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The Newcomer's Guide contains information about obtaining a North Carolina driver license, title and registration plates. Also included is information concerning vehicle safety inspections, financial responsibility, property taxes and local licenses. In addition, we have pointed out some of the laws that may be different from those in other states.

In the case of new residents, you must register your motor vehicle at the expiration of the time granted by reciprocity agreement between North Carolina and your prior state of residence (usually 30 days) or when gainful employment is accepted, whichever occurs first.

For your convenience the North Carolina Driver's Handbook is available here online In addition, you may pick up a handbook from any Driver License office.

For your convenience the North Carolina Driver's Handbook is available here in PDF format. In addition, you may pick up a handbook from any Driver License office.

The property tax system requires counties to assess the values of motor vehicles registered with DMV and to prepare tax bills. Three months after the motor vehicle’s registration renewal date, the vehicle owner will receive a tax bill which is payable on the first day of the following month.