Free Delaware Trailer Bill of Sale Form (DMV Compliant PDF)

Q: Do utility trailers have titles in Delaware?

Yes. Under 21 Del. C. § 2302, all manufactured and homemade trailers operated on Delaware public highways are legally required to be titled and registered with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), regardless of unladen weight or payload capacity.

Q: Does Delaware charge sales tax on trailers?

Delaware does not have a general state sales tax; however, under 30 Del. C. § 3002, the Delaware DMV assesses a mandatory 4.25% Document Fee on the net purchase price of the trailer at the time of titling and registration.

Q: Does a Delaware trailer need to be inspected before registration?

Yes. All newly titled or transferred trailers in Delaware must be pulled through a Delaware DMV inspection lane (located in Wilmington, Delaware City, Dover, or Georgetown) to verify lighting, safety chains, tire condition, coupler integrity, and VIN matching prior to registration issuance.

Q: Does a Delaware trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?

While a standard title assignment with odometer/damage certifications is accepted by the DMV, having Form SBF-DE-TRL notarized is highly recommended to establish conclusive legal proof of purchase price for the 4.25% Document Fee assessment and is mandatory when titling homemade trailers or trailers with out-of-state registrations lacking titles.

Q: What is required to title a homemade trailer in Delaware?

Titling a homemade trailer in Delaware requires a certified certified weight slip from a public scale, an inspection at a Delaware DMV lane, an assigned state VIN issued through the DMV Auto Theft Unit, receipts for construction materials or component parts, and this completed Bill of Sale.

FORM SBF-DE-TRL Statutory Year: 2026

21 Del. C. §§ 2101, 2302 & 30 Del. C. § 3002

STATE OF DELAWARE STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Utility, Cargo, Boat, Equipment, Horse & Homemade Trailer Bill of Sale

Compliant with Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total sales price set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the trailer described below, to have and to hold forever.

SECTION A: JURISDICTION & LOCATION OF SALE

State:

Delaware County *:

SECTION B: COMPLETE TRAILER IDENTIFICATION & SPECS

Model Year *

Make / Manufacturer *

Model Name / Number *

DE Plate #

Trailer Body Type *

Length (Ft) *

Width (Ft)

Axles *

Unladen / Empty Weight (Tare)

lbs

Carrying Capacity (Payload)

lbs

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) *

lbs

Trailer Identification Number (17-Digit VIN or Delaware DMV Assigned Serial #) *:

SECTION C: IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES (TRANSFEROR & TRANSFEREE)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

DE Driver License #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

Driver License #

SECTION D: FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION & PAYMENT TERMS

Total Price (USD) *:

Date of Sale *:

Paid by: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Gift/Trade

STATUTORY AS-IS DISCLAIMER (6 DEL. C. § 2-316): This trailer is bargained, sold, and conveyed strictly in "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, WHETHER LATENT OR PATENT. The Seller expressly disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability, structural frame integrity, axle alignment, wheel bearing reliability, coupler safety, electrical wiring, or fitness for any highway or hauling purpose. Buyer acknowledges having examined, hooked up, or inspected the trailer, or having knowingly waived the right to inspect. Seller certifies under penalty of perjury under Delaware law (11 Del. C. § 1221) that Seller is lawful owner with clear legal title free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.

SECTION E: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES & AFFIDAVIT

Seller (Transferor) Signature

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

SECTION F: STATE OF DELAWARE NOTARY PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT / JURAT

STATE OF DELAWARE COUNTY OF:

On this _____ day of ________________, 2026, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared the Seller and/or Buyer named above, known or proven through government-issued photo identification to be the person(s) whose name(s) are subscribed to this trailer bill of sale, and acknowledged executing the same for the purposes therein contained.

Notary Public Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

My Commission Expires

★ Affix Notary Seal
/ Stamp Here Delaware DMV Compliant

FORM SBF-DE-TRL (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com 21 Del. C. §§ 2101, 2302 & 30 Del. C. § 3002 • Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Delaware DMV 3-Step Trailer Titling & Registration Guide

Follow Delaware statutory requirements to legally transfer trailer title, clear DMV safety lane inspection, and avoid late penalty assessments.

Execute Title & Form SBF-DE-TRL

The seller endorses the original Delaware Certificate of Title. Under 21 Del. C. § 2302, all trailers in Delaware must be titled. Both parties complete this Bill of Sale proving the purchase price and physical specifications.

Delaware DMV Inspection Lane

Drive the trailer through a free Delaware DMV Inspection Lane (Wilmington, Delaware City, Dover, or Georgetown). Inspectors verify the VIN/serial number, safety chains, coupler latch, brake lights, signal lamps, and electric brakes (if GVWR exceeds 4,000 lbs).

DMV Titling & 4.25% Document Fee

Within 30 days of purchase, the buyer visits the DMV counter with the inspection slip, assigned title, and this Bill of Sale. Pay the $35 title fee, annual trailer registration fee ($20/year for trailers under 5,000 lbs), and the 4.25% Document Fee (30 Del. C. § 3002).

Statutory Summary

Delaware Trailer Transfer Legal Requirements

Document / Requirement	Governing Authority	Status	Statutory Purpose
Delaware Certificate of Title	21 Del. C. § 2302	Mandatory	Primary legal document of ownership; required on all manufactured and homemade trailers.
Form SBF-DE-TRL Bill of Sale	21 Del. C. § 2101	Essential	Establishes purchase price for 4.25% Document Fee calculation and AS-IS warranty waiver.
DMV Safety Lane Inspection	21 Del. C. § 2143	Mandatory	Physical lane check verifying VIN, lighting, tires, coupler, and safety chains prior to plate issue.
4.25% Motor Vehicle Document Fee	30 Del. C. § 3002	Mandatory	Statutory state fee assessed on trailer purchase price ($8 minimum) in lieu of sales tax.
Trailer Registration Fee	21 Del. C. § 2151	Mandatory	$20.00/year for trailers under 5,000 lbs GVWR; $40.00/year for 5,001 to 10,000 lbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Delaware Trailer Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Do utility trailers have titles in Delaware?

Does Delaware charge sales tax on trailers?

Does a Delaware trailer need to be inspected before registration?

Does a Delaware trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?

What is required to title a homemade trailer in Delaware?