Delaware · Delaware Code — Title 21, Motor Vehicles
Del. Code (Title 21) § 309: Sale of motor vehicle in possession of Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security
What this law says, in plain English
The Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security may sell an unclaimed motor vehicle held for 3 months through public auction after newspaper notice and attempted owner notification. Sale proceeds after expenses and liens go to the state; owners may claim excess within one year.
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