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Does it need a notary? · Delaware

# Does a car title need to be notarized in Delaware?

The answer from Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles, what else a car title needs to be signed properly here, and how to get it done.

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No notary is required.

No. Delaware titles don't need a notary; the seller completes the assignment on the back of the title.

## In the official wording

"Delaware titles do not require notary."

From the official pages listed below, checked November 2026.

## What else the signing needs

Buyer's signature

No. The buyer signs and prints their name in the assignment section; Delaware titles don't need a notary.

"Delaware titles do not require notary."

Odometer

The seller fills in the buyer's name and address, the sale date, the price and the odometer disclosure.

"Be sure to include the buyer's name and address, date of sale, purchase price, and odometer disclosure."

Buyer's deadline

The buyer transfers the title within 30 days of purchase, or a late fee applies.

"Failure to transfer a title within 30 days of purchase will result in a late fee."

Seller's report of sale

The seller completes the Seller's Report of Sale and sends or delivers it to the DMV.

"As a seller, your obligation is to complete the Sellers Report of Sale."

**Not confirmed on the pages we read:** the title fee. Check with [Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles](https://dmv.de.gov/VehicleServices/titles/index.shtml).

## Next step

No notary appointment needed for the title on the agency's page. If another paper in the sale needs one, such as a lost-title affidavit, a local notary or our [mobile notary request](/notary/mobile-notary-outside-new-jersey) can help.

If a local notary in Delaware does it: Up to $5 per notarial act on a paper record, under the state's fee rules ([Delaware notary fees](/notary/fees-by-state/delaware)).

## Official sources

- [Tips for Privately Selling a Delaware Titled Vehicle](https://dmv.de.gov/VehicleServices/titles/pdfs/TipsforPrivatelySellingaDelawareTitledVehicle.pdf) (checked November 2026)
- [Delaware DMV: Vehicle Services, Titling (title transfer)](https://dmv.de.gov/VehicleServices/titles/index.shtml?dc=ve_title_transfer) (checked November 2026)
- [Delaware DMV: Vehicle Services FAQs](https://services.dmv.de.gov/VehicleServices/faqs/index.shtml?dc=ve_faqs_general) (checked November 2026)

We are not lawyers, and this is general information, not legal advice. Checked November 2026. Rules change, and whoever receives the document decides what it accepts; we can't guarantee acceptance.

## Common questions

**Is notarization required to sign over a Delaware car title?**

No notary is required. Delaware titles don't need a notary; the seller completes the assignment on the back of the title.

**Does the buyer's signature need a notary in Delaware?**

No. The buyer signs and prints their name in the assignment section; Delaware titles don't need a notary.

**How long does the buyer have to title the car in Delaware?**

The buyer transfers the title within 30 days of purchase, or a late fee applies.

## Keep going

- [Seller's checklist](/notary/selling-a-car-checklist-by-state?state=de&role=seller)
- [Car title rules in every state](/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state)
- [A will in Delaware](/notary/does-it-need-a-notary/will-delaware)
- [A small estate affidavit in Delaware](/notary/does-it-need-a-notary/small-estate-affidavit-delaware)

A car title in another state: [Colorado](/notary/does-it-need-a-notary/car-title-colorado) · [Florida](/notary/does-it-need-a-notary/car-title-florida) · [every state](/notary/does-it-need-a-notary?doc=car-title)

## Signing a car title in person?

[Request a mobile notary](/notary/mobile-notary-outside-new-jersey)[Call (908) 444-6373](tel:+19084446373)