Madison License Plate Agency
location_on NC DMV office listing — Madison, NC
Location Details
Address
101 East Murphy Street, Madison, NC, 27025
Phone
Hours of Operation
Hours not posted. Call ahead or check the official NC DMV site.
Services Provided
Taking the Knowledge Test in North Carolina
Planning to take your written permit test at Madison License Plate Agency? Here's what NC DMV requires statewide — call ahead to confirm this location offers knowledge testing.
Format: 25 questions, multiple choice, need 20 correct (80%) to pass; separate road signs test.
Appointments: Yes, appointments strongly encouraged and can be scheduled online via skiptheline.ncdot.gov up to 7 days in advance.
Bring: Proof of age/identity, Social Security number, NC residency, and legal presence; teens under 18 need parent/guardian present and driver education certificate.
If you don't pass: One attempt per visit. Wait 7 day(s) before retaking.
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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