Official NCDMV: Driver License Office Appointments

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles offers appointments at driver license offices. Appointments can be made up to seven days in advance, with new ones released each weekday, unless the seventh day falls on a state holiday. Appointments are not available at license plate agencies.

Make an appointment

Look up, cancel or reschedule an appointment

Appointment confirmation and reminder

After scheduling your office appointment online, you will receive a text message and/or email with a confirmation link. You will need to confirm your appointment within 15 minutes of receiving the link or your appointment will be cancelled. You will receive a reminder the day before your scheduled appointment, which will include a link to cancel if needed.

North Carolina REAL ID

If you are interested in getting a North Carolina REAL ID enhancement for your North Carolina driver license or ID card, you will need to select one of the following choices in the appointment scheduler:

Driver License – First time (you will be getting a North Carolina license for the first time)
Driver License Duplicate (you will be replacing your license)
Driver License Renewal (you will be renewing your license)
ID Card

Get a checklist of required documents to apply for a REAL ID

CDL road tests

Appointments for CDL road tests cannot be made online. To make an appointment for a CDL road test only, please call NCDMV Customer Service at 919-715-7000.

Language services

Those requiring an ASL or language interpreter to assist them during their DMV transaction can request these services online.

Request interpreter services

Frequently asked questions

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I’m a new resident to North Carolina. Which selection do I make?
Choose Driver License – First Time.
Which option should I choose for a CDL written test?
Choose Commercial Driver License.
I want to get a CDL permit. What do I select?
Choose Commercial Driver License.
My teenager kept their Level 2 until they turned 18. What selection should I make for them to get their full provisional license?
Choose First Driver License or Permit.
Can I check for appointments by date rather than office?
No. You cannot search by date alone. You will need to enter your ZIP code first. Once you do, the system will show nearby offices that currently have appointments, along with the available time slots at each location.
What option do I use for a motorcycle permit?
Choose Motorcycle - Knowledge Test.
I think I made the wrong appointment type selection. What do I do? Will my appointment still be honored?
You can correct the appointment type when you check-in at the office.
Which option do I use for my teen driver?
Choose Teen Driver - Learner Permit, - Road Test or - Full Provisional License.
What option should my child use moving from a teen provisional to a Class C license?
Good news! Once they turn 18, they can upgrade from a Level 3 full provisional license to a full Class C license online.
Why can't I look up my appointment by my email address?
Currently, this feature is not offered. Appointments can only be looked up using the telephone number you made the appointment with.
How early should I arrive for my appointment?
We recommend arriving 5 to 10 minutes, but no more than 15 minutes, before your appointment. If you arrive 15 or more minutes past your appointment time, it will be automatically cancelled.

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