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How NCDMV appointments work

North Carolina driver license offices take walk-ins all day, until the office is full, and appointments up to 7 days ahead. Appointments are optional; depending on the office and time of day, walking in may be faster. License plate agencies don't take appointments.
  1. 1

    Check if you can skip it

    Many renewals, replacements and address changes can be done on myNCDMV or at a kiosk. Take our 4-question check first.

    Take the check
  2. 2

    Book up to 7 days ahead

    On NCDMV's appointment site, pick the service (driver license, ID card, teen driver, CDL or motorcycle knowledge test) and an office. New slots open each weekday.

  3. 3

    Confirm within 15 minutes

    NCDMV texts or emails a link. Confirm within 15 minutes, and again within 24 hours of the reminder sent 4 days before, or the appointment is cancelled.

  4. 4

    Arrive on time

    15 minutes or more late cancels it. Road tests aren't given after 4 p.m.

  5. 5

    Save your plan

    Add it to My plan here to get your checklist and a calendar reminder.

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Source:NCDMV: driver license appointments(opens official site)