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How do I get an Outer Banks license plate?

How do I get an Outer Banks license plate?

To qualify for an OBX plate, a person has to have a vehicle registered in North Carolina. But the plate is only issued over the counter on the Outer Banks, not by mail.

How do I know if my N.C. license plate is available?

Visit the North Carolina Personalized Plate Website to see if your personalized message is available and then follow the instructions to order online OR. Complete a Personalized North Carolina License Plate Application form.

Is a front license plate required in North Carolina?

And just in case you’re wondering…these are the 19 states that don’t require front license plates: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia.

Is N.C. issuing new license plates?

The replacement of the plates was initially supposed to start July 1, 2020, but was pushed back to 2021 because of COVID-19 impacts, NCDOT said. The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is indefinitely suspending its program to replace license plates more than six years old due to a worldwide aluminum shortage.

Does N.C. license plate Agency take credit cards?

​RALEIGH – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is expanding the type of payments it accepts at its license plate agencies to include non-contact credit and bank cards. All license plate agencies now accept Apple Pay, Android Pay, Samsung Pay, and other contactless cards for Visa and MasterCard transactions.

How long does it take to get a license plate in NC?

NCDMV will initially issue you a standard license plate to use until your personalized or special plate arrives in the mail within 6-8 weeks.

Does N.C. require 2 license plates?

The “Rugged Nineteen” states that require only one plate include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico. North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia.

What documents do I need to register my car in North Carolina?

Vehicle Registration in North Carolina

  • Your North Carolina drivers license.
  • Proof of car insurance.
  • A notarized vehicle title.
  • A Title Application form, completed by all owners of the vehicle.
  • A Declaration of Eligible Risk, also completed by all owners of the vehicle.
  • A license plate fee, plus any extra taxes.

Can I make an appointment at N.C. license plate agency?

Appointments can be scheduled online through NCDOT directly. To schedule an appointment online, visit the NCDOT website here. You cannot schedule an appointment online through myNCDMV at this time.

How do I pay my NCDMV?

​​The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles accepts cash, money orders, personal checks and Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit and debit cards at all NCDMV office locations. Payments in the form of check – either submitted by mail or in person – must: Be made payable to NCDMV.