There is no sales tax on a vehicle in Cheswold. Delaware credits your trade-in, so you are taxed on the price after it comes off.
| Line | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Delaware DMV document fee (5.25%) (5.25%, paid at registration) | $1,837.50 |
| Doc Fee (typical for the state) | $475.00 |
| Title fee | $35.00 |
| Registration (estimate) | $40.00 |
| Title with lien (in place of the $35 title fee when a lien is recorded) | $55.00 |
| Alternative fuel vehicle fee (annual, EV/PHEV 6,000 lbs or less) | $110.00 |
Estimates on a $35,000 new car registered in Cheswold, with no trade-in. Your exact figures depend on the car, the dealer, and the day.
There is none for Kent County. Delaware uses one statewide rate on vehicles, so it does not change by city.
The DMV document fee is computed on the purchase price after the trade-in allowance for a vehicle traded to the dealer (21 Del. C. 2915).
Yes. Partner dealers ship, and a car shipped out of the selling state carries no tax there; you pay Delaware tax when you register it. Any shipping charge is shown on your deal before you sign.
Delaware sets no cap; dealers typically charge around $475. The dealer's own documentation fee has no statutory cap and is separate from the 5.25% DMV document fee. Typical from CarEdge 2026 (secondary).
Rates, fees, and rules change. These figures are estimates for planning, not tax advice; confirm the final numbers with the dealer and your state's motor vehicle agency before you buy.