Delaware Administrative Code
Title 2 - Transportation
2000 - Department of Transportation
2200 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle Services
2262 - Special Assigned Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Plates (Formerly Reg. No. 37)
Section 2262-2.0 - Reference "A"

2.2.1 TITLE This will be the title, tag and registration number assigned by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time the VIN number is assigned. (Note: Title, tag and registration number may change in the future, due to retention of tag, etc.)

2.2.2 DATE ISSUED This will be three letters followed by four digits. The three letters will designate the month, and the four digits will indicate the day of month and the year.

2.2.3 CODE This will be a two (2) digit number which designates the type of vehicle for which the Special Number Plate was issued (see Ref. "B").

2.2.4 YEAR This will be a four (4) digit number pertaining to the year of the vehicle for which the plate is issued.

2.2.5 MAKE This will be a four (4) letter characterization and will consist of the first four (4) letters of the make of vehicle.

2.2.6 MODEL This will be the first four (4) letters of the model of the vehicle.

2.2.7 TYPE This block will be as follows: Coupe, sedan or convertible, etc. (abbreviated).

2.2.8 PLATE NUMBER This block will be a five (5) digit number in numerical sequence as the Special Number Plates are issued: A log will be kept and maintained, in sequence, by the Delaware State Police Auto Theft Unit on plates issued.

2.2.9 MANUFACTURER'S This number will be the original manufacturer's serial number

2.2.10 SERIAL NUMBER assigned to the vehicle by the manufacturer, except on some occasions such as on reconstructed or homemade vehicles. These assigned special numbers will be assigned and maintained by the Division of Motor Vehicles or the Delaware State Police Auto Theft Unit acting as an agent for the Division.