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How to fill out MV212 Application for Title (Delaware)

A dealer's guide to MV212 Application for Title in Delaware: what it is, when you need it, what to have ready, and how to fill it out from the deal.

Last checked November 14, 2026

What this form is

MV212 Application for Title is the application a buyer files with Delaware to put a vehicle in their name. A dealer usually fills in the vehicle, seller, buyer, lien holder and sale information so the buyer can finish titling.

Delaware's title application, filled from the deal: owner, vehicle, lien holder, price, trade-in, the document fee and the dealer. The owner and the dealer sign.

When a dealer uses it

Use it when you sell a vehicle that the buyer will title or register in Delaware. Check with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles for the exact situations and any other documents your sale needs.

Information you need before you start

  • The vehicle's VIN, year, make, model and body type
  • The odometer reading at the time of sale
  • The buyer's full legal name and address, and any co-buyer
  • Your dealership's name, address and dealer license number
  • The sale date and price
  • The lien holder's name and address, if the buyer is financing
  • Trade-in details, if there is a trade-in
  • The previous title number and state

How to fill it out with DMS Apex

  1. Add the car to Inventory with its VIN, mileage and title details.
  2. Start the sale in Sales and enter the buyer, price, fees, trade-in and lien holder.
  3. Open the deal's documents page and tick MV212 Application for Title.
  4. Preview it. DMS Apex shows the state's own form with your deal's information filled in.
  5. Print it, review it, and have the right people sign in ink.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Writing the odometer reading differently on two documents.
  • Leaving out a co-buyer's signature or information.
  • Using an old version of the form. Always use the state's current published version.
  • Strike-throughs or corrections on a form that does not allow them. Reprint instead.
  • Forgetting the lien holder's name and address on a financed deal.

Delaware tax and fees at a glance

ItemDelaware
State tax5.25% state rate
Trade-inReduces the tax
Dealer administrative feeNot taxed
Service contractNot taxed
Starting title fee$35

DMS Apex fills Delaware's published form and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. Always check current requirements with the state.

Download the blank MV212 Application for Title (PDF)

Common questions

Where do I get the MV212 Application for Title?

The form is published by Delaware. You can download a blank copy from this page, and DMS Apex fills it from your deal and prints it.

Does DMS Apex fill in MV212 Application for Title automatically?

Yes. It fills the vehicle, seller, buyer, lien holder and sale information from the deal. You review it and sign.

Do I need other forms with MV212 Application for Title?

Usually. A Delaware deal also needs a Buyer's Order, the odometer statement where required, and the Buyers Guide. Check with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles for anything else.

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