Applicants must pass a written exam and an eye exam. When you are issued a North Carolina license, the driver’s license from your prior state of residence must be surrendered to the Driver License Examiner.

You may apply at the

Drivers License Office
2815 E. 10th Street
(252) 830-3456

Vehicle Inspections

New residents must have their autos inspected within 10- days of getting their registration. Inspections are required annually.

Vehicle Registration

Out-of-state vehicles must be registered at the expiration of the time granted by reciprocity agreement between North Carolina and your prior state of residence (usually 30s) or when gainful employment is accepted, whichever occurs first.

To register your motor vehicle, you must furnish:

1. Title & valid insurance from the prior state of residence. If a lien holder holds the title, you must provide lien holder’s name & address.

2. Title fee and registration fee.

3. Proof of address

4. Proof of insurance.

5. Mileage on motor vehicle.

Registration must be renewed on an annual basis.

Rivergate Shopping Center
E. 19th Street
758-8247

Red Oak Shopping Center
1506 Southwest Greenville Blvd.
(252) 756-5099