North Carolina : Vehicles more than 30 years old are exempt from the annual safety inspection.
Antique Vehicles
Vehicles 30 years old or older may qualify for an antique automobile license plate​. Those vehicles with an antique automobile license plate are exempt from both annual safety and emissions inspections. Antique plates should be used for vehicles primarily used for exhibitions, club activities, parades and other public interest events.​I also had to obtain a bonded title (bonded for the original list-price for the vehicle).
I am allowed to use/display a year-of-manufacture NC plate/plates; however, I have to carry the "issued" NC plates in the vehicle).
NC Vehicle Safety Inspections
