The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles accepts cash, money orders, personal checks and Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit and debit cards at
all NCDMV office locations.
Payments in the form of check submitted in person must:
- Be made payable to NCDMV
- Be accompanied by a valid driver license or identification card, U.S. Passport, or U.S. Military ID
- Be written in blue or black ink
- Have the check holder's pre-printed name, address and phone number
- Be issued by a North Carolina-based bank or a bank with a branch in North Carolina
A credit or debit card is required for online transactions requiring payment.
Card processing fees
Card processing fees vary depending on where the transaction occurs. NCDMV charges the following:
- In office - 1.22 percent
- Online - 1.85 percent
- Kiosk - 2 percent
Returned debt
Individuals may be blocked from NCDMV services if they have an outstanding returned debt, including returned checks, chargebacks or returned electronic payments. Returned items are subject to a 10 percent additional tax (minimum $10), and monthly interest begins accruing if the balance is not paid within 10 days.
NCDMV offers the following payment options to pay the returned debt:
Returned debt can be paid online using MoneyGram or in person at any Walmart MoneyGram location.
Customers should confirm the amount due before submitting payment via MoneyGram. Please call (919) 715-7000 or email dmvrc@ncdot.gov to confirm your amount.
If you are using the MoneyGram website, please follow the directions closely:
- Go to the MoneyGram website
- Click "Pay Bill"
- Enter 18884 where it asks for a Biller Name or Receive Code
- When NC DMV Driver Returned Check (18884) shows click on the selection or hit enter on your keyboard.
- Click “Pay Bill"
- Enter the amount due and click “Pay this Biller"
- Select a payment option (debit/credit card) and then click “Next"
- You will be asked to create an account for MoneyGram
- Fill out the “Biller Information" section by entering your phone number and Biller Account Number (your reference number or driver license or state ID number)
Payments received after 2 p.m. EST will be posted on the next business day. Any payments received prior to 2 p.m. EST will be posted on the same day, and you may return to the DMV to receive service.
Fees can be paid online using PayIt, myNCDMV's secure online payment service. PayIt collects a $3 fee per transaction plus a 1.85 percent card processing fee.
Individuals can make payments for a returned item by money order, cashier's check or certified check, which should include the individual's reference number. Personal checks and business checks are not accepted as a form of payment for a returned item.
NCDMV Return Check Unit
1514 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1514
N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles
Returned Debt Unit
1 South Wilmington St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Please include your reference number on your cashier's check or money order.