What Do I Need to Sign My Vehicle TOD Designation in Delaware?

Notarization is not required for a vehicle tod to be valid in Delaware.21 Del. C. § 2304Verified Jul 14, 2026

Delaware has authorized Remote Online Notarization for many documents, but vehicle TOD designations are specifically excluded.21 Del. C. § 2304Verified Jul 14, 2026 In-person notarization is required.

To execute a vehicle tod in Delaware: Complete Transfer on Death Application (MV2025) from the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (Department of Transportation). Sign and date the designation as the vehicle owner. Surrender the existing certificate of title so a new title can be issued in beneficiary form. Owner signs the titling form, then files it with the titling authority

A vehicle TOD designation lives on the vehicle's title, so it follows the state where the vehicle is titled, not where you signed anything. To make the designation effective for a Delaware-titled vehicle, it has to be on a title issued by Delaware under Delaware's rules. If you move and retitle the vehicle in another state, you re-make the designation under that state's titling process. See the document portability tool for the full breakdown.