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additional requirements and information that is needed to title a vehicle and get a license plate. The Wake Forest Vehicle & License Plate office is located at 2012 S. Main St., Suite 502. ☎ 919-554-0770. www.ncdot.org/dmv/vehicle. Vehicle Property Tax: Your vehicle property tax is due at the same time as your registration renewal. This allows you to make one payment annually.
Vehicle Emissions & Safety Inspection An N.C. Vehicle Safety & Emissions Inspection is required annually before the vehicle’s registration can be renewed. This determines whether the vehicle is road worthy. The vehicle inspection can be performed at any of the 7,500 licensed inspection stations throughout the state. Vehicles that are 35 years or older do not require an inspection. www.ncdot.org/dmv/vehicle
Child Safety Seat Requirements In North Carolina your child must use a properly installed child restraint or booster seat if he/she is less than 8 years old and weighs less than 80 pounds. Children can begin using seat belts at age 8 or at 80 pounds—whichever comes first. To help
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Marriage License Applicants who wish to obtain a marriage license in Wake County may complete their application online or at the Wake County Register of Deeds office located at Wake County Justice Center, 300 S. Salisbury St., Suite 1700, Raleigh. Applicants must show their valid ID, proof of social security and must sign the marriage license at the office. The marriage license fee is $60 cash. The license is good immediately and is valid for 60 days. ☎ 919-856-5460. www.rod.wakegov.com
Birth & Death Certificates The Wake County Register of Deeds issues certified copies of birth or death certificates. Birth certificates for births occurring in Wake County can be obtained at the Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave. in Wake Forest. 919-562-6300. For more information about birth and death certificates, call ☎ 919-8565460, email rodvitals@wakegov.com or visit www.rod. wakegov.com.
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