In North Carolina, a program called Tag and Tax Together was implemented in 2013.  This program combines the vehicle registration fee and property tax on one notice which is mailed to the vehicle owner by NC Division of Motor Vehicles 60 days prior to the expiration of the registration. 

The total amount due on the combined statement will be made payable to NCDMV. You will not be able to renew your vehicle's registration unless the total taxes and registration fees on the vehicle are paid at the same time.

All registered motor vehicles are valued at retail value. Valuation appeals and supporting documentation must be postmarked or received within 30 days of the due date printed on the combined notice. 

If your address has changed since you registered your vehicle you can change your address by visiting your local license plate agency or by requesting a duplicate registration card online.

 
Visit your local License Plate Agency or www.ncdot.gov/dmv/ to pay taxes and fees, or find prior year taxes paid.

Q:  I have attempted to contact the Tag & Tax call center at 919-814-1779, but I cannot get through to speak to a representative.  What should I do?

A:  The Tag & Tax call center is experiencing a heightened call volume and has limited staffing. We request callers to patiently remain on hold or continue to call back throughout the day in an attempt to reach a representative.  The call center is the appropriate contact for information on registration renewals.

Q:  Are there any alternate ways to contact NCDMV?

A:  Yes.  You may contact NCDMV through the contact link on their website.  However, please be advised there is a backlog of requests and you will not receive an immediate response.

https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/contact/Pages/default.aspx

https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices-services/online/Pages/my-ncdmv-registration-renewal.aspx

Additional Comments:

  1. If a citizen chooses to mail their payment, it must be received by NCDMV before the registration expires. All remittances received after the registration expiration date will incur penalties. DMV does not honor the postmark date on the envelope.
  2. Vehicle registrations renewed by means of a registration renewal sticker expire at midnight on the last day of the month designated on the sticker. NCGS 20-66(g) provides a lawful period for operating the vehicle on the highway with the expired registration until midnight on the fifteenth (15th) day of the following month in which the sticker expired. This grace period only applies to receiving a violation for an expired registration. It does not apply to penalties and interest that are statutorily added for untimely renewal.