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This bill modifies several aspects of driver's licensing requirements in North Carolina, primarily focusing on young drivers and new residents. Key changes include eliminating the driving eligibility certificate requirement for obtaining learner's permits and provisional licenses, which previously required students to demonstrate academic progress or obtain a waiver based on certain conditions. The bill reduces the minimum time a person must hold a limited learner's permit from nine to six months (temporarily, until December 31, 2025) and allows online application for full provisional driver's licenses. For new residents, the bill extends the time to obtain a North Carolina license from 60 days to six months and provides a waiver for vision exams if the out-of-state license was issued within the past 12 months. Additionally, the bill requires the Division of Motor Vehicles to prioritize new resident, commercial, and first-time driver license applicants and to clearly communicate online service options. The changes aim to streamline the licensing process, reduce administrative barriers, and improve efficiency for driver's license applicants, with most provisions becoming effective on October 1, 2025.

Government Affairs, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H584