North Carolina DMV fees and documents

    Every North Carolina fee and document DMV.ai has on file, grouped by task. Each one links to the official page it came from. Anything a state page doesn't state is left out, not guessed.

    37 items across 8 tasks.

    Boat registration

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC)

    Fees

    • New/Transfer Registration & Title (<26ft), 1-year

      Per VL-1 fee schedule.

      ncwildlife.gov

      $71

    • New/Transfer Registration & Title (<26ft), 3-year

      Per VL-1 fee schedule.

      ncwildlife.gov

      $131

    • Registration without title (<14ft, non-PWC), 1-year

      Per VL-1 fee schedule.

      ncwildlife.gov

      $36

    • Registration renewal (<26ft), 1-year

      Per VL-1 fee schedule.

      ncwildlife.gov

      $34

    Documents

    • VL-1 Vessel Registration & Title Application

      Main application form, notarization required in some cases.

    • Proof of ownership

      MSO or notarized/assigned title, or bill of sale.

    Source: ncwildlife.gov

    Change your address

    Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles

    Fees

    • Duplicate license/ID

      $16.75.

      ncdot.gov

      Not stated

    • Duplicate registration card

      $25.50.

      ncdot.gov

      Not stated

    Documents

    • Plate number and last 5 of title number

      For a duplicate registration online.

    Source: ncdot.gov

    Driver’s license renewal

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles

    Fees

    • Online transaction fee

      In addition to the license fee

      ncdot.gov

      $3 plus 1.85% card processing

    Documents

    • License number, date of birth, SSN last 4

      For online renewal.

    • Mail renewal documents

      NC and out-of-state addresses and a vision statement from a specialist within six months.

    Source: ncdot.gov

    First-time driver's license

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles

    Fees

    • Level 1 Limited Learner Permit

      North Carolina fee for a Level 1 limited learner permit

      ncdot.gov

      $25.50

    Documents

    • Proof of identity & DOB

    • Social Security proof

    • NC residency proof

    • Liability insurance proof

      Not for permit.

    • Driving Eligibility Certificate

      Teens.

    • Driver's Education Certificate

      Teens.

    Source: ncdot.gov

    New resident guide

    Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles

    Documents

    • Out-of-state license or ID and date-of-birth document

    • Social Security card

    • Proof of NC physical address

    • Proof of liability insurance

    • Vehicle title, Title Application (MVR-1), Odometer Disclosure (MVR-180)

    Source: ncdot.gov

    REAL ID

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles

    Documents

    • Identity and Date of Birth Document

      One document such as a certified birth certificate or U.S. passport

    • Social Security Number Document

      One document confirming full SSN

    • Two NC Residency Documents

      Two documents proving North Carolina residency with current physical address

    • Proof of Liability Insurance

      Required for a REAL ID driver license (not required for a learner's permit)

    Source: ncdot.gov

    Title transfer

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles

    Fees

    • Certificate of title

      North Carolina standard certificate of title fee

      ncdot.gov

      $66.75

    Documents

    • Vehicle Title

      Required when purchased from an individual, donated or gifted

    • Title Application (MVR-1)

      Required application form

    • Odometer Disclosure Statement (MVR-180)

      Required if vehicle is less than 10 years old

    • Damage Disclosure Statement (MVR-181)

      Required document

    Source: ncdot.gov

    Vehicle registration

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles

    Fees

    • Private passenger vehicle registration

      North Carolina standard private passenger vehicle registration fee

      ncdot.gov

      $46.25

    Documents

    • Vehicle Title or Registration Card

      Vehicle title, or registration card if held by a lender

    • MVR-1 Title Application

      Required title application form

    • NC Driver License or Temporary Driving Certificate

      North Carolina driver license or valid out-of-state license with NC Temporary Driving Certificate

    Source: ncdot.gov

    DMV.ai is independent of the North Carolina agency. Only the agency can confirm your eligibility, full requirements and final fees.