Antique Vehicle Registration
A procedure for obtaining an antique vehicle registration in Delaware must be completed when car owners want to register and legally operate their motor vehicles on public roads. The antique car registration process must be completed through the state Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Applying for an antique car registration will require vehicle owners to complete the procedure by visiting a local DE DMV branch. In order to complete the procedure, drivers will be mandated to satisfy a set of requirements and to provide the needed documentation.
The requirements for registering a vintage car are generally the same as for a regular vehicle registration. Therefore, vehicle owners will have to provide a similar documentation and complete the following steps:
Provide a certificate of title.
Pass the DMV inspection within 90 days of the first application (antique vehicles are exempt from further inspection).
Pay a fee of $25 for antique status
In addition to these documents, vehicle owners may be required to provide other documents, when the vehicle has a lien-holder or if it is leased. Upon submission of the necessary paperwork to the DMV office, drivers will receive one antique license plate which will be placed on the front of the vehicle.
DMV Procedure Antique Vehicles
Certificate of Title must be presented upon application for Antique status to be issued
Vehicle must be 25 model years or older. There are no weight restrictions
Vehicle must pass DMV inspection within 90 days of the initial application for Antique status regardless of time remaining on current registration. The vehicle owner must notify the inspection lane technician that they wish to antique the vehicle.
Delaware titled vehicles with Antique status are exempt from further inspection
In the event the vehicle is transferred, the Antique Status expires and the new owner must reapply by paying the appropriate fees and passing DMV inspection before the vehicle can gain antique status.
Applicant will pay $25.00 for Antique Status
Applicant will pay a $35.00 or $55.00 (with lien) title fee
No registration fee will be assessed.
A number license plate will be assigned to the vehicle in accordance with weight restrictions outline in Title 21 (RV, C, PC, CL, MC or Pleasure). This plate will be displayed on the rear of the vehicle
Trailers are not eligible for Antique status
The vehicle registration expiration period will be that given at the time of titling, Example: Vehicle titled on 9/4/2015 the registration will expire 9/4/2017
The vehicle owner will receive an Exempt Sticker for whatever year their registration expires, with above example the owner will be given Exempt 2017
The registration period will not exceed two years from the date of titling
The applicant will be given one Antique License Plate to be displayed on the front of the vehicle
Duplicate Antique License Plates are $5.00
Registration Renewal Notifications will be sent out to Antique Vehicle owners notifying them to renew their registration. The Registration Renewal Notification can also be sent to the Antique Vehicle owner via e-mail. To elect to receive the renewal notice via e-mail . The registration will be renewed for whatever expiration period we are issuing at the time of request. The renewal will not exceed two years. An exempt sticker will be given to the vehicle owner in lieu of the regular sticker with the year matching the year of expiration
There is no late fee for late renewals