Find DMV Appointments in Cary, NC
Find Same-Day DMV Appointments in Cary, NC
Sick of DMV waitlists longer than the line at La Farm on a Saturday? Whether you're trying to register a car, renew your license, or get a Real ID before a trip out of RDU, our alert system helps you grab last-minute cancellations in Cary — often same-day or next-day.
How It Works
- ✅ We scan Cary-area DMV offices 24/7 for cancellations and new openings
- ✅ You get instant alerts by email or text
- ✅ You book directly on the official NC DMV website
- ✅ No bots, no scalping — just real-time access to real appointments
Cary DMV Locations We Monitor
- 📍 DMV Driver License Office – Cary Commons – License renewals, road tests, Real IDs.
Appointments: 7 a.m.–12 p.m. | Walk-ins: 12 p.m.–5 p.m. - 📍 DMV License Plate Agency – Buck Jones Rd – Vehicle registration, title work, plates.
Walk-ins only: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. - 📍 DMV Express – Apex Peakway – Nearby option with quicker ID renewals midweek.
Appointments may be limited.
When to Watch for Cancellations
Here’s when appointment slots most commonly pop up at DMV locations near Cary, based on our tracking:
| Day | Most Common Cancellation Slot | Avg. Time Before Slot Opened |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:35 AM | 2.5 hours before |
| Tuesday | 11:10 AM | 1.8 hours before |
| Wednesday | 9:50 AM | 4.1 hours before |
| Thursday | 12:25 PM | 3.0 hours before |
| Friday | 8:40 AM | 2.2 hours before |
What Cary Locals Are Saying
“Appointments within a couple hours of triangle booked solid until October… Literally there today. Arrived at 7:20, and probably won’t be in until closer to closing time.”
— u/tombiowami on r/cary
“I ended up going today to the Cary DMV. I got there around maybe 12:15… scanned the QR Code at 12:36 (62 people ahead)… at 4:13 I got called in.”
— u/Existing_Skin6425 on r/cary
“Go to the NC DMV appointment page, and click refresh every 5 minutes. It updates to include new appointments when old ones are cancelled.”
— u/thewaybaseballgo on r/cary
These are real stories from people in Cary — our alert system just helps you skip the stress and find a faster appointment.
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