In most cases, the deadline is within 30 days of establishing a permanent address. When the title is held by a lienholder, you must furnish the lienholder's name and address. You must also certify to the DMV that your vehicle is covered by liability insurance by a N.C. licensed insurance company. You must have the current mileage on your vehicle. Registrations must be renewed yearly.
Residents moving to North Carolina from another state are subject to the tax.
If the vehicle was taxed by another jurisdiction within 90 days of applying for an N.C. title, you would receive credit for that fax and pay only the difference between that amount and the N.C. tax. You must show proof that you paid such a tax. Such proof may be recorded on your bill of sale or registration. Applications for personalized plates must be submitted to the Division of Motor Vehicles about eight weeks in advance. The choice of words and letters selected to appear on the personalized plate cannot exceed eight spaces and is limited to two characters other than alpha and numeric symbols.