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Delaware DMV Records

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Delaware driver and vehicle records are kept by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles, and they are protected under the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA, 18 U.S.C. § 2721). This page links to the Delaware DMV and the federal rules governing access.

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Delaware DMV Records at a Glance

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles, part of the Delaware Department of Transportation, issues driver licenses and keeps driving records. The DMV also titles and registers vehicles at its four offices.

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Delaware DMV Resources

Direct Delaware official government links to driver license and registration resources. Vehicle registration, tags, driving history, online forms, office locations, and hours.

Applying for a LicenseRequirements For First-Time Drivers License Applicants Over Age 18Graduated Driver License For First Time Applicants Under Age 18License RenewalsCommercial Driver's LicenseMotorcycle EndorsementRequesting a Copy of Your Driving RecordChanging Your Name/AddressReplacement Documents (License or ID card)Vehicle Registration RenewalGeneral Title InformationTransfer a Delaware Vehicle TitleDuplicate TitleRequirements for Change of Name and AddressVehicle InspectionsVanity TagsSpecial TagsInsurance RequirementsVehicles Purchased from Out of StateAgency Forms and ManualsChange of AddressMV346-Physicians Findings FormRequest for Administrative HearingMV703-Personal Information Release FormReport of Visual Status by an Optometrist or OphthalmologistSubsequent Offender Ignition Interlock Program ApplicationDriver ManualCommercial Driver License (CDL) ManualManual del ConductorMotorcycle ManualDMV FeesSample Drivers License ExamDelaware Division of Motor Vehicles ServicesVanity Tag SearchDelaware Division of Motor Vehicles SitemapBoat Registration & Titles FAQsVehicle Inspection Program FAQsVehicle Liability Insurance FAQsOdometer Disclosure FAQsVehicle Titles FAQsOBD II FAQsMoved to another State? FAQsWhat to do if my license plate is stolen FAQsDriver License General FAQ'sDriver License ID Changes FAQsDriver License Over 18 FAQsDriver License Under 18 FAQsDUI, Points and Hearings FAQs

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Federal & National Authoritative Sources

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Delaware DMV Records, questions

Can anyone pull my driving record?

No. The federal DPPA restricts access to 14 permitted purposes. Your employer, insurer, and courts can, with appropriate justification; random strangers cannot.

What is REAL ID and do I need one?

REAL ID is a federal standard for state IDs. After the enforcement deadline, a REAL-ID-compliant license or an alternative (passport, military ID) is required to board domestic flights and enter federal buildings. A standard license still works for driving.

How do I check vehicle recalls?

NHTSA's VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls returns every open safety recall for your specific vehicle, free.

Who issues crash reports?

In Delaware, the agency that worked the crash writes the report, whether the Delaware State Police or a city or town police department. Delaware State Police crash reports are requested by mail from the DSP Traffic Operations Section in Dover; local departments release their own.