Delaware Licensing Requirements

Buying for personal use in Delaware? Without business licenses, you will need a Broker's help to bid on clean and salvage titled vehicles in Delaware. You can purchase boats, jet skis and snowmobiles on your own without assistance, however. If you're buying in another state, view the State Licensing Overview or search our No License Required inventory.

In Delaware, dealers, dismantlers, general businesses and exporters will need to provide Copart an operational license and sales tax exemption forms.

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles issues the Delaware Motor Vehicle License, as well as wholesale, trailer and other dealer licenses. The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles also helps you acquire a Delaware Automotive Recycler License. A business license, required by the state of Delaware, should be obtained from the Delaware Division of Revenue.

These links provide the forms and information you need to get started with licensing:

• DE Dealer Licensing Information
• DE Division of Motor Vehicles
• DE Business Licensing Information

Additionally, please complete the following forms and submit them to our Licensing Department via our License Uploader. These documents will be processed within one to two business days of receipt. Click here to watch a tutorial video on how to use the License Uploader.

• Multi-state tax form
• Affidavit for Purchase

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