North Carolina, Raleigh –  Whether you are traveling outside of North Carolina or are just starting to live in the state, you need to make sure you register your vehicle correctly to operate smoothly on the roads.

One of the main requirements before registering your vehicle is to ensure that it has a driver's license approved by the state of North Carolina.

As a new resident you should be aware that you must register your vehicle when your previous state registration has expired or when you have accepted gainful employment in North Carolina.

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Always keep in mind that the vehicle must pass an emissions inspection annually and an annual “Vehicle Sticker” fee must be paid.

Where to register my vehicle in North Carolina?

You can go to the office of the Motor Vehicle Division (DMVNC) in your county. If you live in cities like Asheville, Charlotte or Raleigh it can serve:

Charlotte 

DMV State Office, 6016 Brookshire Blvd., 28216

DMV Vehicle Registration and Renewal, 809 East Arrowood Road, Suite 800, 28217

License Plate Agency, 5622 East Independence Blvd. Suite 124, 28212

DMV Office, 201-H West Arrowood Road, 28217

Asheville 

DMV License Plate Tag Agency, 153 Smokey Park Highway, Suite 160 A, 28806

License Plate Agency, South Forest Shopping Center, 780 Hendersonville Road, 28803

DMV, 1624 Patton Av.e, 28806

Raleigh  

License Plate Agency, 2533 Atlantic Ave., Suite 102, 27604

DMV Tag and Title Agency, 1251 Buck Jones Road, 27606

DMV Driver License Office 3231 Avent Ferry Road, 27606

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Steps to register a vehicle in North Carolina 

1. Requirements to obtain a driver's license
2. Documents
3. Registration fees
4. Liability insurance

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Documents required to register your vehicle in North Carolina

Identification proof:  What is your driver's license issued by the state In North Carolina, if you do not already have a valid state-issued driver's license, you may present your current license with the Temporary Driving Certificate (TDC) North Carolina.

Proof of liability insurance:  You must demonstrate that your purchased insurance covers $30.000 for bodily injuries to one person, $60.000 for injuries to more than two people, and $25.000 for property damage.

Vehicle Title:  It is the document that confirms the ownership of the car. It must be signed and notarized for it to be legally valid.

Eligible Risk Declaration Form:  This document is provided by the DMV and must be delivered at the time of the procedure.

How much does it cost to register a vehicle in North Carolina? 

Depending on the county where you are registering your car, additional expenses could be incurred, but in most cases the following dollar values ​​are the most common to consider:

• Certificate of title: $56
• Instant title: $105.75
• Plate fee: $38.75
• Road use tax: 3% of the total registration cost.

Article revised on July 26, 2023. Rates have been updated based on official NCDMV information available to date.

You can review other DMV processing fees in the following document. Important: the information is indicative and may change at any time. It is recommended that, when you need to complete a procedure at the NCDMV, you visit the corresponding website or office.

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by Enlace Latino NC and Paola Jaramillo, Enlace Latino NC
October 23, 2021

Enlace Latino NC and Paola Jaramillo, Enlace Latino NCOctober 23, 2021 North Carolina, Raleigh - Whether you're traveling outside of North Carolina or moving to the state, you'll want to make sure your vehicle is properly registered to keep your roadways running smoothly. One of the most important requirements before registering your vehicle is to ensure you have a valid North Carolina driver's license. As a new resident, you should be aware that you must register your vehicle when your previous state registration has expired or when you have accepted paid employment in North Carolina. 📌 Read also: Things to consider when buying a car for the first time Always keep in mind that the vehicle must pass an emissions inspection annually and an annual "Vehicle Sticker" fee must be paid. Where do I register my vehicle in North Carolina? You can go to the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMVNC) office in your county. If you live in cities like Asheville, Charlotte or Raleigh can serve: Charlotte DMV State Office, 3 Brookshire Blvd., 3 DMV Vehicle Registration and Renewal, 6016 East Arrowood Road, Suite 28216, 809 License Plate Agency, 800 East Independence Blvd. Suite 124, 28212 DMV Office, 201-H West Arrowood Road, 28217 Asheville DMV License Plate Tag Agency, 3 Smokey Park Highway, Suite 3 A, 153 License Plate Agency, South Forest Shopping Center, 160 Hendersonville Road, 28806 DMV, 780 Patton Ave., 28803 Raleigh License Plate Agency, 1624 Atlantic Ave., Suite 28806, 3 DMV Tag and Title Agency, 3 Buck Jones Road, 2533 DMV Driver License Office 102 Avent Ferry Road, 27604 📌 Read also: How to get or renew a driver's license in North Carolina? Steps to register a vehicle in North Carolina Requirements to obtain a driver's license Documents Quotas Civil liability insurance 📌 Read also: Driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants in 1251 Documents required to register your vehicle in North Carolina Proof of Identification: This is your North Carolina state -issued driver's license, if you do not already have a valid state-issued driver's license, you may present your current license with your North Carolina Temporary Driving Certificate (TDC). Proof of liability insurance: You must show that your insurance covers $27606 for bodily injury to one person, $3231 for injuries to more than two people, and $27606 for property damage. Vehicle title: This is the document that confirms ownership of the car. It must be signed and notarized to be legally valid. Eligible Risk Declaration Form: This document is provided by the DMV and must be submitted at the time of application. How much does it cost to register a vehicle in North Carolina? Depending on the county where you are registering your car, additional fees may be incurred, but in most cases the following dollar amounts are the most common to consider: Certificate of title: $2 Instant Title: $2 License plate fee: $56 Road use tax: 105.75% of the total registration cost. Article revised on July 38.75, 3. Rates have been updated based on official NCDMV information available to date. You can review other DMV processing fees in the following document. Important: the information is indicative and may change at any time. It is recommended that, when you need to carry out a procedure at the NCDMV, you visit the website or the office that corresponds to you. NCDMV_prices_procedures Download This <a target="_blank" href="https://enlacelatinonc.org/documentos-registrar-un-auto-vehiculo-automovil-en-carolina-del-norte/">article</a> first appeared on <a target="_blank" href="https://enlacelatinonc.org">Enlace Latino NCand is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. PARSELY = { autotrack: false, onload: function() { PARSELY.beacon.trackPageView({ url: "https://enlacelatinonc.org/documentos-registrar-un-auto-vehiculo-automovil-en-carolina-del-norte/", urlref: window.location.href }); } }

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