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## Moving to North Carolina 

A new resident has 60 days after establishing residence to obtain a North Carolina license or learner permit. If you hold a commercial driver license from another jurisdiction and wish to maintain a commercial license, you must apply for and receive a North Carolina commercial license within 30 days after becoming a resident. 

DMV shall not issue a driver license or identification card to an applicant who has resided in this state for less than 12 months until the division has completed a search of the National Sex Offender Public Registry (North Carolina General Statute 20-9(i)). 

## A new resident applying for a Class C License may be required to be tested on the following: 

• Knowledge test; 

• Vision test; 

• Traffic signs recognition test; and 

• Driving skills test (if the examiner deems necessary). 

A nonresident is, “Any person whose legal residence is in a state, territory, or jurisdiction other than North Carolina or in a foreign country.” 

## Examples of nonresidents: 

•  Salesmen whose homes are in other states who travel through North Carolina; 

•  Out-of-state college students who intend to return to their home states upon completion of their education in North Carolina; 

•  Members of the armed forces stationed in North Carolina who intend to return to their home states; and 

•  Spouses of nonresident members of the armed forces stationed in North Carolina. 

## North Carolina's Driver License and Identification Card 

Digital imaging is used to obtain and store customer photos and signatures. The driver license/identification card is equipped with a bar code system that houses customer data. 

North Carolina issues driver licenses, learner permits and ID cards from a central location. Customers who take required tests and have their photos made at the local driver license office will receive a temporary driving certificate valid for 60 days. Customers may keep their current license or ID card to use as a photo ID until their new license is delivered by mail within 60 days. 

Driver licenses may be renewed up to six months before a customer’s birthday. Customers are encouraged to renew their license as early as possible to make sure their new license arrives on time. Visit MyNCDM V.gov  for more information. 

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