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How do I obtain NC vehicle registration for my motorcycle? North Carolina
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Registering Motorcycles in North Carolina
The steps you’ll take to register your motorcycle (or, your scooter or moped, depending on engine size and speed – see note below) will depend on how you came to own the bike and maybe even when you came to live in the state.NOTE: North Carolina doesn’t require bikes like mopeds or scooters to be registered unless either has an engine larger than 50 cc and/or it can exceed 30 mph on a level surface.
Private Sale
If you purchased your motorcycle from a private individual, visit any NC DMV office with:
- A notarized title assigned to you.
- A completed title application (Form MVR-1).
- An odometer disclosure statement if the motorcycle is fewer than 10 years old. You and the seller must sign it.
- A completed Declaration of Eligible Risk (Form MVR-615).
- Payment for $18 registration fee and $40 title fee.
Dealer Sale
If you purchased your motorcycle from a dealership, visit any NC DMV office with the following:
- A notarized title assigned to you.
- A completed title application (Form MVR-1).
- An odometer disclosure statement if the motorcycle is less than 10 years old. You and the seller must sign it.
- A completed Declaration of Eligible Risk (Form MVR-615).
- A bill of sale showing the purchase price.
- Payment for $18 motorcycle registration fee and $40 title fee.
New Resident
If you’re new to North Carolina and need to register your motorcycle, visit any NC DMV office with:
- The motorcycle's out-of-state title.
- A completed title application (Form MVR-1).
- If the motorcycle is less than 10 years old, record odometer reading on title.
- A completed Declaration of Eligible Risk (Form MVR-615).
- Payment for $18 registration fee and $40 title fee.
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