Motor vehicles, including motorcycles must be registered on-base
within ten days after arrival.
Requirements for vehicle
registration are, valid state registration, valid operators permit, vehicle
liability insurance, and valid license plates. Members transferring
from other bases must transfer decals to a Pope AFB decal. Vehicles
must display a valid state inspection sticker if registered in North Carolina,
or if required in the state where your vehicle is registered.
If you
decide to register your vehicle in North Carolina, there is an annual county tax
on vehicles determined by make, size and weight. Active Duty military
are exempt from this tax by stating they are active duty on the
form. Family members listed on the title must pay 1/2 of this
tax.
NC Drivers License licensing Locations:
Hours of
Operation: 0800-1700 Mon-Fri
You have 30 days after
establishing residence in North Carolina to renew your operators
license. You are required to take a written and vision test to get a
North Carolina license for the first time. You must show proof of
insurance and pay fees in cash or money order (no checks). North
Carolina is currently aligning driver's licenses on a five year rotation
according to age. The cost of your license will be $2.50 per
year.
Learner's permits can be obtained by anyone ages 15 and
above. Those learners from 15 to 18 must have attended a Driver's
Education course.
The following organizations will provide information on
registering your vehicle on base and/or in North Carolina, obtaining hunting and
fishing licenses, and base regulations: