It’s a guarantee: Anywhere you drive in the First State, you’ll spot of out-of-state license plate.
While you might not initially think much of it, maybe you see the same plate in your parking garage month after month. Or maybe a once-new neighbor on your block isn’t so fresh to Delaware anymore − yet their car still has a non-Delaware tag.
It’s probably none of your business why they haven’t switched their car registration to Delaware. And in fact, there are a few exceptions to the timeframe required under state law to register your car here.
Barring these exceptions, however, how long do you have?
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60 days to register your vehicle, or else
New residents must title and register their vehicles within 60 days of moving to Delaware or face potential criminal penalties, Delaware law says .
Those who violate the law will be fined a minimum of $400, but no more than $600 for the first offense. If that kind of fine doesn’t send a message, subsequent violations are a minimum of $800 but not more than $1,200.