Permanent residents of the Town are required to purchase and display a Town Identification Decal on their automobile. The Town VID is a tax and is issued for a one-year period each year. Decals may be purchased at Town Hall between January 1st and March 31st at a cost of $5. Thereafter, decals may be purchased with an additional penalty charge of $10. The cost of the decal is not to be prorated. Every motor vehicle, required to be licensed in the state and a resident within the town, must display a decal. Decals are placed on the lower right corner of the windshield passenger side. Failure to display a current decal may result in a fine.

The VID also assists in identifying residents of the town during times of natural disaster and other emergencies.  With the purchase of a VID, permanent residents and property owners receive a parking permit at no additional cost.

Permanent residents must provide a copy of N.C. Vehicle Registration with their Carolina Beach address. Out of town property owners must show a copy of New Hanover County tax bill or deed as well as a copy of their vehicle registration. VID’s may be purchased by mail with proper documentation and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Town of Carolina Beach, 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach, N.C. 28428.