The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle services may be blocked for individuals who have paid for or received a DMV service with a returned check, returned ACH, or a credit card chargeback.
NCDMV applies a 10% additional tax (a minimum of $10) to all returned items, and an interest penalty is applied monthly if the balance due is not paid within 30 days.
How to Make a Payment
Customers should confirm amount due before submitting payment via MoneyGram. Please call (919) 707-4260 or email dmvrc@ncdot.gov to confirm your amount.
Paying Fees Online
Fees can be paid online using MoneyGram or in person at any Walmart MoneyGram location.
If using the MoneyGram website, please follow the directions closely:
- Go to the MoneyGram website.
Click "Pay Bill"
- Enter 18884 where it asks for a Biller Name or Receive Code
- When NC DMV Driver Returned Check (18884) shows click on the selection or
hit enter on your keyboard. - Click “Pay Bill"
- Enter the amount due and click “Pay this Biller"
- Select a payment option (debit/credit card) and then click “Next"
- You will be asked to create an account for MoneyGram
- Fill out the “Biller Information" section:
o Enter your phone area code and number
o Biller Account Number is your reference number or driver license or state ID number
Please note: Payments received after 2 p.m. EST will post on the next business day. Any payments received prior to 2 p.m. EST will post same day and you may return to the DMV to receive service.
Pay By Mail or Mail Overnight Using USPS
Individuals can also make payments for a returned item by money order, cashier's check or certified check, which should include the individual's reference number. Personal checks and business checks are not accepted as a form of payment for a returned item.
NCDMV Return Check Unit
1514 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1514
Pay by UPS/Fedex
N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles
Returned Debt Unit
1 South Wilmington St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Please include your reference number on your cashier’s check or money order.