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North Carolina License Plate Agency

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Location Details

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Address

348 South Main Street, Sparta, NC, 28675

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Phone

Not listed — call the NC DMV main line for routing.

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Hours of Operation

Hours not posted. Call ahead or check the official NC DMV site.

Services Provided

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Taking the Knowledge Test in North Carolina

Planning to take your written permit test at North Carolina License Plate Agency? Here's what NC DMV requires statewide — call ahead to confirm this location offers knowledge testing.

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Format: 25 questions, multiple choice, need 20 correct (80%) to pass; separate road signs test.

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Appointments: Yes, appointments strongly encouraged and can be scheduled online via skiptheline.ncdot.gov up to 7 days in advance.

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Bring: Proof of age/identity, Social Security number, NC residency, and legal presence; teens under 18 need parent/guardian present and driver education certificate.

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If you don't pass: One attempt per visit. Wait 7 day(s) before retaking.

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Renewing Your License in North Carolina

North Carolina licenses are valid for 8 years and a standard renewal costs $52. Non-REAL ID driver licenses and state ID cards can be renewed online two times in a row; REAL ID licenses qualify for a second consecutive online renewal if the holder had an in-person transaction with a new photo since their last renewal. Online renewal is unavailable for suspended licenses, commercial licenses, or licenses with certain restrictions.

When to renew: Up to six months before expiration

Skip the trip if you can — many renewals can be completed online. See our step-by-step NC renewal guide for eligibility, REAL ID upgrades, and vision-test rules.

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