8/28/06-Gov. Mike Easley has signed a bill into law that allows drivers between ages 18 and 53 to renew their licenses for eight-year terms. The current renewal period is five years.
Young drivers’ licenses will expire on their 21st birthday. Older drivers will continue to renew their licenses every five years.
Another provision in the new law, previously HB267, allows all applicants for new driver’s licenses to get their permanent licenses by mail. Currently, licenses must be picked up from local Division of Motor Vehicles offices.
As of July 2008, all licenses and permits will be generated at a central location. Drivers will use temporary licenses during the 20-day renewal period.

8/2/06-A bill awaiting Gov. Mike Easley’s signature would allow drivers between ages 18 and 53 to renew their licenses for eight-year terms. The current renewal period is five years.
HB267 would also allow all applicants for new driver’s licenses to get their permanent licenses by mail. Currently, licenses must be picked up from local Department of Motor Vehicles offices.
But removed from the bill was a provision that would have allowed drivers to renew their licenses on the Internet.
For bill status, call (919) 733-7778 or (919) 733-7779.