Note: Delaware has ONLY 2 DMV locations: Wilmington (North) and Dover (Central). Sussex County residents must travel to Dover.
Delaware DMV Offices
Primary DMV Offices2 locations
Delaware DMV - Wilmington (New Castle)
Wilmington, DE
Main Office
16 cities30-60 min
Primary DMV serving 58% of Delaware population. All services available including CDL and Real ID.
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Delaware DMV - Dover (Kent County)
Dover, DE
Branch
16 cities20-45 min
State capital DMV serving Kent County (18% of population) and Sussex County residents (24%). Dover AFB personnel welcome.
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Special Services
Military Personnel
Dover Air Force Base: Military license transfers and priority services for active duty personnel.
College Students
University of Delaware (Newark), Delaware State (Dover): Out-of-state license transfers for students.
Beach Communities
Rehoboth, Lewes, Bethany: Beach residents must use Dover DMV. Heavy summer traffic.
DE License Requirements
Permit Age
16
Years minimum
Provisional License
16½
Years minimum
Practice Hours
50
Hours (10 at night)
Holding Period
12
Months
Full License
17
Years minimum