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North Carolina permit test day: what to bring and where to go

Tick off each document as you pack it for the North Carolina knowledge test, then find your office and book a time. Every item links to the official North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles page it comes from.

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North Carolina permit test: what to bring

What to bring to the North Carolina permit test

Bring originals unless the official list says copies are accepted. Items marked Under 18 apply only to minors.

This checklist covers the requirements we could confirm on official pages. It may not be the whole list, so check the official North Carolina document list before you go.

Identity

Document proving age and identitySource: official North Carolina page for Document proving age and identity

Social Security number

Social Security card or another accepted SSN documentSource: official North Carolina page for Social Security card or another accepted SSN document

Residency

Review residency and legal-presence evidence for your applicant categoryThe teen Level 1 list also requires one North Carolina residency document. REAL ID has additional document requirements.Source: official North Carolina page for Review residency and legal-presence evidence for your applicant category

Parent or guardian

Parent or guardian present, or their written consent for another accompanying adultUnder 18The official teen page permits another accompanying person with written documentation of consent from a parent or guardian.Source: official North Carolina page for Parent or guardian present, or their written consent for another accompanying adult

Driver education

Driver Eligibility Certificate and Driver’s Education CertificateUnder 18Source: official North Carolina page for Driver Eligibility Certificate and Driver’s Education Certificate

Vision test

Prepare for written, sign-recognition and vision testingSource: official North Carolina page for Prepare for written, sign-recognition and vision testing

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Official list: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/driver-licenses/new-drivers/Pages/license-learner-permit.aspx

Where to go and how to book

Use the official office locator and confirm the appropriate learner-permit service. Teens follow the Level 1 route; adults follow the new-driver instructions.

Find an officehttps://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices-services/locate-dmv-office/Pages/dmv-offices.aspx?office=driverlicense

AppointmentsWe did not find an official online scheduler. Check the office finder for how your office works.

Source: ncdot.gov

Test languages and ID

Test languages

We could not find an official list of test languages for North Carolina. Ask your office or check the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles site before you book.

Good to know

Liability insurance evidence is not required for a learner permit. Follow the additional insurance rules when applying for a driver license.

Source: ncdot.gov

Ready for the test itself?

The documents get you in the door; the questions are what you pass. Take the free North Carolina practice test, or see the North Carolina DMV facts page for fees, age rules, and the question count.

Sources

Each checklist item quotes its official page. We fetched and checked these pages on 2026-09-29:

Rules change. If your office asks for something not listed here, the office is right. Spot a mistake? Tell us through the contact page.

Reviewed by Kevin Vu, CA DOI #4037122 · Last updated 2026-09-29