Delaware · Delaware Code — Title 21, Motor Vehicles

Del. Code (Title 21) § 2704: Licenses of new residents; penalty

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

New residents must obtain a motor vehicle operator's license within 60 days of moving to the state. Violators face fines ($25–$100 for first offense, $50–$200 for subsequent offenses) and possible jail time (10–30 days) for repeat violations.

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