Delaware Code
Subchapter I. General Provisions
§ 2102. Registration of vehicles of new residents; penalty.

(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

Delaware Code

Title 21 - Motor Vehicles

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.

§ 2110. Renewal of registration; new card and plate; cancellation of renewal by owner prior to effective date.

§ 2111. Duplicate registration cards.

§ 2112. Registration by nonresidents.

§ 2113. Special farm vehicle registration.

§ 2113A. Low-speed vehicles.

§ 2114. Suspension of registration upon notice of theft.

§ 2115. Violations of registration provisions.

§ 2116. Penalties.

§ 2117. Refunds of fees paid for certain unused registrations.

§ 2118. Requirement of insurance for all motor vehicles required to be registered in this State; penalty [For application of this section, see 82 Del. Laws, c. 160, § 5].

§ 2118A. Unlawful possession or manufacture of proof of insurance, penalties.

§ 2118B. Processing and payment of insurance benefits.

§ 2119. Requirement of compliance for all commercial registrations by corporations and other legal entities.

§ 2120. Waiver of registration and inspection of special mobile equipment.

§ 2120A. Registration of specialized vehicles; fees; restrictions.