Will my vehicle need to be inspected before I obtain my North Carolina license plate? You will be allowed to register the vehicle without an inspection. When your next annual registration renewal is due, you must have the vehicle inspected to renew your registration.2021-01-15
How old does a car have to be to be exempt from inspection in NC?
Exemptions. Vehicles more than 30 years old are exempt from the annual safety inspection.2021-06-24
What year vehicle is exempt from inspection in NC?
Vehicles more than 30 years old are exempt from the annual safety inspection.2021-06-24
Does a 20 year old car need inspection in NC?
RALEIGH – Beginning Dec. 1, North Carolina's vehicle inspections requirement will exempt vehicles 20 years old from obtaining a yearly emissions test in the 22 counties which emissions testing is required. For example, a 1999 model year vehicle would be exempt from obtaining an emissions inspection starting Dec. 1.2019-11-19
Is there a grace period for car inspection in NC?
According to the NCDOT, you can drive for up to 15 days after your registration renewal date in North Carolina without getting a ticket. This window is a “grace period” to give you more time for your registration renewal.
Does a 2020 car have to be inspected in NC?
Safety Inspections A motor vehicle registered in North Carolina must pass an annual safety inspection before its registered owner can renew its vehicle registration. They can be conducted no more than 90 days before the license plate and registration expires.2021-06-24
What year vehicle is exempt from safety inspection in NC?
Vehicles more than 30 years old are exempt from the annual safety inspection.2021-06-24