Great News for NC Drivers: New Law Cuts DMV Lines and Allows More Online Renewals and What It Mean For Notaries Public
Big changes are here for North Carolina drivers! New laws, including Senate Bill 245 , aim to significantly reduce wait times and eliminate thousands of in-person visits to the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices across the state. The online renewal changes took effect in October and are already making an impact. Here are the key provisions you should know: 1. Easier Driver's License Renewals Online (S.B. 245) Standard Licenses: Residents with a standard (non-REAL ID) driver's license can now renew their license two consecutive times online . This extends the time before an in-person visit is required from 16 years to up to 24 years . REAL IDs & In-Person Photos: Even if you have a REAL ID, you can now renew your license online for a second consecutive time if you had a new photo taken during the previous in-person renewal. Federal law still requires a new photo every 16 years for REAL IDs, necessitating an in-person trip at that interval. State officials noted th...