Chatham County Auto and Driver's Licenses

League of Women Voters^®
of Orange-Durham-Chatham

How to contact the Chatham County Driver's License Offices and the Motor Vehicle Registration Offices.

Driver's License. Motor Vehicle Registration.

Driver's License Offices

Location:

1103 North Second Ave.(Hwy 421 S & 64 W North), Siler City

663-2601

Hours: M-F, 8-4:30

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New residents must apply within 60 days for a N.C. driver's license. Booklets are available on loan to prepare for the examination, in English and Spanish. Testing is also available in Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

Motor Vehicle Registration and License Plate Agency

Location:

1205 N. Second Ave. West, Siler City

742-2436

Hours: M-F, 9-5

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Payments by cash or by check with two forms of ID; no credit cards. Motor vehicles must be registered and licensed within 30 days of purchase or of establishing permanent residency.
Application for license plate requires certificate of title (from seller or from state of previous residence) and the company name and policy number of automobile liability insurance (company must be recognized in N.C.)
Within 10 days after registration the vehicle must be inspected at an authorized service station.

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