NC DOT & DMV
NC Department of Transportation
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is responsible for all modes of transportation in the state, including highways, rail, aviation, ferries, public transit and bicycle and pedestrian. NCDOT also includes the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, State Ports Authority, Global TransPark and Turnpike Authority.
NC Department of Motor Vehicles
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is the division of the North Carolina Department of Transportation which oversees driver licenses and vehicle registrations within the state of North Carolina.
My DMV
MyDMV is the NCDMV online portal that lets you view and manage details about your driver license and vehicle registration and conveniently complete NCDMV services anytime and anywhere, without ever having to wait in a line.
NC Real ID
Congress passed the REAL ID Act requiring states to issue identification that meets higher security standards. Beginning in 2020, federal agencies will enforce tougher security standards at airport check-ins, federal buildings, military installations and nuclear sites.
The NC REAL ID will make it more convenient to board a commercial airplane or visit a military base or other federal facility.
Completely optional, the NC REAL ID is just like a traditional license or ID but has a star at the top. Driver licenses and IDs without a gold star are noted "Not for Federal Identification."
A person without an NC REAL ID will still be able to board flights or enter federal facilities, but they will have to provide additional documentation with their traditional license or ID.
The NC REAL ID will make it more convenient to board a commercial airplane or visit a military base or other federal facility.
Completely optional, the NC REAL ID is just like a traditional license or ID but has a star at the top. Driver licenses and IDs without a gold star are noted "Not for Federal Identification."
A person without an NC REAL ID will still be able to board flights or enter federal facilities, but they will have to provide additional documentation with their traditional license or ID.
Page updated: 11/01/18
