How do I sign my Delaware vehicle title?

Selling a car in Delaware? Follow the steps below to make sure your title transfer is handled correctly and the sale holds up legally. If a dealer is buying the vehicle, talk with them before signing your title.

1. Verify Your Title

Before you begin, ensure that the title is in your name and free of errors. If your title is lost, stolen, or damaged, you'll need to apply for a duplicate title through the Delaware DMV before proceeding.

2. Notarization Is Not Required

In a standard private sale, Delaware does not require notarization of the seller's signature on the title. Both parties simply need to sign the title itself. Notarization is generally only needed in unusual cases, such as when a representative is signing under a Power of Attorney — contact the Delaware DMV if you're uncertain.

3. Complete the Seller Information on the Back of the Title

Flip the title over to find the seller information section, which needs to be filled out without errors:

     
  • Seller's Signature: Sign in the box labeled for the seller's signature. All owners listed on the title must sign.
  • Printed Name of Seller: Print your name exactly as it appears on the title.
  • Buyer Information: Provide the buyer's full name and address in the designated section.
  • Odometer Reading: Provide the vehicle's accurate mileage at the time of sale, ensuring this information is filled in correctly without errors. It is important to not guess this number, and record an exact mileage number.

Important: Resist the urge to fix mistakes with white-out or cross-outs. Any corrections on the title will void the document.

4. Address Liens

When the title shows a lienholder on the front, that lienholder must release the lien before ownership can transfer. Either get their signature on the title itself or have them issue a separate lien release letter — without one of those, the title cannot legally change hands.

5. Consider Multiple Owners

Multiple owners on a title? The connector between names tells you whether one or both signatures are required:

     
  • "AND": Both owners are required to sign.
  • "OR": Only one owner needs to sign.

Key Takeaways

     
  • Notarization is not required for a standard private sale.
  • Ensure all signatures match exactly as they appear on the title.
  • Address any existing liens before proceeding.

Follow these steps and your Delaware title transfer should go through without issue. For full official guidance, visit the Delaware DMV website.

Verified May 2026

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