What are the final steps to complete my sale in North Carolina?

What do I need to do with my plates?
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Vehicle owners must remove the license plate(s) from their vehicle whenever the vehicle is sold or transferred. The plates must be turned into a registration office before cancelling the insurance for the vehicle.  
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​Is there anything else I need to do?
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You may need to notify the DMV that you sold your vehicle in order to complete the transfer process.