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What is the cost to renew a driver's license in North Carolina?

I’m about to turn 21, and I need to get a new driver’s license to reflect my age. My parents paid for my last driver’s license, so I have no idea how much I should budget. What does it cost to renew a driver’s license in North Carolina?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Happy early birthday! You only turn 21 once, so it enjoy it responsibly. In response to your question, the cost to renew a driver’s license in
North Carolina
is $5.50 per year. However, the length of validity, or how long until the license expires, varies by age:
  • At age 16 or over the age of 65, a license is good for five years.
  • At age 17, a driver’s license is good for four years.
  • Between ages 18 and 65, a license is good for eight years.
This results in the following totals when you take into account the $5.50 annual fee:
  • Age 16: $27.50
  • Age 17: $22
  • Age 66 or older: $27.50
  • Between ages 18 and 65: $44
To apply for a driver’s license, you can either schedule an appointment at a local DMV or go online, create a MyNCDMV account, and select license renewal. Here’s the website:
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