $50.00

The fee increase is assessed in accordance with HB164 and will contribute to the cost of road maintenance and improvements throughout Delaware.

The complete list of DMV services and associated new fees can be found at Fees – Division of Motor Vehicles.

For questions or for further assistance, customers can email DMVCustomerService@delaware.gov or call 302-744-2500.

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