How do I speak to someone at NCDMV?

For additional questions or concerns, send a message or call the NCDMV Customer Contact Center at (919) 715-7000 from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. For additional information about using this service, view the online terms of service.

Is NCDMV taking walk ins?

Eight DMV offices have begun accepting walk-ins from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, including the North Raleigh office off Spring Forest Road. The others are Greenville, Fayetteville West, Greensboro East, Winston-Salem South, Charlotte North, Monroe and Asheville.

Can I go to NCDMV without appointment?

Make an Appointment Skip the line at driver license offices by making an appointment online. If you do not find an available appointment, please continue to check back as new available appointments are added each day. ​​Driving in North Carolina is a legal privilege and responsibility.

Can I renew my N.C. drivers license online if it has expired?

Skip the line at driver license offices by making an appointment online. Licenses can be renewed online up to two years after the expiration date, otherwise renewals must be done in-person at an NCDMV office.

Is there a grace period for expired tags in NC 2021?

You’ll have a 15-day grace period after the deadline before you will need to pay late fees. To renew your vehicle registration and get new tabs, you’ll need to: Provide your vehicle and registration information.

How much does it cost to get your car registered in NC?

Vehicle Registration Fees, Insurance, and Other Costs by State for 2021

State Registration Fee Title Fee
North Carolina $38.75 $56
North Dakota $49-$274 based on age and weight $5
Ohio $31 $15
Oklahoma $96 for a new registration; decrease over time $11 plus $17 transfer fee

Is there a grace period for expired drivers license in North Carolina?

You have a 180-day grace period after its expiration date to renew the license. You can renew a North Carolina license online, in-person, or by mail.

What documents do you need for NC real ID?

N.C. REAL ID Requirements

  • One document (with full name) proving identity and date of birth.
  • One document (with full name and full Social Security number) confirming Social Security number.
  • Two documents (with current physical address) proving North Carolina residency.

What tests are required to renew NC drivers license?

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles will continue to require sign and symbol testing as part of the issuance a driver’s first license in the state. A vision test will be conducted during required in-person, in-office license renewals.

Can I renew my NC Real ID online?

​Your first N.C. REAL ID cannot be obtained online. The cost is the same as a renewal, if the REAL ID is obtained within six months of expiration. You will have to take a vision test and take a new photo.

How long can you drive with expired tags in North Carolina?

Although an individual can legally operate their vehicle up to 15 days after their registration expires (“valid through” date), the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle charges a late fee up to $25 on all registration renewals paid after the license plate’s expiration date.