Drivers License
NC Driver's License
North Carolina law requires residents to secure a valid driver's license within thirty days of establishing a residency. An examination is required and consists of a written and vision test, as well as a test of driving ability. Applicants under the age of sixteen are required to take drivers education before applying for a license. Handbooks, driver's permits, and licenses are available at:
Driver's License Examining Office
Carolina Avenue North
704-878-4220
http://www.ncdot.org/DMV/
Automobile Registration
Upon establishing permanent residence in North Carolina, individuals have thirty days in which to register a vehicle. Within ten days of securing registration, owners are required to have the vehicle inspected at a certified inspection center. In order to register a vehicle in the state of North Carolina, owners must present valid title or registration and proof of liability insurance coverage. For more information, contact:
North Carolina Vehicle License Agency
121 West Water Street, Statesville
704-873-3185
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