Driver License Renewal
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle mails drivers a reminder card about 60 days before their license expires several options for renewing or ordering a replacement driver license or ID card.
Drivers can
renew their license up to six months before it expires at any NCDMV driver license office, and in many cases, online. Licenses can be renewed online up to two years after the expiration date, otherwise renewals must be done in-person at an NCDMV office.
Driver License Replacement
Drivers can
get a replacement license or ID – as long has it has not expired, been suspended or canceled – at any NCDMV driver license office or online in many cases.
State-to-State Verification
Renewing or replacing a North Carolina driver license or ID card will cancel any licenses or ID cards from other states through the State-to-State Verification program.