Where can I renew my vehicle registration?
Using online services or a self-service kiosk is the easiest and fastest way to renew your registration.
Renew OnlineRenew by Self-Service Kiosk
I'm still not sure how I want to renew.
There are two other ways you can renew.
Renew In-PersonRenew by Mail
What if I did not get my renewal notice or lost it?
You need:
- The last 5 digits of your title number (found on your registration card)
- Your license plate number
Renew Online
1. Get your vehicle inspected
Get your vehicle inspected at an
authorized service center or garage no more than 90 days before your registration expires. The vehicle must pass a state inspection before you can renew your registration.
2. Gather your documents and renew online
Be sure to have the following handy before you start your online renewal. This can also be found on your
renewal notice or your registration card:
- Your vehicle license plate number
- The last five digits of the vehicle title number
- Current insurance information
Renew now
3. Your new registration will arrive in the mail within 20 business days
Renew By Self-Service Kiosk
1. Get your vehicle inspected
Get your vehicle inspected at an
authorized service center or garage no more than 90 days before your registration expires. The vehicle must pass a state inspection before you can renew your registration.
2. Gather your documents and head to a kiosk
Be sure to have the following handy before you start your online renewal. This information can also be found on your
renewal notice or your registration card:
- Your vehicle license plate number
- The last five digits of the vehicle title number
- Current insurance information
Find a Kiosk
3. Once you complete your service, the kiosk will print your registration and plate sticker
Renew In-Person
1. Get your vehicle inspected
Get your vehicle inspected at an
authorized service center or garage no more than 90 days before your registration expires. The vehicle must pass a state inspection before you can renew your registration.
2. Gather your documents and find a license plate agency
Be sure to have the following handy before you head to a license plate agency. This can also be found on your
renewal notice or your registration card:
- Your vehicle license plate number
- The last five digits of the vehicle title number
- Current insurance information
Find a License Plate Agency
3. Once you complete your service, the license plate agency will give you your registration and plate sticker
Renew By Mail
1. Get your vehicle inspected
Get your vehicle inspected at an
authorized service center or garage no more than 90 days before your registration expires. The vehicle must pass a state inspection before you can renew your registration.
2. Fill out your registration renewal card and send it to NCDMV
First, review your information on your renewal card to make sure it’s correct.
Once your information is verified, detach the lower portion of the renewal (where indicated) and send it along with your payment to:
NCDMV Vehicle Services
PO Box 29620
Raleigh, NC 27626-0620
3. Once your renewal is processed, your new registration will arrive in the mail within 20 business days
What are the renewal fees and taxes?
View registration fees
Can I appeal my vehicle’s tax value?
Questions regarding vehicle values and appeals on tax values must be directed to the
tax assessor in the county where the vehicle is registered, not NCDMV.
Registration Renewal Late Fees
Although you can legally operate their vehicle up to 15 days after your registration expires ("valid through" date), NCDMV charges a late fee up to $25 on all registration renewals paid after the license plate's expiration date.
Renewal restrictions
Under certain circumstances, you may not be able to renew your registration because of a registration stop or “block.” These are referred to as registration stops, or "blocks." Before you start, check this
list of registration stops and take the required steps to clear them before continuing.
List of Registration Stops