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Automotive Dealer-Franchise Case HearingsCourt motion$600
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekApril 2012.0
Automotive Dealer-Franchise Case HearingsDealer court filing$600
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20205.0
Automotive Dealers and State Inspection HearingsMotor vehicle dealer license or salesman license violation$200 (billed after hearing)
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20205.0
Automotive Dealers and State Inspection HearingsTechnician license or inspection station license violation$200
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Driver License HearingsAlcohol concentration restriction violation$450
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Driver License HearingsCommercial driver license disqualification$200
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Driver License HearingsCompliance with probation or restoration agreement$220 (billed after hearing)
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Driver License HearingsDriver improvement clinic eligibility$40
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20205.0
Driver License HearingsIgnition interlock device restriction violation$450 (billed after hearing)
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20206.0
Driver License HearingsLicense restoration (DWI)$425
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Driver License HearingsLicense restoration (moving violations while driving with revoked license)$200
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Driver License HearingsLicense suspensions or revocations not otherwise listed$100
Included those found in G.S. 20-13​ and G.S 20-16​​

Kim ButtryMay 7, 20207.0
Driver License HearingsPre-interview before license restoration (situations involving alcohol-related convictions, suspensions or revocations)$225
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekApril 155.0
Driver License HearingsRefusal to submit to chemical analysis$450
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Driver License HearingsViolation of Safety & Responsibility law$200
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Driver License HearingsPre-interview before license restoration (driving with revoked license or moving violations)$100

​N/A

Amanda VanDerBroekApril 155.0
Ignition Interlock HearingsIgnition interlock medical accommodation review$70
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Ignition Interlock HearingsIgnition interlock mouth contaminant review$75
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Liability Insurance HearingsVehicle insurance lapse$60
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Other Administrative HearingsCommercial driver training school$200
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Card Processing FeeIn Office 1.22%

​The State of N.C. does not collect or benefit from this processing fee.​

Kim ButtryJune 25, 20243.0
Card Processing FeeOnline1.85%

​PayIt collects a $3 fee per online transaction in addition to the card processing fee, These fees are used to deliver quality services more efficiently with no upfront costs to NCDMV. The State of North Carolina does not collect or benefit from the transaction or processing fees.​

Kim ButtryJune 25, 20243.0
Card Processing FeeKiosks2%

​The State of N.C. does not collect or benefit from this processing fee.​

Kim ButtryJune 25, 20243.0
Commercial Driver Licenses FeesApplication fee$51.50
This fee applies each three attempts of knowledge tests.
David ExumJune 30, 20247.0
Commercial Driver Licenses FeesCommercial Class A$25.50 per year
Required for any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more (provided the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle or vehicles being towed is more than 10,000 pounds)
David ExumJune 30, 20244.0
Commercial Driver Licenses FeesCommercial Class B$25.50 per year
Required for any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, and any such vehicle towing a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating not in excess of 10,000 pounds
David ExumJune 30, 20246.0
Commercial Driver Licenses FeesCommercial Class C$25.50 per year

Required for any vehicle not described in Commercial Class A or Commercial Class B but is: 

  • Designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver
  • Used to transport hazardous materials that require the vehicle to be placarded under 49 CFR Part 172, Subpart F
David ExumJune 30, 20246.0
Commercial Driver Licenses FeesCommercial Duplicate$16.75
N/A
David ExumJune 30, 20247.0
Driver Improvement ClinicsClinic Fees$83.50

Drivers who are assigned to a driver improvement clinic must pay the clinic fee to the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles prior to attending the clinic.

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David ExumJune 30, 20246.0
Driver License RestorationDWI reinstatement fee$167.75 (current year)
Required when a DWI suspension term is complete. â€‹â€‹The amount shown is for â€‹July 1, 2024-present. See fees for different years. â€‹
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20244.0
Driver License RestorationRestoration fee$83.50 (current year)
Required to restore driving privileges when the suspension term is complete. The amount shown is for July 1, 2024-present. See fees for ​different years​.

(This fee is not required if the license was taken for medical or health reasons following a medical evaluation.)​
​

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David ExumJune 30, 20246.0
Driver License RestorationService fee$50
Required unless the license was surrendered to the court or mailed to the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles before the effective date of the suspension or revocation.
Kim ButtryMarch 3, 20201.0
Driver Licenses FeesRegular Licenses  Class A$6.50 per year

Required to operate any combination of vehicles that:

  • Is exempt from commercial driver license requirements
  • Tows another vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more
David ExumJune 30, 20245.0
Driver Licenses FeesRegular Licenses  Class B$6.50 per year

Required to operate any single vehicle that:

  • Is exempt from commercial driver license requirements
  • Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more
  • Tows another vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less
David ExumJune 30, 20244.0
Driver Licenses FeesRegular Licenses  Class C$6.50 per year

Required to operate any single vehicle that:

  • Is not carrying hazardous material in quantities required to be placarded
  • Is designed to carry no more than 15 passengers, including the driver
  • Has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 26,001 pounds
  • Tows a vehicle that has a combined gross vehicle weight rating of less than 26,001 pounds
  • Is operated by a driver at least 18 years old

Most drivers need only a Regular Class C license to operate personal automobiles and small trucks.

David ExumJune 30, 20244.0
Driver Licenses FeesRegular Licenses Duplicate$16.75
N/A
David ExumJune 30, 202410.0
Driver Licenses FeesSchool Bus Application fee$51.50
This fee applies each three attempts of knowledge tests.
David ExumJune 30, 20243.0
Driver Licenses FeesSchool Bus Commercial driver license$25.50 per year
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20245.0
Driver Licenses FeesSchool Bus Commercial driver license endorsement$5.00 per year per endorsement
N/A
David ExumJune 30, 20245.0
EndorsementsCommercial driver license$5.00 per year

Required to haul hazardous materials, transport passengers, drive school buses and school activity buses, pull double trailers or drive tank vehicles.

Commercial driver license endorsements

David ExumJune 30, 20247.0
EndorsementsMotorcycle$3.05 per year

Required for operating a motorcycle on public roads

Motorcycle endorsements

David ExumJune 30, 20247.0
EndorsementsN.C. REAL ID$0

An endorsement obtained through tougher security standards that allows for more convenient access to airports, federal buildings, military installations and nuclear facilities.

N.C. REAL ID requirements

System AccountMay 6, 20206.0
EndorsementsSchool bus/activity bus$5.00 per year
  • Six months of driving experience required - Class B or Class C commercial driver license required
  • Must be held for 14 days prior to skills testing
  • Valid for 180 days
  • Driver required to retake all written dates for permits 30 days past expiration date

School bus endorsements

David ExumJune 30, 20249.0
Graduated LicensingLevel 1: Limited learner permit$25.50

Supervised operation of a Class C vehicle.

Amanda VanDerBroekApril 257.0
Graduated LicensingLevel 2: Limited provisional license$25.50

Unsupervised driving from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and to/from work or any volunteer fire, rescue or emergency medical service. After 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., a supervising driver is required.
  • Be 16 to 17 years old
  • Have a limited learner permit for 9 months (This change was effective Jan. 1, 2024.)
  • No convictions of moving violations or seat belt/mobile phone infractions within the last six months
  • Completed and logged at least 60 hours of driving (driving log must be printed)
  • Must pass a road test.
    • Provide your own vehicle. Must present valid vehicle registration card and the vehicle must pass pre-trip inspection.
    • Provide printed proof of liability insurance coverage in the name of the teen driver from a provider licensed to do business in North Carolina (images on a mobile device will not be accepted)
    • You must have a parent or guardian present for a road test. Anyone other than the parent or guardian must provide written documentation from a parent or guardian giving consent for the minor to have the designated individual as a supervising driver. â€‹
  • When driving unsupervised, there may be one passenger that is under 21 that is not a member of the same household as the driver if they are being driven directly to or from school. Additionally, there may be one passenger under 21 in the vehicle that is a member of the same household as the driver.
  • Use of mobile devices prohibited​
Amanda VanDerBroekApril 2523.0
Graduated LicensingLevel 3: Full provisional license$6.50 per year

Unsupervised driving at any time. 

  • Be 16 to 17 years old
  • Maintained a limited provisional license for at least six months
  • Have no convictions of motor vehicle moving violations or seat belt/mobile telephone infractions within the last six months
  • Completed and logged at least 12 hours of driving
  • Use of mobile devices prohibited
Please note: You must have a parent or guardian present for any tests. Anyone other than the parent or guardian must provide written documentation from a parent or guardian giving consent for the minor to have the designated individual as a supervising driver. 

At age 18. upgrading a full provisional license to a Class C driver license can ​be done online​
Amanda VanDerBroekApril 2511.0
Name ChangesDriver Licenses & IDs - Duplicate license$16.75
N/A
David ExumJune 30, 20245.0
Other FeesDuplicate- license or ID card$16.75
If you get an N.C. REAL ID outside of the renewal period, the cost is $16.75 â€“ the same as a duplicate license or ID card.
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20247.0
Permits & Provisional LicensesLearner permit Commercial$25.50
  • Must be held for 14 days prior to skills testing 
  • Valid for 180 days
  • Driver required to retake all written dates for permits 30 days past expiration date
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 202414.0
Permits & Provisional LicensesLearner permit Duplicate$16.75
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20248.0
Permits & Provisional LicensesLearner Permit or Limited Provisional License$25.50
  • Required for unlicensed drivers to drive a specified type or class of motor vehicle
  • Requires permit holder to be seated beside a driver licensed to operate the motor vehicle being driven
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 202412.0
Permits & Provisional LicensesLearner permit Motorcycle$25.50
  • Permit holders ages 16-17 must have a full provisional license, signed parental or guardian consent and successful completion of an NCDMV-approved  motorcycle safety course
  • Permit holders 18 or older must have a license
  • Required to operate a motorcycle without passengers
  • Valid for 12 months and may be renewed for an additional six months
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20248.0
School Bus FeesSchool Bus Commercial driver license endorsement$5.00 per year per endorsement
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJuly 1, 20244.0
School Bus FeesSchool Bus Commercial driver license$25.50 per year
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20245.0
School Bus FeesSchool Bus Application fee$51.50

This fee applies each three attempts of knowledge tests.

Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20245.0
State IDsStandard non-operator ID card (under 17)$16.75David ExumJuly 25, 20248.0
Crash ReportsCertified Copy$6.50
N/A
David ExumJune 30, 20247.0
Driving RecordsAddress history$16.75
Residential address history on file with NCDMV. 

Not available online.
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20245.0
Driving RecordsCertified true copy$18
Complete driver history primarily for official use by government agencies as well as federal, state and local courts. 

Online requests are available as PDF downloads.​

Customers or businesses requesting five records or less in person can receive them immediately, but larger requests will need to be mailed in to the DMV.​
David ExumJune 30, 20247.0
Driving RecordsComplete extract copy$12.75
Provided for a driver's personal records as well as for use by insurance companies and prospective employers. 

Online requests are available as PDF downloads.
David ExumJune 30, 20244.0
Driving RecordsLimited extract copy$12.75
A three-year history provided for a driver's personal records as well as for use by insurance companies and prospective employers.
 
Limited extract copies are not available for purchase online.
David ExumJune 30, 20244.0
Vehicle RecordsCertified True Copy$16.75
Complete history of the vehicle, including previous owners and title paperwork.
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20243.0
Vehicle RecordsVehicle Information$1.25
Current owner’s registration information.
David ExumJune 30, 20242.0
Service of Process FeeU.S. Residents$20

This fee per N.C.G.S. §1-105 is for service of process upon non-N.C. resident drivers of motor vehicles and upon the personal representatives of deceased non-N.C. resident drivers of motor vehicles within the U.S. 
The fee amount is effective July 1, 2024 per Session Law 2024-30.
Kim ButtryDecember 13, 20243.0
Service of Process FeeNon-U.S. Residents$100
This fee per N.C.G.S. §1-105 is for service of process upon non-N.C. resident drivers of motor vehicles and upon the personal representatives of deceased non-N.C. resident drivers of motor vehicles outside of the U.S. 
The fee amount is effective July 1, 2024 per Session Law 2024-30.​
Kim ButtryDecember 13, 20242.0
Commercial TruckingRenewal for permanent apportioned license plate$27
If you currently have a permanent apportioned trailer license plate, you may renew that plate as a part of your IRP fleet with no additional jurisdictional fees due.​
Amanda VanDerBroekJuly 1, 20205.0
Disability PlacardsPlacards$5 each (limited to two)

 

  • Fill out an Application for Disability License Placard and have it signed by a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or an authorized representative of the Division of Services for the Blind or present documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Provide documentation verifying identity.
  • Valid for five years.
  • Must be recertified by a physician every five years. 
  • Medical recertification not required for persons 80 years of age or older at the time of renewal.
  • Permanent Disability Placard holders that do not require medical recertification may renew online.​ 

​Please note: PayIt collects a $3 fee per online transaction plus a 1.85 percent card processing fee, These fees are used to deliver quality services more efficiently with no upfront costs to NCDMV. The State of North Carolina does not collect or benefit from the transaction or processing fees. 


Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 202426.0
Disability PlacardsPlate$36
  • Fill out an Application for Disability License Plate and have it signed by a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or an authorized representative of the Division of Services for the Blind or present documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Provide documentation verifying identity.
  • Must be renewed by sticker annually.
  • Must be recertified by a physician every five years when certification is made by a guardian or parent.
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 22, 202315.0
Disability PlacardsPlacards - Temporary$5 each (limited to two)
  • Fill out an Application for Disability License Placard ​and have it signed by a physician, physician assistant,​ nurse practitioner or present documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.​
  • Provide documentation verifying identity.
  • Valid for up to six months.
  • Not renewable.
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 22, 202312.0
Insurance Requirements Penalty Fees1st Insurance Lapse$50
Penalty/Fee*
System AccountMay 6, 20207.0
Insurance Requirements Penalty Fees2nd Insurance Lapse $100
Penalty/Fee*
System AccountMay 6, 20207.0
Insurance Requirements Penalty FeesRestoration fee$50
Penalty/Fee*
Kim ButtryMay 1, 20203.0
Insurance Requirements Penalty FeesSubsequent insurance lapses$150
Penalty/Fee*
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
License Plate Transfer FeeTransfer of Plate$25.50
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20248.0
Moving to NCCertificate of Title (if moving to North Carolina)​$66.75
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20242.0
Moving to NC​Highway-use tax3% of vehicle value (not to exceed $250)
Kim ButtryJuly 7, 20201.0
Moving to NCStandard plate fee (excluding Durham, Orange, Randolph and Wake Counties)*$46.25

​*In addition to registration fees, Durham, Orange, Randolph and Wake counties also charge regional registration taxes.



Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20242.0
Moving to NC​Standard plate fee (Randolph County)*​$39.75

​*In addition to registration fees, Durham, Orange, Randolph and Wake counties also charge regional registration taxes.​

Kim ButtryJuly 7, 20201.0
Moving to NCStandard plate fee (Durham, Orange and Wake counties)*​$53.75

​*In addition to registration fees, Durham, Orange, Randolph and Wake counties also charge regional registration taxes.​

Kim ButtryJuly 7, 20201.0
Name ChangesVehicle Registration Name Change$25.50
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20247.0
Notary FeesLicense Plate Agencies - 1 signature$8
Assessments apply to each transaction. Collections by employees are for taking acknowledgment of signatures on title and license application forms with a space for attestation before a notary public.​

Please note: All notary fees must be paid in cash. 


Amanda VanDerBroekJuly 1, 202412.0
Notary Fees  License Plate Agencies - 3 or more signatures$10
Assessments apply to each transaction. Collections by employees are for taking acknowledgment of signatures on title and license application forms with a space for attestation before a notary public.

Please note: All notary fees must be paid in cash. â€‹
Amanda VanDerBroekDecember 11, 202416.0
Notary Fees License Plate Agencies - 2 signatures$9
Assessments apply to each transaction. Collections by employees are for taking acknowledgment of signatures on title and license application forms with a space for attestation before a notary public.

Please note: All notary fees must be paid in cash. â€‹â€‹
Amanda VanDerBroekJuly 1, 202411.0
Notary Fees   State Offices* - 1 signature$6

Assessments apply to each transaction. Collections by NCDMV employees are for taking acknowledgment of signatures on title and license application forms with a space for attestation before a notary public.

Please note: All notary fees must be paid in cash. â€‹

*State offices are located at the Raleigh Central Services License Plate Agency, 4121 New Bern Ave., Raleigh; the International Registration (IRP) Office, 1425 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh; the International Registration Plan (IRP) Office, 6016 Brookshire Blvd., Charlotte, or the Huntersville Express License Plate Agency, 12101 Mount Holly-Huntersville Road, Huntersville.

Amanda VanDerBroekDecember 11, 202413.0
Notary Fees     State Offices* - 3 or more signatures$8

Assessments apply to each transaction. Collections by NCDMV employees are for taking acknowledgment of signatures on title and license application forms with a space for attestation before a notary public.

Please note: All notary fees must be paid in cash. â€‹â€‹

*State offices are located at the Raleigh Central Services License Plate Agency, 4121 New Bern Ave., Raleigh; the International Registration (IRP) Office, 1425 Rock Quarry Road., Raleigh; the International Registration Plan (IRP) Office, 6016 Brookshire Blvd., Charlotte, or the Huntersville Express License Plate Agency, 12101 Mount Holly-Huntersville Road, Huntersville.​

Amanda VanDerBroekDecember 11, 202415.0
Notary Fees    State Offices* - 2 signatures$7

Assessments apply to each transaction. Collections by NCDMV employees are for taking acknowledgment of signatures on title and license application forms with a space for attestation before a notary public.

Please note: All notary fees must be paid in cash. â€‹â€‹

*State offices are located at the Raleigh Central Services License Plate Agency, 4121 New Bern Ave., Raleigh; the International Registration (IRP) Office, 1425 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh; the International Registration Plan (IRP) Office, 6016 Brookshire Blvd., Charlotte, or the Huntersville Express License Plate Agency, 12101 Mount Holly-Huntersville Road, Huntersville.


Amanda VanDerBroekDecember 11, 202412.0
Other FeesReplacement plate$25.50, plus notary fee

N/A

Please note: All notary fees must be paid in cash. â€‹â€‹There is no fee for replacement of a standard license plate due to damage.​​




Amanda VanDerBroekAugust 28, 202414.0
Other FeesElectric vehicles$214.50 (in addition to vehicle registration fee)
This fee​ amount is effective Jan. 1, 2024. Other fees may apply. â€‹
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20246.0
Other FeesDuplicate- Registration Cards$25.50
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20248.0
Other FeesLicense plate transfer$25.50
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20245.0
Other FeesPersonalized plate$30
Other fees may apply.
System AccountMay 6, 20202.0
Other FeesPlug-In hybrid$107.25

​Effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20244.0
Regional Fees & TaxesCounty Registration Tax - Durham$7
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Regional Fees & TaxesCounty Registration Tax - Orange$7
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Regional Fees & TaxesCounty Registration Tax - Randolph$1
N/A
Kim ButtryMay 11, 20205.0
Regional Fees & TaxesCounty Registration Tax - Wake$7
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Regional Fees & TaxesRegional Transportation Tax -  Wake$8
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Regional Fees & TaxesRegional Transportation Tax - Durham$8
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Regional Fees & TaxesRegional Transportation Tax - Orange$8
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Regional Fees & TaxesRegional Transportation Tax - Randolph$1
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Registration FeesU-Drive-It car$85
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20248.0
Registration FeesMotorcycle$25.50
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJuly 1, 20206.0
Registration FeesU-Drive-It Private truck 4,000 pounds$69.50
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJanuary 2910.0
Registration FeesU-Drive-It Private truck 6,000 pounds$102.75
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJanuary 2915.0
Registration FeesTrailer or semi-trailer$32.25
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20246.0
Registration FeesHouse trailer and/or camping trailer$18
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20245.0
Registration FeesMoped$25.50
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Amanda VanDerBroekJuly 1, 20206.0
Registration FeesPermanent and state-owned vehicle$6
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Registration FeesPrivate bus (15 passengers or more)$51.50
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20246.0
Registration FeesPrivate passenger vehicle$46.25
N/A​
Kim ButtryJuly 30, 20246.0
Registration FeesU-Drive-It Private truck 5,000 pounds$85
N/A​
Amanda VanDerBroekJanuary 2910.0
Registration FeesPrivate truck 4,000 pounds$46.25

​N/A​​

Amanda VanDerBroekJanuary 291.0
Registration FeesPrivate truck 5,000 pounds$70

​N/A

Amanda VanDerBroekJanuary 291.0
Registration FeesPrivate truck 6,000 pounds$83

​N/A

Amanda VanDerBroekJanuary 291.0
Registration Renewal Late FeesLength of Plate Expiration - 1-2 months$20
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20205.0
Registration Renewal Late FeesLength of Plate Expiration - Two or more months$25
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Registration Renewal Late FeesLength of Plate Expiration - Less than one month$15
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20203.0
Replacement Plate FeeRegistration plate replacement$25.50
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20246.0
Safety Inspections FeesTinted window inspection$10
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20205.0
Safety Inspections FeesOn-board diagnostic emissions inspection$30
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20204.0
Safety Inspections FeesSafety inspection$13.60
N/A
System AccountMay 6, 20205.0
TaxesCommercial vehicles$2,000 (maximum tax)
Commercial vehicles greater than 26,000 pounds
Kim ButtryMarch 3, 20201.0
TaxesMobile homes2% sales tax (maximum $300)
  • Collected by selling dealers
  • Mobile homes sold by a dealer are not subject to the highway-use tax
  • Doublewide Mobile Homes require a sales tax on each section.
  • If the mobile home is purchased from an individual or someone other than a dealer, no tax is due.
  • If sold by an out of state dealer, DMV collects tax or requires proof that tax was paid to out of state dealer.​
Kim ButtryMay 11, 20205.0
TaxesSpecial mobile equipmentTaxed by county
There is no sales tax maximum if equipment is purchased from a person or firm engaged in the business of selling, leasing or renting special mobile equipment. Credit for a trade-in is not allowed on the purchase price.
System AccountMarch 5, 20202.0
TaxesVehicles3 percent highway-use tax
North Carolina collects a highway-use tax on vehicles instead of a state sales tax. The tax is assessed each time a title is transferred.
Kim ButtryMarch 3, 20201.0
TaxesVehicles purchased outside North Carolina (moving to North Carolina, out of state title in your name)Maximum $250

If the vehicle is owned for LESS than 90 days before applying for a North Carolina title, tax credit against the highway-use tax due is allowed for tax paid to another state, upon submission of proof of payment.

If the vehicle was titled in North Carolina after 90 days of purchase from a dealer, no credit is allowed. Full highway-use tax will be due on the purchase price, plus any administrative document fee as well as all accessories attached to the vehicle at the time of delivery, less any trade-in credit.

If the vehicle is owned for MORE than 90 days prior to registering in North Carolina, you will be taxed on the vehicle's value, up to a maximum of $250 tax.

Kim ButtryMay 11, 20205.0
Title FeesCertificate of Title$66.75
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20248.0
Title FeesDuplicate Certificate of Title$25.50
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20248.0
Title FeesLate penalty fee$20
Owner is subjected if a buyer or recipient fails to submit a request for title transfer within 28 days from the date of delivery or notary date (whichever is later)
System AccountMarch 12, 20204.0
Title FeesCorrected or Substitute Certificate of Title$25.50
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20248.0
Title FeesDuplicate Certificate of Title & Removal of Lien(s) or Duplicate Certificate of Title with Correction$25.50
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20248.0
Title FeesDuplicate title with reassignment$92.25
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJanuary 299.0
Title FeesHighway-use tax3% of vehicle value (not to exceed $250 for new residents moving to North Carolina)

North Carolina collects a highway-use tax on vehicles instead of a state sales tax. The tax is assessed each time a title is transferred.

System AccountMay 6, 20205.0
Title FeesInstant titles$105.75 (may be additional fees)Amanda VanDerBroekJuly 15, 20249.0
Title FeesCertificate of Title - Mobile Home$66.75
N/A
Amanda VanDerBroekJune 30, 20248.0