How long do I have to get a Delaware driver's license after moving?

Delaware gives new residents 60 days to get a Delaware driver's license, according to the state's official site. Out-of-state vehicles must be registered within 60 days.

How do I set up utilities when moving to Delaware?

Find which electric, gas and water company serves the new address, then start service online two to three weeks before you arrive, starting on the day you get the keys. Schedule the old address to stop the day after you leave. The Delaware Public Service Commission regulates utilities in Delaware.

Moving to Delaware: utilities and your first-month checklist

Q: Who provides electricity in Delaware?

Electric service in Delaware comes from the company that serves your address. The main ones: Delmarva Power (New Castle County and most of northern and central Delaware); Delaware Electric Cooperative (Rural Kent and Sussex counties).

Q: Who provides natural gas in Delaware?

The main gas utilities in Delaware: Delmarva Power (New Castle County); Chesapeake Utilities (Kent and Sussex counties).

Which company serves your new address depends on where in Delaware it is. Each link below goes to that company's own page for starting service. Start it two to three weeks ahead, from the day you get the keys.

Electric companies in Delaware

Delmarva Power
New Castle County and most of northern and central Delaware Delaware Electric Cooperative
Rural Kent and Sussex counties

Natural gas in Delaware

Delmarva Power
New Castle County Chesapeake Utilities
Kent and Sussex counties

Water in Delaware

Artesian Water
New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties Veolia Water Delaware
Parts of northern New Castle County

Choosing a supplier

Delaware lets some customers choose who supplies their electricity. The wires and pipes stay with the utility. Compare on the state's own page before signing anything a door-to-door seller offers: official shopping page.

Help with the bills

If deposits or bills are a stretch, Delaware runs energy assistance: official assistance page. Ask the utility about deposit waivers too; many waive the deposit with a good payment letter from your old company.

Problems with a utility

The Delaware Public Service Commission regulates utilities in Delaware and takes complaints.

New-resident deadlines in Delaware

Driver's license: within 60 days of moving. Official page
Car registration and title: within 60 days of moving. Official page
Inspection: Vehicle must pass a Delaware inspection before you title and register it. Official page
Delaware driver license office
Register to vote in Delaware

From the state's own websites, checked October 2026. Deadlines can change; check the official page before you rely on one.

Your first month in a new state

USPS: change your address: Start mail forwarding up to 30 days early. The real site is usps.com.
Your new state's motor vehicle office: Driver's license, registration and title. Most states set a short deadline after you move, so check yours first.
Register to vote: Routes you to the official registration for the new state.
Medicaid, if you have it: Medicaid doesn't move with you. You apply again in the new state.
Health insurance: A permanent move can open a special enrollment period.
Social Security: Change your address once here; Medicare gets it from Social Security.

Utility companies and service areas checked October 2026. Service areas follow addresses, not county lines exactly: confirm with the company before you book.