Chapter 1 — Your License 23 Moving to North Carolina A new resident applying for a Class C License may be required to be tested on the following: Examples of nonresidents: North Carolina's Driver License and  Identification Card A new resident has 60 days after establishing residence to obtain a North  Carolina license or learner permit. If you hold a commercial driver license from  another jurisdiction and wish to maintain a commercial license, you must  apply for and receive a North Carolina commercial license within 30 days after  becoming a resident. DMV shall not issue a driver license or identification card to an applicant who  has resided in this state for less than 12 months until the division has completed  a search of the National Sex Offender Public Registry (North Carolina General  Statute 20-9(i)). A nonresident is, “Any person whose legal residence is in a state, territory, or  jurisdiction other than North Carolina or in a foreign country.” Digital imaging is used to obtain and store customer photos and signatures. The  driver license/identification card is equipped with a bar code system that houses  customer data. North Carolina issues driver licenses, learner permits and ID cards from a  central location. Customers who take required tests and have their photos made  at the local driver license office will receive a temporary driving certificate valid  for 60 days. Customers may keep their current license or ID card to use as a  photo ID until their new license is delivered by mail within 60 days. Driver licenses may be renewed up to six months before a customer’s birthday.  Customers are encouraged to renew their license as early as possible to make sure  their new license arrives on time. Visit  MyNCDM V.gov  for more information. •  Spouses of nonresident members of the armed forces stationed  in North Carolina. •  Members of the armed forces stationed in North Carolina who intend to return to their home states; and •  Out-of-state college students who intend to return to their home  states upon completion of their education in North Carolina; •  Salesmen whose homes are in other states who travel through North Carolina; • Knowledge test; • Vision test; • Traffic signs recognition test; and • Driving skills test (if the examiner deems necessary). 