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North Carolina · Auto Dealers · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your North Carolina Auto Dealer License

North Carolina auto dealers must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, License & Theft Bureau.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, License & Theft Bureau rule on September 4, 2026.

CE hours
6 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers North Carolina auto dealers holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, License & Theft Bureau.

When to renew

North Carolina auto dealers licenses renew every year, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_20/GS_20-288.html)

The continuing education North Carolina requires

North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, License & Theft Bureau requires 6 hours of approved continuing education every year. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    North Carolina sets auto dealers requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education

    North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, License & Theft Bureau requires 6 hours every year. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the North Carolina auto dealers course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In North Carolina, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, License & Theft Bureau

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, License & Theft Bureau

North Carolina auto dealer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do North Carolina auto dealers need?
North Carolina auto dealers must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, License & Theft Bureau.
Can North Carolina auto dealers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the North Carolina requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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