{"id":18097,"date":"2025-09-30T14:08:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T18:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/?p=18097"},"modified":"2025-09-30T14:08:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T18:08:44","slug":"new-delaware-dmv-fees-take-effect-in-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/new-delaware-dmv-fees-take-effect-in-october-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"New Delaware DMV Fees Take Effect in October 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

STATEWIDE, Del. \u2013 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) \u2013 $50
Commercial Driver License (permit) \u2013 $10
Commercial Driver License (new and renewal) \u2013 $55
Commercial Driver License endorsement \u2013 $10
Commercial Driver License restriction \u2013 $10
Taxicab endorsement (new and renewal) \u2013 $10
Driver License\/ID Card name change \u2013 $10
Identification Card (duplicate) \u2013 $10
\u201cY\u201d Restriction \u2013 $10
Non-CDL A or B renewal \u2013 $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<\/a><\/strong> or call 302-744-2500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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STATEWIDE, Del. \u2013 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. 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