Apply online at DMV to retain car tags

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles recently said customers can now use 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 outside Delaware can now accomplish this 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,” said Delaware Department of Transportation 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.” 

“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,” said 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.”

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.