Final answer:
A new North Carolina resident moving from out-of-state needs only their valid out-of-state driver's license to register to vote. North Carolina requires personal information and residency confirmation, potentially including an out-of-state driver's license, for voter registration. Physical voter registration can use the out-of-state license for verification, while online registration may also use this information to confirm identity.
Step-by-step explanation:
If you are a new North Carolina resident moving from out-of-state, what you will need to vote is your valid out-of-state driver's license. North Carolina does not issue a Temporary Driving Certificate (TDC) specifically for voting purposes. To register to vote in North Carolina, you must provide your name, residency address, party identification if desired, and affirm your competence to vote. Additionally, you may be required to meet a residency requirement, which is commonly thirty days.
In-person voter registration may involve verifying your identity and residency with your out-of-state driver's license. If you are registering to vote online, you can use your out-of-state driver's license number or state identification card number, if you have one. The online system will verify your information against other state records and accept an online signature or affidavit if it all matches correctly. Those without such identification typically must complete a paper application.
Note that driver's licenses and voter IDs are managed through separate processes. When you transfer your driver's license to North Carolina, typically you must surrender your out-of-state license and apply for a North Carolina driver's license at a local DMV. This driver's license can then be used for identification when voting, among other purposes.