Five Digit Tag Release - ONLINE only - Beginning November 8, 2021

Sep 20, 2026

Online reservation instructions for Delaware’s five-digit tag release, effective beginning November 8, 2021 until plates are gone. Provides dealer/third-party processing steps, requirements for matching the reservation name and DL/ID to the customer, submission timing to the reservation lane/location, and mailbox contacts by branch. Includes customer confirmation email fields, limits on reservations per DL/ID, reservation pickup location guidance, upgrade options to Stainless Steel or Porcelain, background plate ordering, and specific document checklists for owners with Delaware titles, out-of-state titles, lien-held titles (MV35), leased vehicles (MV35), and dealership-submitted purchases. Mentions DMV contact and potential tag number modification.

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Five Digit Tag Release

Online reservation window and processing rules

Dealer/third-party submission instructions

Customer confirmation details

Tag upgrade and background plate options

Owner document scenarios (DE, OOS, MV35 lien, leased, dealership deals)

DMV contact and reservation consistency notice

Five Digit Tag Release ONLINE only Beginning November 8, 2021, until plates are gone Processing Instructions for Dealers / Third Party Title Agencies If a customer contacts you in regard to their low digit tag online reservation, please obtain a copy of the reservation (below) . This will provide confirmation showing the reservation is in the name of the titling customer and the lane/location to submit their work to. The name and driver’s license or ID on the reservation must match the name of the customer titling the vehicle or the request will be denied. Please ensure the tag reservation (email confirmation) and all paperwork are submitted to the lane in which the reservation was made and is listed on the email confirmation. If a deal has been submitted and is currently waiting to be processed, please provide the tag reservation information directly to that specific lane and the lane in which you submitted the paper to (if different) via the mailboxes below. All questions and communication in regard to the low digit tag release should also be directed to these mailboxes. Dover [DOT.5digittagrelease.DV@delaware.gov](DOT.5digittagrelease.DV@delaware.gov) Georgetown [DOT.5digittagrelease.GT@delaware.gov](DOT.5digittagrelease.GT@delaware.gov)[ ](DOT.5digittagrelease.GT@delaware.gov)Delaware City [DOT.5digittagrelease.DC@delaware.gov](DOT.5digittagrelease.DC@delaware.gov)[ ](DOT.5digittagrelease.DC@delaware.gov)Wilmington [DOT.5digittagrelease.WL@delaware.gov](DOT.5digittagrelease.WL@delaware.gov) Below is the email that is sent to the customer once the reservation online has been completed. Name: Full Name DL/ID: Drivers License or ID Assigned Tag Number: XXXXX Pickup Location: Dover DMV Branch Thank you for submitting a request to reserve one of Delaware's five-digit tags. There is one plate reservation per DL/ID allowed during this process. If more than one plate is reserved for an individual or entity, each additional reservation will be canceled by the DMV. Plates will be reserved with the Delaware DMV and held until February 28th, 2022; at which time all unclaimed reserved plates from this release will be re-allocated. All five-digit tags are provided to the public in blue and gold. If choosing to upgrade your plate to Stainless Steel or Porcelain, the cost is $120 ($115 for the plate and $5 for the additional sticker. ) This upgrade can be completed during your visit to any Delaware DMV, or online through the Delaware Historic Plate Company. Upgrades can be completed any time after updating your title with the DMV to reflect an eligible tag number. The division also offers a variety of background plates which can be ordered to display your five-digit tag number. The cost of a background plate ranges from $15- $50 and available options are displayed online and at each DMV location. NOTE: The name and DL/ID number used to reserve your plate is required to match the name and DL/ID that will be presented to the DMV associate to complete your transaction and prevent denial of the assigned five-digit tag. • Owner has physical title (DE) o Please wait 48 hours prior to visiting the DMV location selected with your online reservation o Bring DE title, DE insurance, DE DL/ID, current vehicle mileage • Owner has physical title-Out of State (OOS) o Please wait 48 hours prior to visiting the DMV location selected with your online reservation o Bring OOS title, DE insurance, DE DL/ID, current vehicle mileage, complete VIN verification or inspection (based on vehicle model year) • Owner has a lien on title (MV35) o Complete MV35 􀂃 Mail or fax the MV35 to your lienholder (DMV location selected on MV35 must match the location of your five-digit tag reservation) o DMV location will contact you by phone, email, and/or postcard when your title has been received from lienholder o Bring DE insurance, DE DL/ID, current vehicle mileage • Owner has a leased vehicle (MV35) o Complete MV35

FAQs

What is the online reservation timeline for Delaware five-digit tags?

Reservations begin November 8, 2021 and continue until plates are gone. Unclaimed reserved plates from this release will be re-allocated at the end of the hold period.

What name and DL/ID information must match for the tag reservation?

The reservation (email confirmation) name and the driver’s license or ID must match the customer’s name and DL/ID used to complete the DMV transaction, otherwise the request will be denied.

What should owners with a lien on title (MV35) do?

Complete MV35, mail or fax it to the lienholder, ensuring the DMV location on MV35 matches the five-digit tag reservation location, then bring required documents such as DE insurance, DE DL/ID, and current vehicle mileage.

Sep 20, 2026

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