Brunswick County’s tag office handles vehicle services only; driver license services are offered in nearby towns.
Brunswick County, NC — New residents moving into Brunswick County often discover that North Carolina handles motor vehicle services differently from many other states. Instead of a single DMV office, the state separates its services into two systems: License Plate Agencies for vehicle paperwork and DMV Driver License Offices for licensing and testing. For many newcomers, the Bolivia License Plate Agency is their first stop.
The Bolivia License Plate Agency is located on the first floor of the David R. Sandifer Administration Building at the Brunswick County Government Center located at 30 Government Center Drive. The office provides tag renewals, title work, plate issuance, and notary services. Open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and this location does not offer driver license testing, renewals, or ID services.
Residents needing a driver license, learner permit, REAL ID, or road test will need to visit one of the nearby DMV Driver License Offices. These offices are operated by the state and typically require appointments for most services.
• Shallotte: 5298 Main Street, Suite 3, Shallotte • Whiteville: 201 E. Main Street, Whiteville • Wilmington (Carolina Beach Rd.): 2390 Carolina Beach Rd., Suite 108 • Wilmington (Station Rd.): 1 Station Rd., Wilmington.
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles offers more than a dozen online services, allowing residents to complete many tasks without visiting an office. These include license renewals, duplicate licenses, address changes, and registration renewals.
Because the state separates vehicle services and licensing services, most newcomers will visit both an LPA and a DMV office during their first month in North Carolina. Planning ahead can save time, especially during peak moving seasons.
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