North Carolina: notifying the DMV after you sell

North Carolina doesn't have a sale notice for sellers. You're protected by signing the title over correctly, handling your plates and keeping good records.

At a glance

• Required? No. North Carolina has no sale notice for sellers.
• Deadline: None for you. Plug has 28 days to title the car.
• Form: None
• Where to file: Nothing to file

What to do

1. Sign the title over to Plug in front of a notary. North Carolina requires the title to be notarized.
2. Get a signed Bill of Sale.
3. Remove your plates before pickup.

Your license plates

• Remove your plates before pickup. They're yours, not the car's.
• Transfer them to another vehicle or surrender them to NCDMV.

Keep for your records

• A copy of the signed title
• Your Bill of Sale

Official source

NCDMV: Vehicle title and registration

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DMV rules change. Last reviewed October 2026. Check the NCDMV site for the latest requirements.