North Carolina

Regulations and Laws on Military Draft Registration (Selective Service) by State

Driver’s License Linked to Registration? Yes, must be registered to receive license, permit, or identification card.

Registration Linked to Access to Higher Education? Yes, must be registered to receive state financial aid.

Registration Required for State Employment? Yes, must be registered for state employment.

HB 1245 (2002) requires all male applicants for a license or identification card between the ages of 18 and 26 to be registered with the SSS.  Submission of the application constitutes consent for the state to forward information to the SSS for registration purposes if the individual is not registered.  Applicants are to be notified that their application serves as consent. (North Carolina General Statutes Section 20-9.2.) Employment from the state, state financial aid, or loans for postsecondary education also require registration compliance. (North Carolina General Statutes Section 143B-421.1)