Delaware License Plate Display Law — 2025 Guide
Delaware requires only a rear license plate.
The Law at a Glance
Recent Changes
Delaware has the oldest plate design still in use (since 1959). Low-digit Delaware plates are valuable status symbols — plate '6' sold for $675,000 in 2008. Delaware plates have not been embossed for several decades.
State-Specific Notes
Delaware is the only state where low-digit plates command six-figure auction prices.
Plate Design Details
123456 (variable number of digits, all-numeric)Letter Exclusions
Delaware plates are issued randomly based on which serials are readily available — not in strict ascending order.
Historical Plates Still Valid
Earlier valid Delaware plates include white on black (up to 12-345), silver on black (up to 123456), and yellow on blue without slogan (up to 123456) — all remain valid. Delaware has not used embossed plates for several decades.
Notable Facts
Delaware has the oldest license plate design in continuous use in the United States, in production since 1959. Delaware's low-population three-digit plates can sell for $50,000; two-digit plates have brought $400,000+; in 2008, plate number 6 sold for $675,000, and in 2018 plate number 20 sold for $410,000. Only Delaware-licensed residents can legally own these plates.
How atroq Frames Stay Compliant in Delaware
atroq frames in Delaware are engineered to comply with all display requirements. The frame's recessed sticker windows keep renewal stickers visible. The frame's thickness does not obscure the alphanumeric serial, state name, or the issuing jurisdiction. atroq's universal mounting fits Delaware's standard 6 × 12 inch passenger plates. Since Delaware requires only a rear plate, customers typically order single frames.
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