Chapter 1 — Your License 15 Lose Control/Lose Your License Restrictions Required Documents Applicants under Age 18 Applying for a Driver License  or Learner Permit:  If you are under age 18, you must provide either a Driving Eligibility  Certificate, proof of graduation from high school, or submit a GED. You must  also provide proof of completion of a driver education course which consists of  30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours behind wheel instruction. Beginning Oct. 1, 2021, a driver license, learner permit or ID Card with  “Not for Federal Identification” means you will need to provide additional  documentation to fly on a commercial airline and enter any federal facility,  military base and nuclear power plant that requires identification. You  much contact the facility that you are visiting to determine what additional  identification is required.  A North Carolina driver license, learner permit or ID card that includes the  notation “Not for Federal Identification” is a valid state-issued driver license,  learner’s permit, or ID card. If you are applying for a driver license, a learner’s permit or an ID card for the  first time in North Carolina, you will need to provide proof of your full name  and date of birth, your NC residence address, proof of your Social Security  number (SSN) or documentation indicating your legal presence in the U.S.  You will need to provide proof of vehicle liability insurance when applying for a  driver license.  Requirements are based on North Carolina General Statutes 20-7 and 20-11  and 6 CFR Part 37 of the Federal Register. The Division of Motor Vehicles may copy the documents presented or hold  the documents for a brief period of time to verify authenticity. Any document  reflecting alteration will not be accepted. If your license is restricted, you must only drive within the limits of the  restriction; otherwise you are considered to be driving without a license. For safety reasons, a driver license may be limited or restricted. Examples: A loss of license will occur if a student receives a suspension for more than 10  consecutive days or receives an assignment to an alternative educational setting  due to disciplinary action for more than 10 consecutive days. This suspension  remains in effect for 12 months or until a Driving Eligibility Certificate is obtained. • A driver may only be permitted to operate a motor vehicle while wearing  corrective lenses. • A driver who passes the license examination may be issued a driver license  restricted to using equipment necessary to safely operate the motor vehicle. 