All new residents who plan to drive, must obtain a North Carolina Driver's license within 30 days of establishing a permanent residence here. Most newcomers, unless they drive commercial vehicles will want a Class C License, which permits operation of personal cars and small trucks. If you drive a motorcycle, you'll also need a motorcycle endorsement. Licensed drivers who are 16 or 17 years old must present proof of completion of a state approved driver education course in their former state; otherwise, they receive a temporary license pending completion of the course here. North Carolina's driver's licenses are good for five years. To get a license apply in person at a driver's license office and take the vision, sign recognition and written tests. When you apply, present your current out-of-stte license or two other accepted forms of ID as wewll as proff of liability insurance from an inbsurer licensed in North Carolina. You'll also need to supply your Social Security number. For more information on North Carolina's license and motor vehicle registration rules, call the DMV Direct Access - 919-715-7000. You can access recorded information 24 hours a day using a touch-tone telephone and allowing the prompts, or check the DMV webiste - www.dmv.state.nc.us.
DRIVER'S LICENSE
8446 N, Tryon Street - Charlotte 704-547-5786
201-A W. Arrowood Road - Charlotte 704-527-2562
6016 Brookshire Blvd. - Charlotte 704-392-3266
Mooresville 704-664-3344
MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
6016 Brookshire Blvd. - Charlotte 704-399-8306
6058 E. Independence Blvd. - Charlotte 704-535-2525
4200-H South Blvd. - Charlotte 704-525-3832
Mooresville 704-663-5472
You must register your vehicle before the reciprocity agreement between North Carolina and your former state expires (usually 30 days). Registrationb is renewed annually. To register your vehicle apply in person at a license plate agency and present your title (unless title is held by a lien holder) and a valid registration card from your former state. If your title is held by a lien holder, you must provide the lienholder's name and address on a state form for title release. You also muist present proof of vehicle liability insurance at or above minimum standards (see Driver's License information for the list of acceptable documents.) You also must get a vehicle safety inspection within 10 days of receiving North Carolina license plate. This can be done at any state-authorized inspection station. Inspection is required annually. If your car is licensed in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus or Union counties, you'll also need an emissions inspection which is conducted at the same time as the safety inspection.
UTILITY HOOKUPS
POWER:
- Duke Power 800-777-9898
- Electracities 704-948-0550
- Energy United 800-522-3793
GAS:
- Piedmont Natural Gas 704-525-3882
- PSNC 877-776-2427
TELEPHONE:
- AT&T 888-757-6500
- Alltel 704-664-4123
CABLE:
- MI 704-662-3255
SATELLITE:
- Direct TV 800-531-5000
WATER/SEWER:
- City of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County 704-336-2211
- Town of Mooresville 704-663-3800
TRASH:
- North Mecklenburg 704-892-5108
- Mooresville - DEPT.of Public Works 704-664-4278