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Learner's Permit North Carolina

How to apply for a learner's permit: North Carolina



Learner's Permit North Carolina

Forms download icon North Carolina's official forms for apply for a learner's permit


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DL-4B - Driving Log to Advance to N.C. Level 3 Full Provisional Driver License

Use this form to keep track of the hours of guided driving practice you need to get a Level 3 NC temporary license.

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DL-4A - Driving Log to Advance to N.C. Level 2 Limited Provisional Driver License

Use this form to keep track of the hours you drove with a supervising driver as part of getting your NC Level 2 temporary license.


DMV Appointment in North Carolina

Appointment information

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Schedule your DMV appointment in North Carolina

No. Walk-ins are accepted. Appointments are available for some services, although.

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Yes. Walk-ins are accepted. Appointments are available for some services, although.

You can schedule your appointment online pressing here.


DMV Hours in North Carolina

Today, being Friday, North Carolina DMV offices open at different hours, starting from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Opening hours:

  • 35 offices at North Carolina open today at 7 a.m.
  • 89 offices at North Carolina open today at 8 a.m.
  • 12 offices at North Carolina open today at 8:30 a.m.
  • 90 offices at North Carolina open today at 9 a.m.

However, take into consideration that seven offices are closed today.

We recommend selecting your county from the list below to find your closest office hours.

Today, being Friday, North Carolina DMV offices close at different hours, starting from 12 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Closing hours:

  • 2 offices at North Carolina close today at 12 p.m.
  • 1 office at North Carolina close today at 3 p.m.
  • 11 offices at North Carolina close today at 4 p.m.
  • 3 offices at North Carolina close today at 4:30 p.m.
  • 1 office at North Carolina close today at 4:45 p.m.
  • 206 offices at North Carolina close today at 5 p.m.
  • 1 office at North Carolina close today at 6 p.m.
  • 1 office at North Carolina close today at 7:45 p.m.

We recommend selecting your county from the list below to find your closest office hours.

Tomorrow, being Saturday, some North Carolina DMV offices will open at 8 a.m.

However, take into consideration that 232 offices will be closed tomorrow.

We recommend selecting your county from the list below to find your closest office hours.

Yes, some offices are open on weekends:

There is one North Carolina DMV office open on Saturday.

We recommend selecting your county from the list below to find your closest office hours.

There is one North Carolina DMV office open on Saturday.

We recommend selecting your county from the list below to find your closest office hours.

No, the North Carolina DMV doesn't open on Sunday.


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DMV Handbooks in North Carolina

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Driver's License

North Carolina Drivers Handbook (English).

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Driver's License

North Carolina Drivers Handbook (Spanish).

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Driver's License

Regulatory Signs.

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Driver's License

Warning Signs.

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Driver's License

Motorcyclist Handbook.

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