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Designed by license plate collector and North Carolina historian Charles Robinson, the "First in Freedom" plate design recognizes two important events: the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence on May 20, 1775, and the Halifax Resolves on April 12, 1776.

​​​Once an individual establishes a permanent residence outside North Carolina and takes the proper steps to become a licensed driver there, they must surrender their North Carolina license plate and driver license to the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles.

​​​Once an individual establishes a permanent residence outside North Carolina and takes the proper steps to become a licensed driver there, they must surrender their North Carolina license plate and driver license to the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles.

Whether you are getting rid of your old car in North Carolina or just transferring ownership, you will need to surrender and return your plates to the DMV within 1 month to avoid penalties.

In North Carolina, you need to return your old license plates to the DMV after selling the car. DO this BEFORE cancelling insurance on the vehicle! You may face a fine for cancelling the insurance before returning the plates.

ing to the North Carolina DMV, failure to respond within the required amount of time – 10 days – can result in the loss of your license plates for at least 30 days and possible registration suspension.

Do I remove my license plate when I sell a car in North Carolina? Yes. The license plate should be removed and transferred to your replacement vehicle or turned into the North Carolina DMV.

To obtain a permanent registration plate, an authorized representative of the entity must provide proof of ownership, provide proof of financial responsibility as required by General Statute 20-309, and pay a fee of six dollars ($6.00).