STATE OF DELAWARE - Division of Motor Vehicles - Application for Title - Form No. 212

Sep 20, 2026

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Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles Title Application Form No. 212 collects applicant and address details, vehicle description, odometer certification status, title brand information, and lienholder or secured party data. It records fees and calculates totals due, including document, registration, title, lien, and other charges. The form instructs on required inks and acceptable document types, outlines trade-in information for Delaware-registered vehicles, explains VIN verification for out-of-state/new vehicles, and includes compliance statements under penalty of perjury.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Vehicle Information

Applicant and Mailing Details

Vehicle Description and Odometer Certification

Liens and Secured Parties

Lienholder Information

Fee Recording and Total Amount Due

Trade-In Information (Delaware Registered Vehicles Only)

Verification and Submission Requirements

STATE OF DELAWARE Division of Motor Vehicles Application for Title Form No. 212 [www.dmv.de.gov](www.dmv.de.gov) Is the vehicle a lease: Yes No If yes, leasing company name: C/O NAME: DELAWARE ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS: Street Street City City EMAIL ADDRESS: DE State State ZIP Code ZIP Code HOME PHONE: CELL PHONE: DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE Actual Odometer Reading: Not Actual Exempt/Not Required Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title Brand: Type of Fuel: Make: Year: Model: Body Style: Registration Weight: Federal DOT\#: Vehicle Identification Number MGVWR: Color(s): Tare Weight: Brakes: Yes No (Trailers only) Number of Axles: Examined By: Tag Number: Motor Vehicle Associate / Self-Inspect Technician Date Retained Tag: Yes No Yearly Fee: Number of Passengers (buses only) Combination Vehicle: Yes No Passenger Van Seats (8+) Liens or Encumbrances SECURED PARTY NAMED (Lienholder Name and Address) If none, enter 'none' and initial Special Plate No.: Tag Background: No. of Months: Expiration Date: NAIC Code: I/We certify, under penalty of perjury, that all liens have been accurately stated and that the statements made herein are true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge, information and belief. Signature of Applicant and/or Officer Officer Title Signature ofCo-Applicant Driver License No. and State (if not DE) DOB Driver License No. and State (if not DE) DOB Parent or Guardian's consent if under 18 years ofage DOCUMENT FEE RECORDING FORM Total Vehicle Price Less Trade-In Value (Credit shall be given for only one motor vehicle or trailer per application) Net Cost Document Fee Registration Fee Vanity Fee Retention Fee Title Fee Lien Fee Other Fee Total Amount Due 0 TRADE-IN INFORMATION FOR DELAWARE REGISTERED VEHICLES ONLY Credit shall be given for only one motor vehicle or trailer per application Year Make TITLE, TAG & REGISTRATION NUMBER STATE Describe Vehicle Trade-In Selling Dealer's Name Dealer Number Address By Print Name Sign Name Official Title The selling dealer can verify a VIN for new vehicles which have an MSO/CO by completing the above section of the application if an approved MOU is on file with the Division (dealer name and number, address, printed/signed name, title) . If this is not completed, new vehicles require VIN verification at a Delaware DMV inspection lane. DMV USE ONLY Business License Verified Division of Corp. Verified Yes No N/A Yes No N/A NMVTIS Checked Associate Initials Date Yes No 09/2022 Form 212 is required to apply for a Delaware Title. Submit this completed application, proper identification and all supporting documents. Application must be completed in blue or black ink ONLY. No alterations, corrective tape, or erasable ink permitted. •Original Documents: These are required when a release of lien or when a Power of Attorney is used, and all title-related documents. •Originals or Certified Copies: These are required for court documents, such as divorce decrees and court orders. •Photocopies, Faxes, or Scans: These are acceptable when photo identification (ID) is required. Initial Delaware Title Form MV212 must be completed and submitted when applying for a Delaware title with an out-of-state (non-Delaware) title, Certificate of Origin/MSO or a Delaware title reassigned out of state. In-state title transfers do not require form MV212 to be submitted with the Delaware title. If mailing an application, fees must be paid in the form of a personal check, cashier’s check, or money order payable to Delaware DMV. Do not mail cash or credit card information. Vehicle Information The information provided must match the signed and executed documentation or the current Delaware record. Include all requested information: VIN, make, model, year of vehicle, body style, color, fuel type and odometer information. • Federal Law requires the cu

FAQs

What information is required about the vehicle on Form 212?

Provide VIN, make, model, year, body style, color, fuel type, registration weight, tare weight, and odometer information, including whether the mileage is actual or falls under not actual/exceeds mechanical limits.

How should lienholder information be completed if there are no liens?

Enter the secured party (lienholder) name and address; if none exist, write “none” and initial as instructed on the form.

When is Form 212 required for a Delaware title application?

Form 212 is required when applying for a Delaware title with an out-of-state (non-Delaware) title, a Certificate of Origin/MSO, or when a Delaware title is reassigned out of state; in-state title transfers do not require it.

Sep 20, 2026

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