Delaware Code
Subchapter I. General Provisions
§ 2104. Application for registration.

(a) Every owner of a vehicle desiring registration shall make application to the Department for the registration thereof upon the appropriate form or forms furnished by the Department. Every such application shall bear the signature of the owner in a manner acceptable to the Department.
(b) The application shall contain:

(1) The name and address of the owner:

(2) A description of the vehicle including, insofar as the following specified data may exist with respect to a given vehicle, the make, model, color, type of body, the serial number of the vehicle, or any number as may be assigned by the Department, and whether new or used and, if a new vehicle, the date of sale by the manufacturer or dealer to the person intending to operate said vehicle;
(3) Such further information as may reasonably be required by the Department to enable it to determine whether the vehicle is lawfully entitled to registration;
(4) The Department shall allow the registration of trailers for individuals who are not bona fide residents of Delaware if the individual provides documented proof of ownership of a residence in Delaware and signs a declaration indicating the trailer will remain in Delaware at all times.
(c) In the event that the vehicle for which registration is applied is a specially constructed, reconstructed or a foreign vehicle, such fact shall be stated in the application, and with reference to every foreign vehicle which has been registered theretofore outside of this State, the owner shall surrender to the Department all registration cards and certificates of title or other evidence of such foreign registration or ownership as may be in the owner's possession or under the owner's control, except where in the course of interstate operation of a vehicle registered in another state it is desirable to retain registration of the vehicle in such other state, such applicant need not surrender, but shall submit for inspection, evidences of such foreign registration or ownership, and the Department upon a proper showing may register the vehicle in this State, but shall not issue a certificate of title therefor.
(d) (1) The Department shall allow the registration of motor vehicles owned by individuals who are not bona fide residents of Delaware upon presentation of an affidavit by the applicant, on a form approved by the Department, swearing or affirming:

a. That the vehicle is principally garaged in Delaware;
b. That the applicant is the owner of at least 1 other vehicle which is registered and insured in the state of the applicant's domicile; and
c. To such other information not inconsistent with this subsection as may be deemed appropriate by the Department or the Insurance Commissioner.
(2) An affiant shall notify the Division of Motor Vehicles and the affiant's automobile insurance company of any changes in the above conditions within 30 calendar days from the date of change.
(3) The penalties prescribed by Chapter 24 of Title 18 shall apply to a violation of this subsection.

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.