How to fill out the MV724 in Delaware
A field-by-field walkthrough of the Delaware MV724 (Dealer Disclosure Statement of Title Brand) for licensed used car dealers — what goes in every section, who signs what, and the documents you attach. Verified against the official form as of October 2026.
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Filling out the DE MV724 after a sale:
- What it is
- Delaware's dealer disclosure of a reconstructed, flood damaged, salvage/rebuilt salvage, or previous taxi title brand (21 Del. C. § 6309(d))
- Who completes it
- The dealer fills it in and the dealer agent certifies it; the buyer (and co-buyer) sign the acknowledgment
- Where to file it
- Original with the title application to the DMV; copies to the dealer and the buyer. Out-of-state sales: mail it to DMV Data Management
- Processing time
- None of its own. It rides with the title application, due within 30 days of delivery
- Cost
- No fee
This guide is informational and does not replace the official Delaware instructions. Always confirm the current form and procedure with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles before you file.
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What the MV724 is and why it matters
The MV724 is Delaware's Dealer Disclosure Statement of Title Brand. Under 21 Del. C. § 6309(d), a dealer must tell the buyer when the vehicle's title is branded reconstructed, flood damaged, salvage, or taxi, and the buyer acknowledges it by signing this DMV-approved statement. The original goes to the DMV with the title application. Skip it and the stakes are high: without a signed statement, the buyer can rescind the contract at any time and the dealer owes a full refund, including interest and fees.
It's one page, but it asks for the brand three times: once as a checkbox, and twice more written out, in the buyer's acknowledgment and in your certification "under penalty of perjury." This guide goes box by box, plus the Auto Theft Unit inspection a salvage car needs before it can be retitled at all.
The MV724 is the "disclosure statement which has been approved by the Division of Motor Vehicles" that 21 Del. C. § 6309(d) requires; the form cites that section in its first line. The current revision is MV724 Rev 5/21/2025, listed on the DMV's Dealer Forms page. The PDF has no fillable fields, so it's printed and completed by hand. Note the wording difference: the statute lists "reconstructed," "flood damaged," "salvage" and "taxi," and the form's boxes read Reconstructed, Flood Damaged, Salvage/Rebuilt Salvage, and Previous Taxi.
Documents to have before you start
Gather these before you complete the MV724. A missing attachment is the number-one reason the the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles bounces a title application back.
- The vehicle's title or salvage certificate — To see the brand and copy the make, model, year, and VIN exactly. The DMV's dealer manual says vehicle information "must match exactly on all documents."
- The MV212 title application for the deal — The MV724 original goes in the title folder with it. See the MV212 guide.
- For a rebuilt salvage car: the MV214 from the State Police Auto Theft Unit — Issued when the car passes the Auto Theft Unit inspection. It's part of retitling a salvage vehicle.
MV724, section by section
The brand checkboxes
The form opens with "The vehicle described below will be branded with the following brand(s) when the vehicle is titled" and four boxes: Reconstructed, Flood Damaged, Salvage/Rebuilt Salvage, and Previous Taxi. "Brand(s)" means more than one can apply, so check every one the title carries. Delaware's definitions: a reconstructed vehicle is assembled or built largely from essential parts of other vehicles, or materially altered by removing or substituting essential parts (21 Del. C. § 101). The DMV's dealer FAQ describes rebuilt salvage as an insurance total loss that was repaired, inspected by the Auto Theft Unit, and branded by it. Previous Taxi applies to any vehicle previously licensed and used as a taxicab or for public transportation; under § 2514 its title must be stamped "PREV TAXI" before it can be offered for sale.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Reconstructed | You (dealer) |
Flood Damaged | You (dealer) |
Salvage/Rebuilt Salvage | You (dealer) |
Previous Taxi Title must already be stamped PREV TAXI. | You (dealer) |
The vehicle: make, model, year, VIN
Fill in the make, model, and year, and the 17-character VIN, copied from the title or salvage certificate. Delaware's dealer title work is checked for consistency across the folder, so these should agree with the MV212 and the bill of sale character for character.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Vehicle make, model, year | You (dealer) |
Vehicle identification number (VIN) All 17 characters, matching the title application. | You (dealer) |
Disclosure acknowledgment: the buyer's signature
The acknowledgment reads: "I, ____, do hereby acknowledge I (we) have been informed and understand that the Delaware title to the vehicle described above will be branded with a ____ brand." The buyer's name goes on the first line, and the brand goes on the second, written out under "(Write brand checked)" exactly as checked above. Below are two columns for a buyer and a co-buyer, each with a printed name, signature, and date. The statute doesn't set a time for the signature, but the remedy is what matters: with no signed statement, § 6309(d) lets the buyer rescind at any time for a full refund. Get every buyer's signature before the contract, so there's never a deal without one.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
"I, ____" acknowledgment name | Buyer |
Brand written out Must match the box(es) checked. | You (dealer) |
Printed name, signature, date (each buyer) Both columns when there's a co-buyer. | Buyer |
Dealer certification and dealer block
Your certification reads: "I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the Buyer(s) of the vehicle described above has been informed the vehicle will be branded with, ____ brand when the vehicle is titled." Write the brand out again on that line. Then answer "Vehicle was sold to an out-of-state buyer" YES or NO, and fill in the dealership name, dealer number, the dealer agent's printed name and date, and the agent's signature. A false certification is perjury, and violations of Delaware's dealer chapter carry fines and can cost the dealer license.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Brand written out in the certification Same brand as the boxes and the acknowledgment. | You (dealer) |
Sold to an out-of-state buyer: YES / NO YES changes where the form goes. | You (dealer) |
Dealership name and dealer number | You (dealer) |
Dealer agent: printed name, date, signature | You (dealer) |
Where each copy goes
The form's footer: original to the Division of Motor Vehicles, a copy to the dealer, and a copy to the buyer. On an in-state sale the original goes in the paper title folder with the MV212; the DMV's dealership manual says dealer title work is processed at the Dover DMV dealer office. The title application is due within 30 days of delivering the car. If the buyer is from out of state, mail the MV724 to Delaware DMV, Data Management Section, P.O. Box 698, Dover, Delaware 19903. Delaware dealers keep sales and titling records for at least five years (21 Del. C. § 6303), which is the safe rule for your copy.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Original To the DMV with the title application, or mailed to Data Management for an out-of-state buyer. | At the counter |
Dealer copy Keep five years with the deal. | You (dealer) |
Buyer copy | Buyer |
Before a salvage car is retitled: the Auto Theft Unit inspection
A Delaware salvage vehicle can't be driven until it's reconstructed, inspected by the Delaware State Police Auto Theft Unit, passes the Delaware safety inspection, and is retitled. For the Auto Theft Unit, the DMV asks for color photos of the car before any repairs, every parts receipt with names, addresses, and dates, the donor VIN on receipts for used parts, and the salvage title, receipts, and bill of sale all in the same name, dealer or individual. The DMV also says the Auto Theft Unit no longer approves salvage vehicles repaired by a previous salvage owner. A passed inspection gets you the MV214, which you present at the DMV with the salvage certificate, proof of insurance, and the vehicle inspection report to retitle.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Photos before repair, parts receipts with donor VINs | You (dealer) |
State Police Auto Theft Unit inspection → MV214 | At the counter |
DMV safety (and emissions) inspection, then retitle | At the counter |
Common MV724 mistakes that cause rejections
The brand is written out twice: in the buyer's acknowledgment and in your certification. Both should match the box or boxes you checked.
The form has two buyer columns. Each buyer on the deal signs and dates their own.
Check one. For an out-of-state buyer, the original is mailed to the DMV's Data Management Section instead of going in the title folder.
§ 6309(d) says a copy goes to the DMV with the title application. Put the original in the folder with the MV212.
Under § 2514, a vehicle previously used as a taxicab or for public transportation can't be offered for sale until its title is stamped PREV TAXI and it's been examined and found safe.
Common questions
What is the Delaware MV724 form?+
The MV724 is the Delaware DMV's Dealer Disclosure Statement of Title Brand. A dealer uses it to disclose that a vehicle's title is or will be branded reconstructed, flood damaged, salvage/rebuilt salvage, or previous taxi, as 21 Del. C. § 6309(d) requires. The buyer signs to acknowledge it, the dealer agent certifies it under penalty of perjury, and the original goes to the DMV with the title application.
What happens if a Delaware dealer doesn't get the MV724 signed?+
Under 21 Del. C. § 6309(d), in the absence of a signed disclosure statement the buyer may rescind the contract at any time, and the dealer must refund all purchase money, including interest paid, plus all fees. Signing the statement also doesn't stop a buyer from bringing other claims for failure to disclose material information.
Does the MV724 go to the Delaware DMV?+
Yes. The statute says a copy goes to the DMV with the title application, and the form says the original goes to the DMV, with copies to the dealer and the buyer. If the vehicle is sold to an out-of-state buyer, mail the form to Delaware DMV, Data Management Section, P.O. Box 698, Dover, Delaware 19903.
What is a previous taxi title in Delaware?+
Under 21 Del. C. § 2514, a vehicle previously licensed and used as a taxicab or for public transportation can't be offered for sale until its title has been surrendered and stamped "PREV TAXI" and the vehicle has been examined and found safe. Dealers disclose it on the MV724 with the Previous Taxi box.
How do you retitle a salvage vehicle in Delaware?+
Reconstruct it, then take it to the Delaware State Police Auto Theft Unit with pre-repair photos, parts receipts (with the donor VIN for used parts), and the salvage title. A passed inspection gets the MV214, and after the Delaware safety inspection you present the salvage certificate, MV214, proof of insurance, and the inspection report at the DMV for a new title. The car can't be driven before that.
Does the MV724 need to be notarized?+
No. The form has no notary block and no fee. The dealer agent's certification is made under penalty of perjury, and the buyer or buyers sign the acknowledgment.
Is there software that fills out the MV724 automatically?+
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