STATEWIDE, Del. – The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles announced that fees for several services and transactions will increase starting in October 2025. Effective October 1, 2025, the document fee charged when titling a vehicle in the state will rise from 4.25 percent to 5.25 percent. Additional changes effective the same day include a $50 dealership license renewal fee, a $100 dealership application fee for new dealers, and a $200 specialty license plate creation fee for organizations interested in a new background or organizational plate.
Starting October 10, 2025, the following fees will also increase:
Driver License (new, permit, and renewal) – $50
Commercial Driver License (permit) – $10
Commercial Driver License (new and renewal) – $55
Commercial Driver License endorsement – $10
Commercial Driver License restriction – $10
Taxicab endorsement (new and renewal) – $10
Driver License/ID Card name change – $10
Identification Card (duplicate) – $10
“Y” Restriction – $10
Non-CDL A or B renewal – $50
Officials said the fee increases, assessed in accordance with HB164, will contribute to the cost of road maintenance and improvements across Delaware. A complete list of DMV services and updated fees can be found at dmv.de.gov.
Customers with questions or seeking assistance may email DMVCustomerService@delaware.gov or call 302-744-2500.


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