As directed by the N.C. General Assembly, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles
collects fees for administrative hearings for requests to reinstate:
- A revoked or suspended driver
- A revoked plate as a result of not having liability insurance
- An operator license for an inspection station, dealer, salesman or mechanic
- Violations as noted in G.S. 20
There are no fees for medical hearings.
NCDMV will notify customers by mail of their eligibility for a hearing as well as information about associated fees and the deadline for submitting requests.
Requesting a Hearing
There are three ways a driver or vehicle owner can request an administrative hearing.
Online
You can request and pay for a hearing through an online service called PayIt. PayIt collects a $3 fee per online transaction plus a 1.85 percent card processing fee. PayIt uses these fees 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.
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By Mail
By mailing a completed administrative hearing form –
along with the applicable fees – to the address on the appropriate form.
Please note: Requests without the paid fee will not be processed.
In-Person
A driver license hearing may be requested at your local driver license office. Appointments may be required. Check the availability at your
local driver license office. You must submit your completed administrative hearing form and pay applicable administrative hearing fees.
Waived Hearing Fees
NCDMV waives administrative hearing fees for applicants who meet household income criteria and have submitted the
Hearing Fee Waiver Affidavit with their written hearing request. (The form is also
available in Spanish.)
All affidavits requesting to waive a hearing must be accompanied by documentation verifying the applicant’s income. Examples of verification documentation include, but are not limited to:
Hearings Portal
NCDMV offers a Hearings Portal to assist customers with hearing details for dealers, salespersons, inspection stations, technicians and commercial truck schools. The portal allows customers to verify hearing payments, view requirements and send real time information to the division.
Hearings Portal
Forms
Canceling a Hearing
To cancel a hearing, complete the appropriate cancellation form below and mail or fax as indicated on the form.
Cancellation requests must be postmarked at least 10 business days prior to the date of the scheduled hearing to receive a partial refund.
NCDMV does not issue refunds for franchise dealer hearings.
Forms
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