Owning a car in North Carolina can be a real pain if you don’t know what you’re doing.  Actually, owning a car is a pain no matter where you live.  If you’re thinking of buying a car, then make sure that you do your research.  If you are thinking of moving to North Carolina and already own a vehicle.  Make sure that as soon as you get employment in the state of North Carolina, you get yourself a driver’s license. As soon as you get a driver’s license, North Carolina gives you 30 days in which you will need to get your vehicle registered.  You will need to take a driver’s license test at the DMV first, however, to ensure that you actually get a driver’s license.  There is usually a small fee; just make sure that you check your local DMV web site for more details about hours and location.