How Much Is a DUI in Delaware? 2026 Calculator
State-specific DUI cost estimates for Delaware, including fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock, and more.
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Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.
- Uses this state's own fines, suspension and interlock rules
- Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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Delaware DUI FAQ
How much does a DUI cost in Delaware?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in Delaware typically run $1,500 to $5,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $500 to $1,500 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $21,558 (range $11,571 to $34,330) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.
How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in Delaware?
A first-offense DUI conviction in Delaware carries a license suspension of 1 year (365 days). A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Delaware for a first DUI?
Yes. Delaware requires an ignition interlock device for 4 months following a first DUI conviction.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in Delaware?
Delaware requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction.
Can a DUI be expunged in Delaware?
Delaware does not allow DUI convictions to be expunged. Some states have other ways to limit who can see a record, such as sealing, which this site does not cover yet.
Delaware DUI figures this calculator uses
- Fine, first DUI
- $500 to $1,500
- License suspension, first offense
- 1 year (365 days)
- Ignition interlock, first offense
- 4 months
- SR-22 filing period
- 3 years
- Attorney fees, first offense (estimate)
- $1,500 to $5,000
- License reinstatement fee (estimate)
- $200 to $250
Statutory figures were checked against Delaware law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.
Worked example
With the calculator's default answers (offense number: First offense; bac level at arrest: 0.10%; approximate annual income: $25,000 - $50,000; accident involved?: No accident; commercial driver (cdl)?: No - standard license):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| Fines & Court Fees | $1,250 |
| Attorney Fees | $3,250 |
| Bail / Bond | $150 |
| DUI School / Alcohol Education | $400 |
| Ignition Interlock Device | $400 |
| SR-22 Insurance Premium Increase (3 years) | $3,600 |
| License Reinstatement Fee | $225 |
| Lost Wages (365-day suspension) | $12,033 |
| Towing & Impound | $250 |
| Estimated total (range $11,571 to $34,330) | $21,558 |
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On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Delaware comes to about $21,558, the 15th highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.
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