Helpful Hints

Planning to take a trip to a N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles office? Here's some tips:

• Go online. Many common NCDMV services, such as driver license renewal and vehicle registration renewal can be performed any time and any place on a computer or mobile device.

• You can also order a duplicate license or ID, vehicle registration card or personalized and specialized plates. Or sign in to MyDMV to view your personal driver and vehicle information.

• View a full list of online services.

• Set a date. Find a local driver license office and call several weeks in advance to make an appointment. Don't forget: You can also renew your license up to six months before your birthday renewal date.
• Visit early. Early morning and early afternoons tend to be the least busy times. Tuesdays and Thursdays are great times to visit. Avoid a lunch time visit – from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Bring the right stuff. Before leaving home, be sure you have the correct documents for what you need to do. You might also need additional documents for common tasks, such as:
• Getting or renewing a standard driver license
• Getting an N.C. REAL ID driver license or ID
• Titling and registering a vehicle
• Remember Saturday hours. Some of the busiest NCDMV driver license offices in North Carolina are open beyond standard business hours and on Saturdays.
• Don’t forget the holidays. NCDMV driver license offices and license plate agencies observe nine state holidays each year, so be sure to check the schedule before heading out during those times of year.,