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NC Vehicle registration renewal

How to renew registration in North Carolina

Renew the current registration in North Carolina. Use the method below that matches how you want to renew.

Last synced Apr 23, 2026, 7:20 AM UTC from official source .

Grace period 15 days. County emissions: 19 guides.

Backup reminder

Get one email before your usual renewal month

Use the month your North Carolina renewal usually comes due. PlateHarbor will send a backup email before that month.

  • State-specific renewal page already selected
  • No account required
  • Useful if the state notice never shows up

One reminder, once a year, before the month you choose.

Checklist

What to bring

  • vehicle license plate number
  • last five digits of the title number
  • current North Carolina insurance information
  • completed safety or emissions inspection within 90 days when required

Methods

How to renew

Renew by mail

Open mail instructions

Renew by mail using the renewal notice and payment instructions.

What to mail
  • vehicle license plate number
  • payment for the renewal fees
  • current North Carolina insurance information

Where to send it: Send it to the mailing address shown on the state renewal notice or official instructions.

Use a kiosk

Open kiosk details

Renew by self-service kiosk where NCDMV Express kiosks support registration renewal.

County emissions

Check your county

Open your county page before you renew.

County emissions guide Alamance County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Buncombe County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Cabarrus County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Cumberland County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Davidson County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Durham County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Forsyth County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Franklin County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Gaston County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Guilford County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Iredell County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Johnston County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Lincoln County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Mecklenburg County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide New Hanover County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Randolph County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Rowan County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Union County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Wake County Open the county-specific emissions steps

Latest county emissions update for this state: Apr 23, 2026, 7:20 AM UTC.