NCDMV announces moratorium on driver license expirations
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles announced a moratorium on the expiration of Class C driver licenses in North Carolina.
Under this legislation, Class C licenses (standard passenger vehicle licenses) expiring on or after July 1, 2025, will remain valid for driving purposes within the state for up to two years beyond the printed expiration date.
The moratorium, in effect through Dec. 31, 2027, applies only to Class C licenses and allows continued in-state driving privileges during the two-year grace period. Expired licenses will not be valid for any purpose other than establishing the license holder’s driving privilege, including identification purposes and air travel, and may not be recognized by other states or federal entities. The moratorium does not apply to commercial driver licenses or any licenses that are suspended, revoked, or cancelled.