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
$71
$131
$36
$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 VehiclesFees
Not stated
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 VehiclesFees
$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 VehiclesFees
$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 VehiclesDocuments
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 VehiclesDocuments
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 VehiclesFees
$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 VehiclesFees
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
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