Driving LogWhat North Carolina asks for, line by line
| Supervised practice required | 60 hours |
|---|---|
| Of which at night | 10 hours |
| Default supervised period | 9 calendar months |
| Period starts | Permit issue date |
| Weekly hours that count | max 10 h/week |
| Supervising adult | licensed 5+ years; Parent, grandparent, guardian, or a person they approve |
| Log copy accepted | digital or printed |
| Proof/signature model | a signature on each entry |
Current licence-stage requirements
- learner: 60 hours, including 10 at night.
- intermediate: No separate hour quota; 6 calendar months from the intermediate/provisional license issue date.
Which paperwork does North Carolina want?
DL-4A Driving Log — submitted with the Level 2 application
Printable North Carolina driving log sheet — a blank, dated log with day and night columns and a signature block. Print it or save it as a PDF.
North Carolina: the 60-hour log and weekly cap
Official source · Additional official source
Requirements above were checked against these official sources on 2026-09-21. Rules change; always confirm with your state before you rely on them.
Also required in North Carolina
- Complete an approved driver education course before receiving the Level 1 permit
- Have no moving, seat belt, or mobile-phone violation convictions during the previous 6 months
- Level 3 no longer requires the old 12-hour DL-4B log: G.S. 20-11(f)(4) was repealed effective September 30, 2025. The six-month Level 2 license period and clean-record requirements remain.
How does Driving Log help in North Carolina?
Driving Log tracks each drive with its day and night minutes and, where North Carolina sets a numeric target, shows the time you drove beside the time that counts under the configured rules — with the reason whenever they differ. The core app is free, keeps everything on your device and private iCloud, and needs no account. A printable record of every entry is included; sourced worksheet layouts for several states are part of the one-time Pro upgrade.
Common questions
How many driving hours do you need in North Carolina?
North Carolina requires 60 hours, including 10 at night.
Is there a weekly limit in North Carolina?
Yes. No more than 10 hours count in any one week, so the total cannot be crammed into the last month before applying.
How long must the permit be held in North Carolina?
The default period is 9 calendar months, starting at permit issue date. Check the applicant and licence-stage paths below for exceptions.
Does North Carolina accept a printed log from an app?
North Carolina names DL-4A Driving Log — submitted with the Level 2 application. Every entry needs the supervising adult's signature. A digital or printed copy is accepted. An app printout is a supporting record, not that official form; check the source below for what your office accepts.
Same 60-hour target: Kentucky · Maryland
Keep the log in North Carolina with Driving Log
Free for one learner, no account required. Basic app usage sharing is optional and off by default. Every drive is stored on your iPhone and, when enabled, in your own private iCloud.
The waitlist is a plain email to us: it is used only to send one notification if an Android version ships, never shared, and deleted on request.