To apply for an original North Carolina Driver License view our "Applying for a Driver License?" Section.

Military Service Personnel coming from overseas with a foreign title, foreign registration or military registration card will need to call 919-861-3500.

For general information on registering your vehicle view our "How do I title & register a vehicle?" Section.

Tax due at 3% of the purchase price if purchased from a dealer or 3% of the computer schedule value if casual sale (whether they are a resident or non-resident).

1. Vehicles purchased overseas by military personnel with military registration are taxed at 3% not to exceed $150.00.
   
   
2. Vehicles purchased overseas without a registration being issued no maximum tax due. 3% of Bill-of-Sale price will be collected.
   
   
3. Owner has to have the vehicle inspected in North Carolina prior to a license plate being issued.

Notarization is not required from foreign countries; however, a completed assignment or a Bill-of-Sale is required.

Military personnel (residents and non-residents) registering a vehicle in North Carolina are not exempt from paying the Highway Use Tax.

For a more detailed explanation of the Highway Use Tax (HUT) you can view our Highway Use Tax Section.