” 1. Furnish the title properly assigned, and notarized to you. If any liens are shown on the front of the vehicle’s title, you will need a lien release.
2. Complete the Title Application (MVR-1), declaring all liens, signed by all owners in the presence of a notary.
3. If the vehicle is less than 10 years old, you must supply an odometer disclosure statement signed by both the seller and the buyer.
4. A Damage Disclosure Statement (MVR-181) is required.
5. The title will be issued and mailed to the owner or if a lien is declared, to the lienholder.
6. If purchased from a North Carolina resident, the owner has to have the vehicle inspected in North Carolina prior to a license plate being issued. If purchased from an individual that resides out of state, the owner will be issued a plate without having the vehicle inspected in N.C. The plate will not be eligible for renewal one year later unless the vehicle has passed a N.C. inspection.
7. A Declaration of Eligible Risk (MVR-615) is required.”
North Carolina DOT