North Carolina DMV increases fees by 19% from July 1, 2022, based on Consumer Price Index.
North Carolina's Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) will increase fees by over 19% from July 1, 2022, as mandated by state law, which requires the DMV to adjust fees and rates every four years based on the percentage change in the annual Consumer Price Index during the last four years. This will affect nearly 90 license and registration-related fees, including a $1 per year increase for a regular driver's license, an increase in learner's permit and provisional license fees, and a rise in the annual fee for regular private passenger vehicle registrations, from $38.75 to $46.25. Fees for commercial driver licenses, copies of driving records, and several other license-related processes will also see slight increases.