ROCKY MOUNT – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will open a temporary driver license office next week in Whiteville to provide service to residents while the permanent office is closed to allow for a long-term renovation project.
The permanent office, at 917 Washington St. (U.S. Hwy 74/76 Bus., N.C. Hwy 130), in Whiteville, will indefinitely close at 5 p.m. on Sept. 25. Beginning Sept. 30, customers can visit a temporary office nearby at the American Legion Post 137 Buidling at 76 Legion Dr.
During the relocation, three other nearby driver license offices will offer services on Sept. 28 and 29 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.:
• Elizabethtown, 196-A N. Pine St. (River Hill Village)
• Lumberton, 4650 Kahn Dr. (N.C. Highway Patrol Building)
• Shallotte, 5298 Main St.
The renovation project at the permanent office is scheduled to last for six months.
Customers are encouraged to check current wait times at
VisitDMV.nc.gov before visiting an office.
Many driver license services, including renewals, can be completed online. Visit
NCDMV.gov to see if your needs can be met without visiting an office.