The NC Department of Motor Vehicles requires that you register your vehicle within 30 days of establishing residence in the state.
After residency has been established in North Carolina, you have 60 days to obtain a state driver's license. A written exam and a road signs test is required. The need for an on the road driving test is determined by the examiner. If you are moving within the state, a change of address must be reported within 60 days.
North Carolina has a five-year license renewal program, and licenses are renewed based on birthdates, for periods of four to eight years. Fees for a Class C license (the class most drivers need to operate a personal automobile or a small truck) is $2.50 per year. Cash payment is required. Identification is required such as a valid out-of-state license with picture, birth certificate or a passport. If you want to be an organ donor, you can indicate this on the front of your driver's license.
Licenses can be obtained from the NC Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles. There are DMV registration offices scattered around town.
Division of Motor Vehicles
(919)715-7000
License Plates
The fee for NC license plates and annual renewal stickers is determined by the county of residence and use of the vehicle. Fees can range from $20 to $26.50. Insurance information (name of company and policy number) and proof of ownership are required before purchasing plates. All vehicles must be inspected for safety within ten days and annually after getting license plates. Inspections can be done at car specialty shops and most gas stations.
Police Stations
Apex: (919)362-8661
Cary: (919)469-1444
Chapel Hill: (919)929-0204
Durham: (919)286-4908 or (919)544-6607
Raleigh: North Hills Area (919)781-4967
Raleigh: New Bern Avenue (919)861-3577
Wake Forest: (919)554-0770
VOTING AND ELECTIONS
You must register to vote in the city or township in which you live 30 days prior to an election. To register, you must be a US citizen, at least 18 years old by the date of the next election and be a non-felon. State and county elections are held in even numbered years, and city elections are held in odd numbered years.
Orange County
(919)967-9251
Durham County
(919)560-0700
Wake County
(919)856-6240
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