Ship or Sell separates an already-owned vehicle from a newly purchased Europe vehicle and from buying a replacement after arrival. Those scenarios can have different tax treatment.
Delaware increased its motor-vehicle document fee to 5.25% effective October 1, 2025. The fee can apply on first Delaware title/registration based on purchase price or fair market value under the statutory rules. Standard title fee is $35.
Delaware motor-vehicle document fee is 5.25% effective October 1, 2025, plus $35 title; registration is additional.
Local taxes, prior registration, military residency, Home of Record, prior tax paid, purchase timing and county/city rules can change the result. Ship or Sell only inserts a dollar tax when the mapped rule has enough facts for a defensible estimate.
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