(a) A dealer may issue a temporary registration plate for a fee of not more than $20 for each plate to a purchaser of an unregistered motor vehicle who makes proper application to the Department for registration thereof upon an appropriate form and delivers such application, together with the required fee, to the dealer for transmission to the Department.
(b) A dealer who issues a temporary registration plate shall mark or stamp thereon with indelible ink in letters at least 3/4 of an inch high the dates of issuance and expiration and the make and serial number of the vehicle for which issued and shall immediately transmit to the Department upon forms prescribed and furnished by the Department the aforesaid information and the name of the purchaser. Motorcycle temporary plates may be stamped or marked in letters less than 3/4 of an inch high.
(c) Every dealer who receives temporary plates from the Department shall maintain at such dealer's place of business a record of all such plates issued to such dealer and of all such plates issued by such dealer, with the dates of receipt and issuance, the name of the purchaser to whom issued, the make and serial number of the vehicle for which issued and such other information as the Department may require. Each such record shall be kept for a period of at least 3 years from the date of entry and shall be available for inspection by representatives of the Department or police officers during regular business hours.
(d) A certified repair technician may issue a temporary registration plate for a fee of not more than $10 for each plate to a customer's unregistered motor vehicle.
(e) Liability insurance in the form of a shopkeeper's or garage-keeper's policy shall be in effect prior to the issuance of a temporary registration plate.
(f) A certified repair technician who issues a temporary registration plate shall mark or stamp thereon with indelible ink in letters at least 3/4 of an inch high the dates of issuance and expiration and the make and serial number of the vehicle for which issued and shall immediately transmit to the Department upon forms prescribed and furnished by the Department the aforesaid information and the name of the business name that employs the certified repair technician. Motorcycle temporary plates may be stamped or marked in letters less than 3/4 of an inch high.
(g) Every certified repair technician who receives temporary plates from the Department shall maintain at such certified repair technician's place of business a record of all such plates issued to such certified repair technician and of all such plates issued by such certified repair technician, with the dates of receipt and issuance, the name of the customer to whom issued, the make and serial number of the vehicle for which issued and such other information as the Department may require. Each such record shall be kept for a period of at least 3 years from the date of entry and shall be available for inspection by representatives of the Department or police officers during regular business hours.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 21. REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
§ 2122. Unauthorized use of or addition to plates.
§ 2126. Display of number plates; penalty.
§ 2131. Effect and duration of temporary registration plates; destruction upon expiration.
§ 2133. Penalties; jurisdiction of justices of the peace.
§ 2136. Sale and manufacture of registration plates.
§ 2137. Special license plates for former prisoners of war.
§ 2138. Special license plates for veterans with disabilities.
§ 2139. Special license plates for veterans formerly missing-in-action.
§ 2139A. Special license plates for members of the Delaware National Guard and Reserves.
§ 2139B. Special license plates for recipients of the Purple Heart.
§ 2139C. Special license plates for members of Ducks Unlimited.
§ 2139D. Special license plates for recipients of medals or commendations for valor.
§ 2139E. Special license plates for retired military personnel of the United States Armed Forces.
§ 2139F. Special animal welfare license plates.
§ 2139G. Special license plates for Korean War veterans.
§ 2139H. Farmland preservation plates.
§ 2139I. Special license plates for holders of Gold Star lapel buttons.
§ 2139J. Special license plates for veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
§ 2139K. Special license plates for Vietnam War veterans.
§ 2139M. Law Enforcement Memorial license plate.
§ 2139N. Special license plates for veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom.
§ 2139O. Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. special license plates.
§ 2139P. Special license plates for Civil Air Patrol Delaware Wing.
§ 2139Q. Stop child abuse plates.
§ 2139R. Special license plates honoring Delaware veterans.
§ 2139S. Special license plates for members of the Cancer Support Community.
§ 2139U. Special license plates for professional paramedics and retired professional paramedics.
§ 2139V. Special license plates for recipients of the Bronze Star without valor.
§ 2139W. Special license plates for the Delaware Equine Council.
§ 2139X. Special license plates for veterans of Operation Desert Storm.
§ 2139Y. Special license plates for members of the National Wild Turkey Federation.
§ 2139Z. Special license plates for Keep Delaware Beautiful.
§ 2139AA. Special license plates for members of the Dover Air Force Base Chiefs Group.
§ 2139BB. Special license plates for military veterans
§ 2139CC. Special license plates veterans of World War II.
§ 2139DD. Special license plate to support pollinators.
§ 2140. Special registration plates for members of nonprofit organizations.
§ 2140A. Environmental license plates.
§ 2140B. Special license plates for Delaware sport fishing license plates.
§ 2140C. Special license plates honoring women's military service.
§ 2140D. Delaware State Fair Centennial limited edition special license plates.
§ 2140E. Special bicycle friendly license plates.
§ 2140F. Special registration plates for members of a motorcycle club.
§ 2140G. Delaware State Education Association centennial limited edition special license plates.
§ 2140H. Special registration plates supporting migratory shorebirds.
§ 2140I. Special registration plates supporting autism awareness and acceptance.
§ 2140J. Special registration plates for suicide prevention, awareness, and support.
§ 2140K. Special license plate for atTAcK addiction.
§ 2140L. Special license plates for Combat Infantry Badge holders.