H421

Motor Vehicle Dealers

Complete·6/26/25

North Carolina H421 amends motor vehicle dealer laws, including extending the dealer license renewal grace period and modifying dealer license plate.

North Carolina H421 makes several changes to motor vehicle dealer laws. It extends the grace period for dealer license renewals from 30 to 60 days after the expiration date. The bill also modifies dealer license plate regulations, including the mandatory replacement of dealer plates every four years and the requirement for a distinguishing symbol on dealer plates. Additionally, it mandates that the Division of Motor Vehicles vary the expiration dates of dealer registration renewals to ensure an equal number expires each month. The act becomes effective October 1, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

107 Yea

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1 Nay

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9 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 12, 2025

9:00 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

Jun 12, 2025

9:00 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

History

Jun 26, 2025

Signed by Gov. 6/26/2025

Jun 26, 2025

Ch. SL 2025-22

Jun 20, 2025

Pres. To Gov. 6/20/2025