North Carolina § 20-85 - Schedule of fees.

§ 20-85. Schedule of fees.

The following fees are imposed concerning a certificate of title, a registration card, or a registration plate for a motor vehicle. These fees are payable to the Division and are in addition to the tax imposed by Article 5A of Chapter 105 of the General Statutes: Each application for certificate of title .................$52.00 (2) Each application for duplicate or corrected certificate of title ........................................................................20.00 (3) Each application of repossessor for certificate of title ...20.00 (4) Each transfer of registration ..............................20.00 (5) Each set of replacement registration plates ................20.00 (6) Each application for duplicate registration card ...........20.00 (7) Each application for recording supplementary lien .........................................................20.00 (8) Each application for renewing a security interest on a certificate of title or removing a lien or security interest from a certificate of title ...................................................20.00 (9) Each application for certificate of title for a motor vehicle transferred to a manufacturer, as defined in G.S. 20-286, or a motor vehicle retailer for the purpose of resale .....................................20.00 (10) Each application for a salvage certificate of title made by an insurer pursuant to G.S. 20-109.1 or by a used motor vehicle dealer pursuant to G.S. 20-109.1(e1) ...................................................20.00 (11) Each set of replacement Stock Car Racing Theme plates issued under G.S. 20-79.4 ....................................................25.00. (Effective until June 30, 2031) One dollar ($1.00) of the fee imposed for any transaction assessed a fee under subdivision (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(7), (a)(8), or (a)(9) of this section shall be credited to the North Carolina Highway Fund. The Division shall use the fees derived from transactions with commission contract agents for the payment of compensation to commission contract agents. An additional twenty cents (20›) of the fee imposed for any transaction assessed a fee under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be credited to the Mercury Pollution Prevention Fund in the Department of Environmental Quality. (Effective June 30, 2031) One dollar ($1.00) of the fee imposed for any transaction assessed a fee under subdivision (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(7), (a)(8), or (a)(9) of this section shall be credited to the North Carolina Highway Fund. The Division shall use the fees derived from transactions with commission contract agents for the payment of compensation to commission contract agents. From the fees collected under subdivisions (a)(1) through (a)(9) of this section, the Department shall annually credit the sum of four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) to the Reserve for Visitor Centers in the Highway Fund. Except as otherwise provided in subsections (a1) and (a2) of this section, the fees collected under subdivisions (a)(1) through (a)(9) of this section shall be credited to the North Carolina Highway Trust Fund. The fees collected under subdivision (a)(10) of this section shall be credited to the Highway Fund. The Division shall not collect a fee for a certificate of title for a motor vehicle entitled to a permanent registration plate under G.S. 20-84. History (1937, c. 407, s. 49; 1943, c. 648; 1947, c. 219, s. 9; 1955, c. 554, s. 4; 1961, c. 360, s. 19; c. 835, s. 11; 1975, c. 430; c. 716, s. 5; c. 727; c. 875, s. 4; c. 879, s. 46; 1979, c. 801, s. 11; 1981, c. 690, s. 19; 1989, c. 692, s. 2.1; c. 700, s. 1; c. 770, s. 74.11; 1991, c. 193, s. 8; 1993, c. 467, s. 5; 1995, c. 50, s. 2; c. 390, s. 34; c. 509, s. 135.2(i), (j); 1999-220, s. 2; 2004-77, s. 2; 2004-185, s. 6; 2005-276, s. 44.1(k); 2005-384, s. 2; 2006-255, s. 5; 2006-264, s. 35.5; 2007-142, s. 8; 2011-145, ss. 28.30(a), 31.11; 2011-391, s. 54; 2013-183, s. 2.1; 2013-360, s. 34.16(b); 2013-400, s. 5; 2015-241, ss. 14.30(u), 29.30(j); 2016-59, s. 5; 2016-94, ss. 14.1(a), 35.3(a); 2017-57, s. 34.37(a); 2019-153, s. 5; 2020-74, s. 7(c).) Subsection (a1) Set Out Twice. - The first version of subsection (a1) set out above is effective until June 30, 2031. The second version of subsection (a1) set out above is effective June 30, 2031. Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2003-383, s. 4, provides that the General Assembly reaffirms its intent that the proceeds of the issuance of any bonds pursuant to the Highway Bond Act of 1996, Session Laws 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 590, s. 7, shall be used only for the purposes stated in that act, and for no other purpose. Session Laws 2005-384, which in s. 2, amended subsections (a) and (a1), in s. 4, as amended by Session Laws 2006-255, s. 5, provides that the amendments become effective October 1, 2005, and expire July 1, 2026. Session Laws 2005-384, s. 4, as amended by Session Laws 2006-255, s. 5, provided: "Sections 1, 3, and 4 of this act are effective when this act becomes law, except that G.S. 130A-310.53 , 130A-310.54(c), and 130A-310.55 become effective 1 July 2007. Section 2 of this act becomes effective 1 October 2005. Each vehicle manufacturer that is subject to the requirements of this act shall provide the information required by G.S. 130A-310.52(b) [repealed], either individually or as a group of manufacturers, on or before 1 January 2007. This act expires on 1 July 2026." Session Laws 2011-145, s. 28.30(a), contains an apparent error, in its directory language, referring to "G.S. 20-85.1(a1)", rather than G.S. 20-85(a1) , as the statutory section amended. The amendment has been given effect at the direction of the Revisor of Statutes to reflect the apparent intention of the Legislature. Session Laws 2013-183, s. 7.1(b), provided: "This act is effective only if the General Assembly appropriates funds in the Current Operations and Capital Improvements Appropriations Act of 2013 to implement this act." Session Laws 2013-360, s. 34.30, effective July 1, 2013, repealed Session Laws 2013-183, s. 7.1(b). Session Laws 2013-360, s. 1.1, provides: "This act shall be known as the 'Current Operations and Capital Improvements Appropriations Act of 2013.'" Session Laws 2013-360, s. 38.5, is a severability clause. Session Laws 2015-241, s. 29.30(u), made the amendment to subsection (a) of this section by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 29.30(j), applicable to issuances, renewals, restorations, and requests on or after January 1, 2016. Session Laws 2015-241, s. 1.1, provides: "This act shall be known as 'The Current Operations and Capital Improvements Appropriations Act of 2015.'" Session Laws 2015-241, s. 33.6, is a severability clause. Session Laws 2016-94, s. 14.1(a), amended Session Laws 2007-142, s. 9, to remove the December 31, 2017 expiration date for that act. Session Laws 2016-94, s. 35.3(b), made the amendment to subsection (a1) of this section by Session Laws 2016-94, s. 35.3(a), applicable to fees paid on or after July 1, 2016. Session Laws 2016-94, s. 1.2, provides: "This act shall be known as the 'Current Operations and Capital Improvements Appropriations Act of 2016.' " Session Laws 2016-94, s. 39.4, provides: "Except for statutory changes or other provisions that clearly indicate an intention to have effects beyond the 2016-2017 fiscal year, the textual provisions of this act apply only to funds appropriated for, and activities occurring during, the 2016-2017 fiscal year." Session Laws 2016-94, s. 39.7, is a severability clause. Session Laws 2016-124, 3rd Ex. Sess., s. 5.9(a)-(c), provides: "(a) Notwithstanding G.S. 20-14 , 20-37.7, 20-85, and 20-88.03, the Governor may waive any fees assessed by the Division of Motor Vehicles under those sections for the following: "(1) A duplicate drivers license, commercial drivers license, or special identification card. "(2) A special identification card issued to a person for the first time. "(3) An application for a duplicate or corrected certificate of title. "(4) A replacement registration plate. "(5) An application for a duplicate registration card. "(6) Late payment of a motor vehicle registration renewal fee. "(b) The waiver authorized under subsection (a) of this section applies only to residents of counties impacted by Hurricane Matthew, as determined by the Governor. "(c) This section is effective when it becomes law and applies to fees assessed or collected on or after October 1, 2016. This section expires December 1, 2016." Session Laws 2017-57, s. 34.37(b), as amended by Session Laws 2020-74, s. 7(c), made subsection (a1) of this section, as amended by Session Laws 2017-57, s. 34.37(a), effective July 1, 2017, and provides that it expires on June 30, 2031. Session Laws 2017-57, s. 1.1, provides: "This act shall be known as the 'Current Operations Appropriations Act of 2017.'" Session Laws 2017-57, s. 39.6, is a severability clause. Session Laws 2018-134, 3rd Ex. Sess., s. 1.1, provides: "This act shall be known as 'The Hurricane Florence Emergency Response Act.'" Session Laws 2018-134, 3rd Ex. Sess., s. 5.5(a)-(c), provides: "(a) Notwithstanding G.S. 20-14 , 20-37.7, 20-85, and 20-88.03, the Governor may waive any fees assessed by the Division of Motor Vehicles under those sections for the following: "(1) A duplicate drivers license, duplicate commercial drivers license, or duplicate special identification card. "(2) A special identification card issued to a person for the first time. "(3) An application for a duplicate or corrected certificate of title. "(4) A replacement registration plate. "(5) An application for a duplicate registration card. "(6) Late payment of a motor vehicle registration renewal fee. "(b) The waiver authorized under subsection (a) of this section only applies to residents of counties impacted by Hurricane Florence, as determined by the Governor. A resident is allowed a refund of any fee assessed and collected by the Division of Motor Vehicles and waived pursuant to this section. The Division shall post notice of the availability of a refund on its Web site. "(c) This section is effective when it becomes law and applies to fees assessed or collected on or after September 13, 2018. This section expires December 31, 2018." Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2016-94, s. 39.7, is a severability clause. Session Laws 2004-185, s. 1, effective October 1, 2004, added subdivision (a)(11). Session Laws 2005-276, s. 44.1(k), effective October 1, 2005, and applicable to fees collected on or after that date, rewrote the fees in subdivisions (a)(1) through (a)(10). Session Laws 2005-384, s. 2, effective October 1, 2005, in subsection (a), substituted "$40.00" for "$39.00" in subdivision (a)(1) and substituted "$15.00" for "$14.00" in subdivisions (a)(2), (a)(3), and (a)(7) through (a)(9); in subsection (a1), substituted "One dollar $1.00 ... section shall" for "An additional one dollar ($1.00) fee shall be imposed for any transaction assessed a fee under subdivision (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(7), (a)(8), or (a)(9) of this section. The fees collected pursuant to this section shall" and added the last sentence. For expiration of amendments see the Editor's note. Session Laws 2006-264, s. 35.5, effective August 27, 2006, substituted "Except as otherwise provided in subsection (a1) of this section, the" for "the" in subsection (b). Session Laws 2011-145, ss. 28.30(a) and 31.11, as amended by Session Laws 2011-391, s. 54, effective July 1, 2011, added the last sentence in the introductory paragraph of subsection (a1) and added subdivisions (a1)(1) and (a1)(2); and in the next-to-last sentence of the introductory paragraph of subsection (a1), substituted "fifty cents (50 › )" for "one dollar ($1.00)." Session Laws 2013-183, s. 2.1, effective July 1, 2013, deleted the last sentence in subsections (a1) and (b); deleted subdivisions (a)(1) and (a)(2); added subsection (a2); and substituted "subsections (a1) and (a2)" for "subsection (a1)" in subsection (b). Session Laws 2013-360, s. 34.16(b), effective July 1, 2013, deleted the former second sentence in subsection (a1), which read "The Division shall use the fees derived from transactions with the Division for technology improvements." Session Laws 2013-400, s. 5, effective October 1, 2013, added "or by a used motor vehicle dealer pursuant to subdivision (b)(2) or subsection (e1) of G.S. 20-109.1 " in subdivision (a)(10). Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(u), effective July 1, 2015, substituted "Department of Environmental Quality" for "Department of Environment and Natural Resources" in subsection (a1). Session Laws 2007-142, s. 8, as amended by Session Laws 2016-94, s. 14.1(a), effective July 1, 2007, substituted "Mercury Switch Removal Account" for "Mercury Pollution Prevention Account" in subsection (a1). Session Laws 2015-241, s. 29.30(j), effective January 1, 2016, substituted "$52.00" for "$40.00" in subdivision (a)(1), and substituted "20.00" for "15.00" in subdivisions (a)(2) through (a)(10). For applicability, see Editor's note. Session Laws 2016-59, s. 5, effective July 1, 2017, in subdivision (a)(8), inserted "renewing a security interest on a certificate of title or" and "or security interest." Session Laws 2016-94, s. 35.3(a), effective July 1, 2016, deleted the former last sentence in subsection (a1), which read: "An additional fifty cents (50 › ) of the fee imposed for any transaction assessed a fee under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be credited to the Mercury Switch Removal Account in the Department of Environmental Quality." For applicability, see Editor's note. Session Laws 2017-57, s. 34.37(a), added the last sentence in subsection (a1). For effective date and expiration date, see Editor's note. Session Laws 2019-153, s. 5, effective October 1, 2019, rewrote subdivision (a)(10), which formerly read: "Each application for a salvage certificate of title made by an insurer or by a used motor vehicle dealer pursuant to subdivision (b)(2) or subsection (e1) of G.S. 20-109.1 ".