Find Same-Day DMV Appointments in Durham, NC

DMV appointments in Durham can book out for weeks — especially for REAL IDs, license renewals, and road tests. Whether you're a Duke student, RTP commuter, or new resident, we help you find earlier appointments through real-time cancellation alerts.

How It Works

• ✅ We monitor Durham-area DMV offices 24/7
• ✅ Alerts are sent instantly when cancellations or new slots appear
• ✅ You book directly through the official NC DMV site
• ✅ Many alerts are for same-day or next-day availability

Durham DMV Locations We Monitor

We track appointment availability at these Durham-area DMV offices:

• 📍 South Driver License Office (S Roxboro St) – Full-service license and ID office with written tests, road tests, and Real ID.
  Appointments: 7 a.m.–12 p.m. | Walk-ins: 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
• 📍 Hillsborough Road DMV (License Plate Agency) – Handles plates, registration, and title transfers.
  Walk-ins only: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
• 📍 East Durham Express DMV – Smaller site with periodic availability for renewals and ID updates.
  Appointments limited, especially during peak hours.

Tips to Get a Same-Day DMV Slot

• ⚡ Act fast when you receive an alert — appointments go quickly
• 📝 Have your required documents ready before booking
• 🚗 Be flexible with which Durham DMV you visit
• ⏰ Most cancellations occur early morning and around lunch