Section 1 - Parties and Vehicle
Date: [[Date]]
Seller: [[Seller Full Legal Name]] of [[Seller Address]]
Buyer: [[Buyer Full Legal Name]] of [[Buyer Address]]
Vehicle: [[Year]] [[Make]] [[Model]] [[Trim]] VIN: [[VIN]] Odometer: [[Odometer]] miles
Section 2 - Title and History Disclosures
- Title brand or salvage history? [ ] No [ ] Yes - [[Details]]
- Total loss / insurance write-off? [ ] No [ ] Yes - [[Details]]
- Flood, fire, or major structural damage? [ ] No [ ] Yes - [[Details]]
- Open recalls? [ ] No [ ] Yes - [[Campaigns]]
- Current liens? [ ] No [ ] Yes - payoff at closing: [[Lien details]]
Section 3 - Known Defects (Numbered)
- Engine and drivetrain: [[Details or None known]]
- Transmission: [[Details or None known]]
- Brakes and suspension: [[Details or None known]]
- Electrical and electronics: [[Details or None known]]
- Body, frame, rust, paint: [[Details or None known]]
- Interior, safety equipment, airbags: [[Details or None known]]
- Tires and wheels: [[Details]]
- Other material conditions a buyer should know: [[Details or None]]
Section 4 - As-Is Acknowledgment
The vehicle is sold AS IS. No warranties expressed or implied except as stated in writing or required by Delaware or federal law. Buyer has inspected or waived inspection and accepts the disclosed condition.
Buyer Initials: [[Initials]]
Section 5 - Signatures
Seller: ________________ [[Seller Name]] Date: [[Date]]
Buyer: ________________ [[Buyer Name]] Date: [[Date]]
> ⚠️ Template - not professional advice. Verify with Delaware DMV and current law as of June 2026. Disclose known defects fully. Sources: 49 U.S.C. § 32705; Delaware Consumer Fraud Act; DMV titling rules.
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Expanded Disclosure Requirements (Delaware Context)
Delaware law emphasizes full and fair disclosure in vehicle sales. Sellers should provide service records when available. The following additional items help buyers make informed decisions:
- Has the vehicle been used as a rental, taxi, or for commercial delivery? [[Yes/No + details]]
- Has the vehicle been in an accident requiring frame or structural repair? [[Details]]
- Is the vehicle equipped with aftermarket performance parts or modifications that may affect warranty or safety? [[List]]
- Are there any known issues with the title documents (lost title, duplicate, out-of-state assignment problems)? [[Explain]]
- Emissions or safety inspection status in Delaware or prior jurisdiction: [[Current status and date]]
Buyers in Delaware are encouraged to obtain a pre-purchase inspection from a licensed mechanic and to verify title through the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles before completing the purchase.
Additional Buyer Protections Note
Nothing in this disclosure limits the buyer's rights under Delaware's Consumer Fraud Act or lemon law provisions applicable to new or certified pre-owned vehicles. For used vehicles sold as-is by private parties, the buyer assumes the risk of undisclosed conditions not known to the seller.
Attachments and Records
[ ] Service history / repair invoices attached
[ ] Carfax / AutoCheck or equivalent report referenced
[ ] Prior title copies
[ ] Photographs of damage or condition
[ ] Other: [[Specify]]
Seller agrees to provide any additional records in Seller's possession upon reasonable request by Buyer prior to final transfer.
Signature Page (Additional)
DELAWARE NOTARY (Optional but Recommended)
State of Delaware
County of [[County]]
Subscribed and sworn before me on [[Date]] by the above named Seller and acknowledged by Buyer.
Notary: ________________________ My Commission Expires: [[Date]]
> ⚠️ Template example - not professional (legal/financial/medical) advice. Verify all disclosures and requirements with the Delaware DMV and a qualified attorney. Figures and obligations current as of June 2026. Sources include federal odometer statute and Delaware motor vehicle code.
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Final Verification Checklist for Seller
- All known material defects listed in numbered format above.
- Odometer certification completed on separate or combined federal form.
- Title brand and total loss questions answered accurately.
- Lien status disclosed and payoff arranged if applicable.
- Buyer given opportunity to inspect or provided inspection report reference.
- Copy of this disclosure provided to buyer and retained by seller.
Seller Signature confirming checklist: ________________ Date: [[Date]]
> End of Delaware As-Is Sale Disclosure. Keep with bill of sale and title documents.
