A late fee will be charged on registration renewals beginning the first day of the month following the expiration date. You will need to contact the NC DMV at (919) 715-7000 for questions regarding the late fee.
Interest will be charged on late registration and property tax beginning on the sixteenth (16th) day of the month following the due date. Interest accrues at the rate of five percent (5%) for the first month of delinquency and three quarters of a percent (.75%) for each month thereafter.
Since the notice is combined with your registration renewal, you will also be faced with an expired registration if it is not paid by the due date. If your registration has expired and you are still driving the vehicle, you run the risk of receiving a citation.