NC Combined Vehicle Registration & Property Tax Notices

Tag & Tax Together Program – Questions About Your Notice?

If you have questions about your NC Combined Vehicle Registration and Property Tax Notice, here’s who to contact:

Contact NC DMV (919-814-1779 or NCDMV Website)

For:

• Questions about the registration fee shown on your notice
• If you moved your vehicle out of Wake County and the taxing jurisdictions are incorrect
• If the license plate was transferred to another car
• If the vehicle is correct but now has a different license plate
• To obtain a statement of property taxes paid at registration

Contact Wake County Tax Administration (919-856-5400 or https://wake.gov/vehiclehelp)

For:

• To appeal the vehicle’s value (see Appealing Value)
• If the vehicle moved to a different taxing jurisdiction within Wake County not shown on the notice
• If you are active-duty military and your home of record is not North Carolina

You may disregard this notice if:

• You no longer own the vehicle and surrendered the plate to NCDMV
• You do not intend to register the vehicle in NC
  (Note: If you own an unregistered vehicle on January 1, you must list it for taxation with Wake County each January.)

How to Pay Your Combined Notice

Payments cannot be made at the county tax office. Pay both registration and property tax to NC DMV using one of these options:

• Online: DMV Online Registration
• By Mail: Send check/money order to the address on your renewal notice
• In Person: Visit a DMV registration and plate renewal office

For more details about Tag & Tax Together, motor vehicle values, and FAQs, visit our Motor Vehicle Taxes page.