How to Sell a Car & Surrender Your License Plate

Now that you’ve made the switch to Toyota (or are a proud Toyota fan already), you might find yourself wondering, “How do I surrender my license plate in North Carolina?” Lucky for you, Toyota of N Charlotte has you covered! Whether you need to know how to sell a car or purchase a brand-new Toyota! Let’s dig in!

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How Do I Surrender My License Plate in North Carolina? 

The first thing you need to keep in mind when you sell a car is that every state is different when it comes to the process of how to surrender license plates. If you don’t live in North Carolina, then you’ll need to do some research on how to do this in your particular state. However, if you’re a North Carolina resident, Toyota of N Charlotte has your back, fam!

Pro tip? Remember that your license plate belongs to the state and not you technically. Also, if your decal is unexpired and you’re not keeping car insurance for the current plate, you’ll need to return your plate to North Carolina. Here are two different ways you can do this!

  • Drop-Off Service. 

If you don’t really trust the mail, you can simply drop your license plate off at the office! Be sure to leave your plate in the drop box at the North Raleigh License Plate Agency at 4121 New Bern Ave., Suite 151, Raleigh, North Carolina. Plus, if you need a receipt you should defer to the mail. Now that you’ve got this crossed off your list, all you have to do is learn how to sell a car!

  • Snail Mail. 

In addition, if snail mail is your preferred method, you can mail your plate to any NCDMV license plate agency! Plus, this can all be done from the comfort of your house without hopping in your N Charlotte Toyota! Need a mailing address? We got you. Simply mail your plate to NCDMV Vehicle Registration Section, Renewal Title & Plate Unit, 3148 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, 26797-3148. Also, receipts are available upon request.

Now that you know how to sell a car and what to do with your license plate, you’re good to go! Well, unless your plate was lost or stolen!

How to Surrender License Plates That are Lost or Stolen

Agh! The unexpected happened! Someone stole your plate or you lost it! Either way, this is the ultimate headache. In these instances, there’s not much you can do. However, you do need to let the DMV know what happened. Also, be sure to contact them immediately! You can fill out a License Plate Turn-in Verification MVR-18A form to any NCDMV license plate agency or mail it in! If this option isn’t your vibe, you can fill out the forms online and scan them in! Easy!

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Stop by Toyota of N Charlotte! 

If you need more help on how to sell a car, then stop by Toyota of N Charlotte! We can teach you how to sell a car (or sell it to us) at our dealership! We’re located at 13429 Statesville Road. Take exit 23 off I-77 in Huntersville!