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Registration Renewal Notifications
Due to HB 164, effective October 1st, 2025, the Division of Motor Vehicles will start collecting Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Fees.
Why is there an additional registration fee for electric and other alternative fuel vehicles?
The new alternative fuel vehicle registration (AFV) fee will be assessed in accordance with 21 Del. C. §2151A. This fee helps to ensure that all drivers contribute to the cost of road maintenance, regardless of their vehicle’s fuel type.
Which vehicles are subject to the additional registration fee?
Owners of the following types of vehicles will be assessed an additional registration fee:
- Electric motor vehicles
- Plug-in electric motor vehicles
- Non-plug-in electric motor vehicles (hybrids)
- Other fuel motor vehicles (e.g., hydrogen, natural gas, propane)
How many vehicles does this new fee impact?
Currently, there are 55,000 alternative fuel vehicles registered in the state.
Why is this new fee being charged for owners of alternative fuel vehicles?
These vehicles use little to no gasoline or diesel, which means they contribute less to the motor fuel tax, one of the state’s primary sources for funding infrastructure maintenance and improvements. Additionally, many of these vehicles are heavier than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, which can lead to increased wear and tear on roads. Thirty-nine other states have also implemented a similar fee as motor fuel tax revenue decreases.
Where can I find the fees that I will be charged?
Please visit the Motor Vehicle Fees page, which lists all the alternative fuel vehicle fees.
Am I eligible to pay these fees online?
The AFV fee payment portal will be available on October 1, 2025.
I am unable to make the full payment. What are my options?
The AFV Registration Fee must be paid by the due date. Failure to pay by the date outlined on your invoice will result in the denial of all DMV services.
How will this fee be collected each year?
AFV owners can make their AFV fee payment as part of their registration renewal for one year or for the length of their registration. If they opt for one year, they will be invoiced annually.
As of October 1, 2025, anyone purchasing, titling, and/or registering an AFV must pay the AFV fee based on the registration expiration date. This means if they choose the one-year AFV fee, they’ll get one year of registration and can renew both the registration and the AFV fee annually in the future.
May I pre-pay the fee for future years?
Yes, effective October 1, 2025, payments can be made through the DMV website once the payment portal is active, and you will have the option to pay annually or for future years based on your vehicle’s expiration.
May I receive a refund if I sell my AFV after I have already paid my annual fee?
No, AFV fees are not refundable nor transferable.
If you have any questions regarding the AFV Registration fee, please contact the DMV at DMVCustomerService@Delaware.Gov or (302) 744-2500 for further assistance.
