North Carolina DMV to Hire 40 New Driver License Examiners
On Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2025, the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) announced that it will hire 40 new driver license examiners following the approval of funding in a mini‑budget signed by Governor Josh Stein earlier this month. The initiative comes amid statewide complaints about long wait times at driver license offices and is intended to improve service for residents.
According to an NCDMV statement, the new positions are part of a comprehensive effort to reduce lines and expedite licensing processes across the state. NCDMV Commissioner Paul Tine thanked lawmakers, Governor Stein and the state auditor for supporting the staffing increase. Tine said the agency will act quickly to hire and train the examiners so that customers experience shorter waits and more efficient service.
The positions are already listed on the NCDMV careers webpage, and the agency plans to host job fairs across North Carolina in the coming weeks. Prospective applicants will be able to learn more about the roles and apply on site at these recruitment events. The agency hopes to attract qualified candidates who are interested in public service and improving the DMV experience. Pay rates, training requirements and job locations vary, but new examiners will help deliver services such as administering written and road tests, issuing driver licenses and state identification cards, and verifying documentation.
Currently, some North Carolina DMV offices experience wait times that can stretch to several hours during busy periods. NCDMV officials believe that adding more examiners will enhance the agency’s capacity to provide faster, more reliable service to customers seeking licenses, ID cards and other motor vehicle services. The hiring initiative is expected to make a noticeable difference as examiners are onboarded and deployed across the state.
NCDMV encourages qualified residents to apply for the new positions and join the effort to improve customer service. Details about upcoming job fairs, application instructions and recruitment deadlines are available on the NCDMV website. As the agency works to fill these positions, North Carolinians are advised to continue using the DMV’s online services when possible and to schedule appointments to reduce in‑office wait times. This hiring initiative underscores the agency’s commitment to improving the customer experience and addressing staffing shortages that have contributed to delays.