Raleigh DMV Relocated Its Registration Office
The North Carolina DMV has closed its former registration office and will open a new facility on Terminal Drive.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Trucks
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The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles permanently closed its International Registration Plan office on Rock Quarry Road. A new office will replace the former site in Raleigh to serve commercial truck drivers.
Why it matters
The International Registration Plan is a critical reciprocity agreement for commercial drivers that allows for streamlined registration across jurisdictions. Maintaining accessible regional offices ensures that commercial fleet operators can remain compliant with state and national licensing requirements.
The former office at 1425 Rock Quarry Road, Suite 100 has been replaced by a new facility located at 3301 Terminal Drive, Suite 119. The new site will maintain standard operating hours from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The players
North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles
This state agency is responsible for issuing driver licenses, vehicle registrations, and overseeing transportation safety and compliance in North Carolina.
The details
The Raleigh facility serves as a hub for the International Registration Plan, which facilitates vehicle registration for commercial truck drivers traveling through multiple jurisdictions. During the transition period, commercial customers are directed to the state's alternative location at 6016 Brookshire Blvd. in Charlotte.
Timeline
The former office on Rock Quarry Road closed permanently on September 24, 2026, at 5 p.m.
The new office on Terminal Drive is scheduled to open at 8 a.m. on October 1, 2026.
Roadmap
The office relocation follows the state's obligations under the International Registration Plan, which governs commercial vehicle registration. This infrastructure update reflects the ongoing efforts by states to manage the administrative needs of the heavy-duty commercial trucking industry.
Commercial truck drivers in Raleigh should update their records to reflect the new Terminal Drive location for all registration business. Those needing immediate assistance before October 1 may visit the Charlotte office on Brookshire Blvd.
The takeaway
Commercial operators should verify their registration appointments to avoid delays caused by the office transition. The shift to the Terminal Drive location ensures continued compliance with the state's commercial vehicle reciprocity agreements.
Further reading
Learn more about local fleet requirements in the Trucks section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS17.
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