Payment Methods

​​​​​​​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

NCDMV services may be blocked for individuals who have paid for or received a DMV service with a returned check, returned ACH, or a credit card chargeback.
 
NCDMV applies a 10 percent additional tax (a minimum of $10) to all returned items, and an interest penalty is applied monthly if the balance due is not paid within 30 days​.

How to make a payment

Customers should confirm amount due before submitting payment via MoneyGram. Please call (919) 707-4260 or email dmvrc@ncdot.gov to confirm your amount. ​

Paying fees online

​​Fees can be paid online using MoneyGram or in person at any Walmart MoneyGram location. 

​If 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). 

Please note: Payments received after 2 p.m. EST will post on the next business day. Any payments received prior to 2 p.m. EST will post same day and you may return to the DMV to receive service.

​Pay by mail or mail overnight using USPS

Individuals can also 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​

Pay by UPS/Fedex

Please include your reference number on your cashier’s check or money order.​