How to Get Residency in North Carolina
Now you need to convince the North Carolina DMV that you exist. This involves two things: patience and a blood sacrifice (okay, just your old driver’s license). Go online and schedule an appointment. Schedule it now. If you wait, you’ll be waiting until your beard grows down to your belt buckle.
Bring two proofs of residency—like a utility bill and a bank statement. Pro tip: Do not bring a postcard from Myrtle Beach. I know it has your name, but no. Bring something boring, like a water bill from a company named "Aqua-Something." They love that.
You’ll also need your Social Security card and your birth certificate. If you lose these, you’ll have to perform a ritual dance in the county courthouse lobby. Fun fact: North Carolina has 100 counties, and each DMV has a different facial expression for "you forgot your documents." It’s a mix of pity and mild disgust.