Titles and Tags

If you are moving in from out of state, you will need the following:

If You Own Your Vehicle

  • Title – the person whose name is on the title must be present. NC does not recognize OR.
  • Separate lien release, if needed
  • Odometer reading for vehicle
  • Insurance company and policy number. Must be in the same name as the registered owner. The insurance company must be licensed in NC.
  • NC Driver’s License with photo. If you have a paper temporary driving certificate, valid out of state driver’s license required as well.

If You Are Making Payments on Your Vehicle

  • Current registration. The person whose name is on the title must be present. NC does not recognize OR. (Some states mail the title to the customer. If you are from one of these states, we will need the title.)
  • Name of lien holder and their address.
  • Date of lien
  • Odometer reading for vehicle
  • Insurance company name and policy number. The company must be licensed in NC.
  • NC Driver’s License with photo. (MUST be NC Driver’s License). If you have a paper temporary driving certificate, a valid out of state driver’s license is required as well.

If You Do Not Have Current Registration You Will Need The Following

  • A copy of the front and back of the title. Fax to 828-252-7438. The person whose name is on the title must be present.
  • If the title is an electronic title, you must have a letter indicating such and listing the owner/s, vehicle identification number, year and make as well as the lien holder’s name, address, and date of loan.
  • Odometer reading of vehicles 10 years or newer.
  • Insurance company name and policy number. The company must be licensed in NC.
  • Lien holder’s name, address, and date of loan.
  • NC Driver’s License with photo. (MUST be NC Driver’s License)

Fees

(We accept Cash, Check, Visa, and Mastercard. We do NOT accept American Express. No counter or starter checks. Checks require 2 forms of ID, i.e. a driver’s license and credit or debit card.)

Title $56.00
Car License Plate $38.75
Truck License Plate $38.50 – For 4,000 lbs (price of tag on a truck depends on weight of truck, driver, and anything being hauled or towed, highway use tax, 3% of the DMV value of the vehicle with a $250.00 minimum)
Notary Public Fee $5.00 – $7.00 (Cash ONLY)

Fees are on a per vehicle basis. Property taxes will be added to the cost of registering a vehicle.

Our fax number is 828-252-7438

The Buncombe County Tax Office can be reached at 828-250-4920

Leased Vehicles

To title in NC you will need the following:

  • Title or copy of front and back of title
  • MVR 608 form must be properly filled out if using tax exempt number. Otherwise, NC taxes must be paid.
  • Power of attorney notarized original forms. No fax or copy.
  • MVR 330 Application for a registration plate/transfer plate.
  • Insurance Company name and policy number. The company must be licensed in NC.
  • Odometer reading (no tenths)
  • Leasing company’s complete address
  • If there is a lien, the lien holder’s name, address, and date of the lien
  • Out of state driver’s license and temporary NC driver’s license
Title $55.00
Car License Plate $38.75
Truck License Plate $38.50 – For a standard truck. Combined weight of truck, driver, and anything being hauled or towed determines cost of tags.
Highway Use Tax 3% of the DMV value of the vehicle with a maximum amount of $250.00 unless tax exempt.
Notary Fee $5.00 – $7.00 (Cash ONLY)

Our fax number is 828-252-7438