Want to apply for or renew an NC state ID? These are the requirements
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles offers photo identification cards for customers who need some form of identification but don’t require a driver’s license.
While holders of these IDs are not eligible to operate motor vehicles, according to NCDMV, they can be helpful for those who are applying for jobs or want to open bank accounts.
Here’s how to apply for a North Carolina state ID, when they can be renewed and how much you’ll pay for one.
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What do you need to apply for an NC state ID?
Individuals must visit a driver’s license office to apply for an ID card and present the following documents:
A document verifying age and identity, such as a birth certificate or passport
A Social Security card
A document proving residency, such as a utility bill or school records
ID cards are mailed to applicants within 20 days, according to NCDMV.
When can NC state IDs be renewed?
Individuals can renew their state IDs up to six months before they expire online at payments.ncdot.gov or at any driver’s license office, according to NCDMV. If an ID is expired, it must be renewed in-person at a driver’s license office.
What are the fees for NC state IDs?
The fee for a standard non-operator ID card is $14, but there are no-fee IDs available for qualified customers, according to NCDMV.
No-fee IDs are available to North Carolina residents who:
Are legally blind
Over 70 years old
Are homeless
Have a license that was canceled because of a disability or a disease
Individuals who are legally blind must present a letter from a physician or the director of the N.C. Division of Services for the Blind, according to NCDMV. Those who are homeless can present a letter from the director of a shelter to verify their status.
No-fee ID cards are also available for residents who have been diagnosed with a developmental disability. Legal guardians of these individuals can complete the application for an ID card, and applicants must have their primary care providers complete the physician section on the form certifying that they have a disability.
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ID card services for homebound customers
Residents who wish to apply for an ID card but cannot visit a driver’s license office because of a severe disability can request homebound assistance by:
Completing the Homebound Service Request Form
Contacting NCDMV online
Calling Central Issuance at 919-861-3030
Sending a fax to 919-615-7289
Requesting by mail from the Central Issuance Unit, 3176 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27697-3176
Residents who request homebound assistance must present a letter from a physician stating they are homebound, according to NCDMV.
