(a) Every owner of a motor vehicle, trailer, or other vehicle shall, within 60 days after taking up residence in this State, apply to the Secretary and obtain registration for the vehicle. Vehicle owners who have apportioned power units registered in Delaware under the International Registration Plan are exempt from the requirement to register their trailers in accordance with the International Registration Plan agreement. Members of the military and their families who have vehicles registered in their home state are also exempt from this requirement.
(b) Whoever violates subsection (a) of this section shall be fined for the first offense not less than $400 nor more than $600. For each subsequent like offense, such person shall be fined not less than $800 nor more than $1,200, or imprisoned not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days, or both.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 21. REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
Subchapter I. General Provisions
§ 2101. Operation of unregistered vehicle; exceptions.
§ 2102. Registration of vehicles of new residents; penalty.
§ 2103. Temporary registration permits.
§ 2104. Application for registration.
§ 2105. Registration of heavy vehicles.
§ 2106. Registration of vehicle and owner; records.
§ 2107. Registration card; issuance; information thereon.
§ 2108. Possession of registration card.
§ 2109. Period of registration; effective date.
§ 2111. Duplicate registration cards.
§ 2112. Registration by nonresidents.
§ 2113. Special farm vehicle registration.
§ 2114. Suspension of registration upon notice of theft.
§ 2115. Violations of registration provisions.
§ 2117. Refunds of fees paid for certain unused registrations.
§ 2118A. Unlawful possession or manufacture of proof of insurance, penalties.
§ 2118B. Processing and payment of insurance benefits.
§ 2120. Waiver of registration and inspection of special mobile equipment.
§ 2120A. Registration of specialized vehicles; fees; restrictions.