Golf Cart Registration

Golf Cart Registration

The Town of Wendell is committed to ensuring transportation alternatives that allow for safe travel along local roadways.

Such alternatives are designed to provide opportunities for residents to travel to local businesses, recreational events, or residences in a fun, environmentally friendly way. In order to fulfill this commitment, the Town of Wendell Board of Commissioners ordained that Chapter 24 of the Wendell Code of Ordinances be amended to provide clear definition and guidance to ensure the safe operation of golf carts within the town.

Low Speed Vehicles, as defined under North Carolina General Statute 20-4.01, and as equipped and regulated under North Carolina General Statute 20-121.1, are not subject to this ordinance. Instead they are registered and licensed by the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.

Golf carts that do not meet the Low Speed Vehicle requirements shall be registered with the Town of Wendell prior to their operation on local streets.

Golf cart registration now covers a period of three years at a time at $300, with inspections no longer required. The current expiry year for all renewed/registered golf carts is 2028. Any carts registered in the time between the present and 2028 will be prorated quarterly as of April 1, 2026 and also expire in 2028.

Owners must complete the full registration packet, pay the registration fee and sign a Waiver and Attestation of Facts during the registration process, which is built into the online registration packet, all are found via the tiles below.

PLEASE REMEMBER to NOT leave your golf cart on a charger permanently and DO NOT leave it charging in a space that is not properly ventilated. Golf cart chargers can emit hydrogen gas, which can become dangerous to anyone inside a residence if not properly ventilated (windows/doors closed). Open a door, breathe more!

Golf carts are required to:

Meet the size and shape that conforms to the industry standard for golf carts,

Have rear view mirrors,

Have Operating headlight(s) and taillight(s),

Be no taller than 22 inches in height from the road to bottom of carriage,

Be operated by only non-provision licensed drivers,

Be registered with the Town of Wendell, and,

Have the registration renewed every three years.

Payment can be made online at the links below or in person at the Town Hall. Once payment is made contact the Wendell Police Department at (919) 365-4444 between the hours of 8 am to 4 pm Monday-Friday and ask to speak with Community Service Officer Siek for more details.

Pay Your Renewal Invoice

New Registration Payment Process

Golf Cart Application Packet