Dealer fee data

Delaware car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

4.25%

This is the Delaware state base rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top.

Fees at a glance

State sales/use tax
4.25%
Dealer doc fee
$475
Title fee
$35
Registration
$45
Dealer doc fee
$475
Title fee
$35
Registration
$45

How fees work in Delaware

No general sales tax; a 4.25% Document Fee on purchase price is levied at titling (encoded here as the purchase tax buyers pay).

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in Delaware?
The state base car sales/use tax rate in Delaware is 4.25%. Local taxes can add more.
What is the dealer doc fee in Delaware?
A typical dealer documentation fee is about $475.
What are the title and registration fees in Delaware?
The title fee is about $35. Registration is about $45.

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Figures are estimates for the Delaware state base rate and typical fees. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value, weight, or age. Trade-in tax credits and special vehicle regimes are not reflected.

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