How to Obtain a Level I Limited Learner’s Permit

Cumberland County Schools – Driver Education

To apply for a North Carolina Level I Limited Learner’s Permit, students must be at least 15 years old and provide the following:

Required Documents

1. Certified Birth Certificate (not a photocopy)

2. Original Social Security Card

3. Driver Education Certificate (Form 452)

   • Issued by your behind-the-wheel instructor after completing:

     • 30 hours of classroom instruction

     • 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction

   • This form does not expire

4. Driving Eligibility Certificate (DEC)

   • Shows you’re currently enrolled and passing in school

   • Must be signed by a parent or legal guardian

   • Request from your school; allow up to 24 hours for processing

   • Valid for 30 days once dated

   • Home school students: Call 984-236-0110 to request

Application & Supervising Driver

• The permit application must be signed by:

  • The student and

  • A supervising driver, who must:

    • Be a parent, grandparent, guardian, or parent-approved adult

    • Have held a license for at least 5 years

    • Live in North Carolina

Testing Requirements

Applicants must pass the following at the DMV:

• Written Test

• Road Sign Test

• Vision Test

Permit Cost

• $25.50 (payable at the DMV)

DMV Locations (Appointments Recommended)

• 2439 Gillespie St. (near Crown Coliseum)
  910-486-1353

• 4705 Clinton Rd. (across from Cape Fear High School)
  919-715-7000

• 841-A Elm St. (Eutaw Shopping Center)
  910-484-6249 or 910-484-6452

• Driver Education Homepage

• Meet the Team

• Registration

• All About Us

• Class Schedules and Times

• Dismissal Policy

• Driver Education Resources

• Fees

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Limited Learner Permit Information

• North Carolina Graduated Licensing Law

• Qualifications To Enroll

1014 Gillespie Street
Fayetteville, NC  28306

Phone:  910-678-2526

Morris Hargrove
morrishargrove@ccs.k12.nc.us
Coordinator


Bookkeeper Tracey Taylor
traceytaylor@ccs.k12.nc.us