Owning a Car in North Carolina (Part 1)
Buying a car is an exciting time in a person’s life. It is a great feeling to know that you have worked hard and saved up your own money to purchase a vehicle that will going in your name. If you live in North Carolina, and you’re about to purchase a vehicle for the first time, there are a few things you should probably know. 
If You’ve Moved Here
If you’ve just moved to North Carolina from another state and you are bringing your vehicle with you, you have 30 days from the time you secure employment in the state of North Carolina (as well as whatever agreement your former state has with NC) in which to register your vehicle. In order to register your car, you have to have a North Carolina driver’s license first. This means that as soon as you move here, one of the first things you should do is go to the department of motor vehicles (DMV) and obtain a driver’s license (which requires you to take a written test).
Get a License!
Additionally, when you go to the DMV to get your driver’s license, first make sure that you have studied the DMV handbook prior to the exam and then have the following items with you:
- proof of age and identity (2 forms of ID showing your full name and date of birth)
- proof of residency
- proof of liability insurance- NC is very strict about this! If you own a vehicle, you must bring proof of insurance with you; if you do not own a vehicle but drive one (ex: you are listed as a driver on your parent’s insurance), bring a copy of that; if you do not own a car and don’t drive, you need to fill out a form saying so (Form DL-123A) and your license will be restricted.
- social security card (or proof of your SS #)
Your license will then be good from 4-8 years (depending on your age) and you will have to pay a small fee (check DMV web site).
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[…] you are thinking of owning a car in North Carolina, there are several things you should know. First of all, if you are moving to North Carolina […]
[…] Owning a car in North Carolina can be a pain if you are not prepared or do not know what you are doing. For example, if you are planning on moving down to North Carolina because of a career change, etc., if you already have a job, you have 30 days from the time you secure employment to register your vehicle before being penalized. However, before you can do this, you must first obtain a North Carolina driver’s license. So, if you have already secured employment prior to your moving down to North Carolina, it is advisable to get your driver’s license taken care of immediately so that you can move on to getting your vehicle registered. Before you go to the Department of Motor Vehicles, you will need to bring several things with you before they will allow you to take the written exam needed to get your license: 1) proof of age and identity (2 picture Id’s such as a driver’s license and a passport), 2) proof of liability insurance (a copy of your insurance policy) 3) proof of residency (lease agreement) 4) proof of social security (social security card). […]