09/04/2026
📢 Starting Oct. 1, North Carolina will officially transition to an all-electronic vehicle registration system. NCDMV will no longer issue printed vehicle registration cards or license plate stickers.
What this means for you:
âś… You still need to pass an inspection and renew your registration annually
❌ You don’t need to display a sticker or carry a physical card starting Oct. 1
Go to ncdmv.gov/registration for more details.