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North Carolina Drivers Permit Information

To get your drivers license in North Carolina, you need to apply for a Class C drivers license. You must have a North Carolina license within sixty (60) days of establishing residency. You must carry your license at all times. 

North Carolina Drivers License Requirements

18 years and under (Graduated Driver License - GDL)

  • Limited Learner Permit

    • You must be between the ages of 15 and 18.

    • Must have supervising driver.

    • Must have north carolina drivers ed.

    • Must be enrolled in high school.

    • For complete details and to get your Permit, please SIGN IN HERE

  • Level Two Limited Provisional License

    • You must be between the ages of 16 and 18.

    • Must have held Level 1 for at least twelve (12) months

    • Must have supervising driver.

    • Must be enrolled in high school.

    • For complete details and to get your Permit, please SIGN IN HERE

  • Level Three Full Provisional License

18 years and over

  • Learner Permit

    • You must be at least 18 years of age.

    • Must have licensed driver.

  • Regular Class C Drivers License

 

For complete details and Restrictions and to GET your North Carolina drivers license, please SIGN IN HERE

North Carolina Drivers Ed

Visit our north carolina drivers ed page for more information on North Carolina driver education.

Tests Required

  • Vision Test

  • Knowledge Test and Traffic Signs

  • Driving skill (Road Test)

Test requirements vary by age and depending on whether you've previously held a license in another state. 

For complete details and to GET your North Carolina license, please SIGN IN HERE

Fee

New Driver's License Class C

  • $4.00 Per Year

Learner Permit

  • $15.00 

Limited Learner Permit (Level 1)

  • $15.00 

Limited Provisional License (Level 2)

  • $15.00 

Full Provisional License (Level 3)

  • $4 Per Year

Temporary Permit

  • $15.00

Fees depend on your age that you received your drivers license. For complete Fees SIGN IN HERE

Documents needed to get your North Carolina Drivers License

  • Proof of Age and Identity (Primary Documents)

    • A few examples:
      • Birth Certificate from the U.S., Puerto Rico, or Canada (Certified)
      • Drivers License or ID from the U.S., Puerto Rico, or Canada
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE

  • For Minors (Under 18)

    • A few examples:
      • Parental or guardian signature

  • Proof of Residency

    • A few examples:
      • U.S. Passport with North Carolina address (must be active)
      • Utility Bill.
      • North Carolina vehicle registration (must be active)
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE

  • Social Security Number

    • A few examples
      • Social Security Card
      • 1099 Form
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE

  • Proof of Financial Responsibility

    • Proof of automobile liability insurance coverage
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Other Driver License Topics in the State of North Carolina

  • New Driver's License
  • Renew Driver's License
  • Change of Name
  • Learner's Permit