Here's the ultimate guide to transferring your out-of-state license to a North Carolina driver license. This is specifically if you have a US driver's license from another state and want to change it to North Carolina driver license. If you have a driver license from another country, check out getting a driver's license in North Carolina.
What You’ll Need to Transfer your Driver License to North Carolina
- 4 documents to prove your identity, age, Social Security number, and residency in North Carolina: Full list of acceptable documents
- Valid out-of-state driver’s license
- $40 for Class C driver’s license (valid for 8 years)
What You’ll Need To Do
- Make an appointment or visit your nearest DMV office.
- Submit the required documents & ID
- Pass the vision test
- Surrender your out-of-state license
- Submit payment
- Receive a Temporary Driving Certificate
- Receive your North Carolina Class C driver’s license via U.S. mail within 15 business days
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