When you buy a new car, truck, or other vehicle, you can often transfer your license plate. If your license plate or sticker is damaged or missing, you can order replacement tags in person or by mail if out of state.
Need personalized or special plates? Looking for disability parking tags? Visit our Disability Placards and Plates page for more application, fees, and other details.
Keep checking here for more information about "First in Freedom" plates as it becomes available. Your North Carolina license plate must have a validation sticker to show that your registration is up to date. The NC DMV offers several types specialty license plates, including personalized tags and organizational plates.
Learn more about your NC license plate choices on our Types of Special Plates page, and get detailed application information on our Special Plates Application page. For more information, including how to apply, see our Disability Placards and Plates page. Temporary tags for newly purchased vehicles are available from your vehicle dealer.
Our Vehicle Registration page has complete details, including required documentation and fees. You are required to renew your license plate by renewing your registration. You should receive a reminder by mail. Before you renew , your vehicle must pass an inspection. You can have it inspected no more than 90 days before your tag expires.
After you renew, you'll receive a new expiration sticker to put on your plate. A renewal notice isn't required to renew a vehicle registration. You can renew your vehicle's registration up to ninety 90 days before it expires provided your vehicle has passed a state inspection and has maintained the minimum insurance required. You can view information about exemption from emissions inspections here or information about the items inspected here.
You can also renew the registration after the expiration date, but you will be assessed a late fee. The registration expiration date can be found on your vehicle registration card. About sixty 60 days before it expires, the NCDMV will send a reminder notice to your last address on record, which includes the registration renewal fee and the property tax amount due. If you move and do not notify the NCDMV of your address change, you are still responsible for getting your vehicle inspected and your registration renewed on time.
If you are moving to another state, you are required to surrender your license plate and license. Environmental Agency's requirements. In North Carolina, you will need to have your vehicle pass the following tests before you can renew your vehicle registration:. You can have your vehicle tested at your local North Carolina inspection station or any approved out-of-state inspection station. Your vehicle must pass a vehicle safety inspection , unless it is 3 years old or older.
If your county requires a vehicle emissions test , you'll need to pass the inspection within 90 days before your NC registration expires. Your vehicle must also pass an on-board diagnostic OBD emissions test , unless it is:. NOTE : If your vehicle passes the safety inspection but fails the emissions test , you may be eligible for a vehicle inspection waiver.
To qualify for the inspection waiver you must:. For more information or to request an emissions testing waiver, please contact the North Carolina DMV at If your license plate or vehicle registration sticker is lost , stolen , or damaged , you can request a replacement either in person or by mail.
You cannot request a replacement license plate online. Trucks under 4, lbs. Trucks under 5, lbs. Trucks under 6, lbs. Money order. Vehicle emissions test — only required for certain NC counties. Vehicle Safety Inspection Your vehicle must pass a vehicle safety inspection , unless it is 3 years old or older.
Vehicle Emissions Testing If your county requires a vehicle emissions test , you'll need to pass the inspection within 90 days before your NC registration expires.
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