DMV fees for license, registration to increase in NC this summer

NORTH CAROLINA — Expect to pay more at the Department of Motor Vehicles for license and registration-related fees.

Every four years, the North Carolina DMV is regulated to adjust fees as directed by state law based on the annual consumer price index.

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Starting July 1, an increase of over 19% will be added to things like licenses, permits and registration.

Expect a five-year driver’s license that is currently $5.50 for each year to cost $1 more per year. For registration on a regular passenger vehicle, the cost will go up from $38.75 to $46.25.

Registration fees for commercial vehicles, motorcycles, for-hire vehicles, house trailers, low-speed vehicles and electric vehicle fees are among others that will also increase.

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