Regarding my car....what first, registration? license?

[smash31]

Originally Posted by saralee

This is the first time in many years and many states that I had to take the written test again. I was surprised too! DH wasn't worried one bit but I was a nervous wreck thinking there was no way I would pass on the first try. To my surprise, the test was quite easy and it mostly boiled down to common sense. I am happily a legitimate NC lincensed driver now.

A quick review of the book wouldn't hurt but you'll likely have no problem!

Good luck!

Sara

I'd recommend studying for the written test. I didn't, barely passed and I am normally an excellent test taker. They ask questions that are purposely confusing in an effort to trip you up. Many transplants I know went through the same thing. At least get the book and take a look through it beforehand.

[FLtoNC]

Originally Posted by DBGNCSU05

Also, per the NCDOT Website, "To apply for your vehicle title and registration you will need to obtain your North Carolina Driver's License."

This is not true, as I just got my vehicle title & registration on Friday & I do not have a NC license yet.

[mm34b]

Originally Posted by FLtoNC

This is not true, as I just got my vehicle title & registration on Friday & I do not have a NC license yet.

Yeah, I think it's wishful thinking on the DMV's part. I registered my SUV at the Rural Hall office. They never asked for any driver's license let alone a NC one, which I didn't have anyway. All they asked for was my NC address, insurance company policy number, out-of-state title and money. It might depend on which office one uses.

[FLtoNC]

Originally Posted by mm34b

Yeah, I think it's wishful thinking on the DMV's part. I registered my SUV at the Rural Hall office. They never asked for any driver's license let alone a NC one, which I didn't have anyway. All they asked for was my NC address, insurance company policy number, out-of-state title and money. It might depend on which office one uses.

They asked to see my FL driver's license.

[slvrcts04]

Originally Posted by FLtoNC

1) Get new car insurance (NC policy)
2) Get new car tags/registration (bring proof of insurance & proof of residence - i.e. utility bill with your address on it)
3) Get an emissions/safety inspection within 10 days of obtaining car tags (bring registration)
4) Get NC driver's license (bring unlaminated SS card & current driver's license)

This is assuming you moved here from out of state.

This is exactly what I did also. My husband went to get his NC license yesterday and they told him that the insurance card needs to have his name on it also?? Both cars are in my name. I mean, you don't even have to have a car to get a license, right?? I don't get it.

[berryjuice4life]

do I need to have the cars inspected before getting my new license plates and such???

[saralee]

Originally Posted by NCMOMOFTWO

do I need to have the cars inspected before getting my new license plates and such???

No. Inspection was the last thing we did. Plates and registration was actually the first.

Sara

[UpeoWaMacho]

Originally Posted by groove1

Yes, you do have to take the written when moving to NC.

In addition to the standard car written test, if you wish to transfer your motorcycle designation, you also have to take another written exam for that.