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'We have made a lot of progress': Governor Stein says DMV wait times dropped by 90%
On Thursday, Governor Josh Stein provided updates on the wait times at the NCDMV after the summer rush.
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Delivery drones, e-bikes and driver’s license renewals in focus at NC legislature
State lawmakers are proposing changes to transportation laws in North Carolina this summer, while also eyeing an entirely new strategy for planning and building roads, utilities and other infrastructure.
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NC DMV now lets eligible 18-year-old drivers upgrade license online
If you are 18 years or older with a Level 2 Limited Provisional License, you can now get your Class C driver's license online.
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Why NC driver’s license offices scaled back hours
North Carolina driver’s license offices have returned to standard 8 a.m. opening times after the exhaustion of federal grant funding used for extended morning hours. Despite the reduced hours, the DMV reports significantly shorter wait times compared to previous years.
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NC elections board pressures DMV to share drivers’ full Social Security numbers
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is reviewing whether it can legally share drivers’ full Social Security numbers with election officials who have requested it as part of an effort to verify voter eligibility. Opponents of the practice worry the data could fall into the wrong hands.
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North Carolina DMV makes Level 3 license upgrade easier with new online process for teens
North Carolina teen drivers can now upgrade their Level 2 Limited Provisional License to a Level 3 Full Provisional License entirely online. This initiative saves time by eliminating DMV visits, part of broader online service expansions under Senate Bill 245.
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NC woman’s license nearly suspended due to database error
Stephanie Layton nearly had her license suspended due to a mistaken Maryland speeding ticket she never received. Despite the DMV's initial inaction, Layton's persistence and the intervention of WRAL 5 On Your Side finally cleared her record.
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New NC law seeks to ease long DMV lines
North Carolina drivers without a REAL ID can now renew their driver's license online for a second consecutive time.
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NCDMV certifies private driver's ed schools for teen road tests, reducing wait times
This collaboration is set to streamline the licensing process, providing more convenient options for students eager to hit the road.
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New NC bill aims for more efficient driver's license renewal process
According to state lawmakers, the bill would save the DMV hundreds of thousands of in-person visits and would get new and experienced drivers on the road without the extra hassle.
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Renewing your driver's license? NC lawmakers want to make it easier, and scrap some driving logs
State legislators on Tuesday moved forward with a proposal to allow North Carolinians to renew their driver's licenses more often online, and to scrap a requirement that new drivers document their driving practice hours and submit logs to the state.
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DMV delays: Teen could lose bank account for lack of license
A local teen's journey into adulthood faces an unexpected hurdle as Josie Wheeler confronts bureaucratic delays at the DMV, threatening her new job's direct deposit requirements.
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DMV delays: NC teen could lose bank account because she lacks ID
A local teen's journey into adulthood faces an unexpected hurdle as Josie Wheeler confronts bureaucratic delays at the DMV, threatening her new job's direct deposit requirements.
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NCDMV’s driver’s license offices experience credit card processing outage
North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles driver's license offices experienced a system outage on Wednesday, preventing them from processing credit card payments. The state is working to resolve the issue by Thursday morning.
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Triangle residents endure heatwave in long DMV lines despite promised improvements
As temperatures soar to 100 degrees, Triangle residents are still braving long lines at the DMV despite new Saturday hours intended to reduce wait times.
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Some fixes underway at NCDMV, but leaders say more staff needed
Despite many changes at the NCDMV aimed at cutting down long lines. But at many offices, those lines are still as long as ever, and they're not likely to get much better until state lawmakers approve more staff for the agency.
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Long lines persist at NCDMV license branches despite recent changes
Despite many changes at the NCDMV aimed at cutting down long lines. But at many offices, those lines are still as long as ever, and they're not likely to get much better until state lawmakers approve more staff for the agency.
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NC drivers get 2-year grace period for license renewals amid backlog
North Carolina residents with standard driver's licenses now have an additional two years to renew their expired driver’s licenses through Dec. 31, 2027. But the licenses won’t be eligible for everything.
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NCDMV: Check in and wait anytime to avoid long lines
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has expanded walk-in services across 82 statewide driver license offices, allowing customers to without appointments to walk in any time during business hours.
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Two-year break for driver's license renewals headed for NC House floor
The bill would give every driver's license holder a two-year grace period after their license's expiration date to renew it. Supporters say it's a response to ongoing problems at the state Dept. of Motor Vehicles.
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Expect DMV delays this week as REAL ID deadline nears
Starting Wednesday, May 7, a REAL ID will be required to fly domestically in the United States.
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NC bill could speed up licensing for teens amid DMV delays, critics say it could risk safety
A new bill passed by the North Carolina House Transportation Committee aims to expedite the licensing process for teen drivers, reducing the learner's permit period from nine to six months and eliminating the need for a school endorsement letter.
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Bill proposes 2-year extension on driver's license renewals to ease DMV backlogs
North Carolina lawmakers are pushing forward with House Bill 821, which aims to grant residents an additional two years to renew their driver's licenses in response to the growing backlog at DMV offices.
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NC bill would extend time before driver's licenses expire
North Carolina lawmakers are advancing legislation that would give residents an extra two years to renew their driver's licenses, a move designed to address growing backlogs at Department of Motor Vehicles offices across the state.
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NCDMV closes Raeford, Laurinburg offices due to staffing shortages
North Carolina DMV offices in Raeford and Laurinburg are closed until further notice due to staff shortages.
