Delaware § 8420 - Division of Motor Vehicles.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 8420 — Division of Motor Vehicles., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8420. Division of Motor Vehicles.
The Division of Motor Vehicles is established and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in:
(1) The State Highway Department, the State Highway Commission, the Motor Vehicle Department and the Motor Vehicle Commissioner, pursuant to Chapters 1, 3, 7, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 41-44, 61, 63, 65 [repealed], 67, 80 [repealed], and 81 of Title 21;
(2) The Reciprocity Commission pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 21. The Secretary of Transportation shall have the authority to make any necessary agreements pursuant thereto;
(3) The Motor Vehicle Commissioner pursuant to Chapter 45 of Title 21, except §§ 4504 and 4505 of Title 21; and
(4) The Department of Public Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles.
74 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 134;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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