The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is ending extended early-morning hours at 90 driver license offices this week due to a lack of federal funding. the exhaustion of federal and state funding.
These offices have opened at 7 a.m. instead of the standard 8 a.m. to provide additional customer service time and help address elevated demand for driver license and ID services. The extra hours were paid for by a combination of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Fiscal Recovery Fund (SFRF) grant.
“Unfortunately, this funding stream has been exhausted, and we’ll no longer be able to provide this extra hour of service at our offices,” said NCDMV Commissioner Paul Tine. “We hope to be able to offer extended hours, including Saturday service, but that is dependent on future funding availability.”
Early hours will end Feb. 6. Effective Monday, Feb. 9, all affected driver license offices will return to standard operating hours, opening at 8 a.m.
Customers are encouraged to check the most up-to-date office hours by visiting the NCDMV office locations page for details on specific locations, including any adjustments during inclement weather, such as the conditions experienced this week.
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