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Guidance covers three renewal routes—online, by mail, and in person—along with specific conditions such as CDL/learner permit status, expiration timeframe, residency, age, photo and SSN records, and identity documentation needs. 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You can begin the renewal process up to six months before your license’s expiration date.  \nBefore you can renew your driver’s license, you must meet certain eligibility requirements based on your application method.  \nOnline  \nTo renew your license online, all the following must be true:  \n You do not possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or a learner’s permit.  \n Your license has not been expired for longer than two years.  \n You are a U.S. citizen (not a legal permanent resident.  \n Your address, name and gender are the same as on your current license.  \nBy Mail  \nYou are only eligible to renew your license by mail if you:  \n Did not use this method for your last renewal.  \n Are temporarily living outside the U.S. for at least 30 consecutive days or are on active duty with the armed forces and stationed outside of the state.  \n Have a regular non-commercial driver’s license and not a full provisional license.  \n Have a permanent North Carolina address.  \n Are younger than 72 years of age.  \n Have a photo on file with the DMV that is less than five years old.  \n Have your SSN on file with the DMV and do not need to provide a legal presence document.  \nIn Person  \nYou may be required to renew in person if you need to complete any tests, such as the vision exam, or if you need an updated photo.  \nIf you are renewing in person because your current license was lost or stolen, you must also provide two documents to verify your identity and one document to prove your Social Security Number (SSN) .  \nOnline  \nDriver’s License Renewal  \nWhat You Need  \n Your driver’s license  \n Your Social Security Number (SSN)  \n Your driver’s license renewal notice  \n A valid email address  \n A debit or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) for the renewal fee ($5 per year)  \nSteps to Take  \n1. Navigate to the DMV Online Service system.  \n2. Click on “Renew License.”  \n3. Agree to the identity, eyesight and information accuracy statements.  \n4. Accept the Terms of Service.  \n5. Provide your driver’s license number, date of birth and SSN to retrieve your record.  \n6. Confirm your information and choose torenew your license.  \n7. Pay the renewal fees.  \n8. Receive a confirmation and receipt by email.  \n9. Receive your new license by mail in seven to 14 business days.  \n10. Destroy your previous driver’s license.  \nBy Mail  \nDriver’s License Renewal  \nWhat You Need  \n The North Carolina Out-of-State Driver’s License Renewal Packet  \n Military or Department of Defense credentials, if applicable  \n Unexpired immigration documents  \n Check or money order for the renewal fee  \nSteps to Take  \n1. Fill out all documents included in the renewal packet.  \n2. Submit the application packet, supporting documentation and payment to the mail-in address:  \nNCDMV  \nAttn: Military/Internet Unit  \n3176 Mail Service Center  \nRaleigh, NC 27697-3176  \n3. Receive a temporary license renewal card, valid for 60 days, at the temporary mailing address you provided on the form.  \nIn Person  \nDriver’s License Renewal  \nWhat You Need  \n Your current driver’s license OR two documents verifying your identity and one verifying your SSN  \n Your driver’s license renewal notice  \n Cash, money order, personal check or Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit or debit card to pay the renewal fee  \nSteps to Take  \n1. Locate a driver’s license office in your area and make an appointment, if available.  \n2. Visit the office and provide your renewal notice, current driver’s license or other identifying documents.  \n3. Complete a vision exam and other exams as necessary.  \n4. Have your photo taken.  \n5. Pay the renewal fee.  \n6. Receive your renewed license.  \n7. Surrender your previous license.  \nVIP Concierge Services  \nStill have question","cbCaiu1sBHv9ThCF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiu1sBHv9ThCF","pdf",758237,11,"English","# Eligibility Check\n## Online renewal requirements\n## By Mail renewal requirements\n## In Person renewal requirements\n# What You Need\n## Online\n## By Mail\n## In Person\n# Steps to Take\n## Online steps\n## By Mail steps\n## In Person steps\n## VIP Concierge Services","[{\"question\":\"When can you start renewing a North Carolina driver’s license, and how early will you be notified?\",\"answer\":\"You can begin the renewal process up to six months before the expiration date. You should receive a renewal notification 60 days before your license expires.\"},{\"question\":\"What conditions must be true to renew your driver’s license online?\",\"answer\":\"You must not have a CDL or a learner’s permit, your license cannot be expired for longer than two years, you must be a U.S. citizen, and your address, name, and gender must match your current license. The guidance also lists the required match to DMV records.\"},{\"question\":\"What documents and steps are required if you renew by mail or in person?\",\"answer\":\"By mail, you must use the mail-in renewal packet requirements, include the renewal fee payment, and submit to the NCDMV Military/Internet Unit address; you receive a temporary card valid for 60 days. In person, you may need identity and SSN verification documents, a vision exam and other tests as necessary, a new photo, renewal fee payment, and surrender your previous license.\"}]","How to Renew Your Driver’s License in North Carolina - Step-by-step Guide | PDF",28]