North Carolina Driver's Handbook, Section 7: How DMV Serves You
Driving records, vehicle registration, liability insurance, registration renewal, Tag & Tax Together and the annual inspection.
Summary written by MyPermitExam from the official handbook, Revised May 2025. Not a copy of the handbook. Checked Oct 2026. Not affiliated with the DMV. North Carolina Driver Handbook
Key rules
- Minimum liability insurance: $30,000 per person, $60,000 per crash and $25,000 for property damage. p. 99
- Coverage must be continuous: there is no grace period, and a lapse can cost the plate for 30 days. p. 99
- Vehicles are inspected every year, up to 90 days before the registration expires; tint must let through at least 35% of light. p. 101