Arrive at your nearest local North Carolina DMV Office with the following forms and documentation:

• Bill of Sale: Optional, but helpful as supporting proof of the transaction.
• Damage Disclosure Statement (MVR-181)
• Driver’s License or ID: The person titling the vehicle must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license or ID.
• Odometer Disclosure Statement (MVR-180)
• Proof of Liability Insurance: Must be from a North Carolina-licensed provider and is required before titling the vehicle.
• Property Taxes: Must be paid for the vehicle being registered.
• Title Application (MVR-1)

Out-of-State Purchase

• Current Out-of-State Registration Card
• One Additional Residency Document: Non-North Carolina residents must also provide one of the following:
  • military ID for active-duty military stationed in North Carolina
  • student ID showing enrollment in a North Carolina college or university
  • Form MVR-614 showing the vehicle is garaged in North Carolina at least six months each year
  • court-ordered sale of the vehicle
  • registration for a motor home

Source: North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (Title Requirements)

North Carolina requires motorized vessels, personal watercraft, and sailboats longer than 14 feet to be registered through the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Vessel registration and title applications may be submitted online through Go Outdoors North Carolina, by mail, or in person through a Wildlife Service Agent.

• Bill of Sale
• Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin, if the vessel is new.
• Original North Carolina title, properly assigned with the seller’s signature notarized, if the vessel was previously titled in North Carolina.
• Payment for registration/title fees.
• Vessel Registration & Title Application (VL-1)

Out-of-State Purchase

• Copy of the out-of-state registration card, if the vessel came from a non-title state.
• Original out-of-state title, properly assigned, if the vessel came from a title state.

Source: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (Registration and Titling)

There is no general requirement to register a firearm after purchase in North Carolina.