(a)        An application for a commercial drivers license must include the information required by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-7 for a regular drivers license and a consent to release driving record information.

(a1)      The application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of forty-three dollars and 25 cents ($43.25). This fee does not apply in any of the following circumstances:

(1)        When an individual surrenders a commercial driver learner?s permit issued by the Division when submitting the application.

(2)        When the application is to renew a commercial drivers license issued by the Division.

This fee shall entitle the applicant to three attempts to pass the written knowledge test without payment of a new fee. No application fee shall be charged to an applicant eligible for a waiver under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-37.13(c).

(b)        When the holder of a commercial drivers license changes his name or residence address, an application for a duplicate shall be made as provided in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-7.1 and a fee paid as provided in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-14 ?(1989, c. 771, s. 2; 1991, c. 726, s. 17; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 750, s. 3; 2005-276, s. 44.1(f); 2015-241, s. 29.30(f).)