Lincoln County Schools has contracted with North Carolina Driving School to provide driver's education services for their school students. 

Things parents and students should know about driver education:

• Students must be at least 14 ½ years old and enrolled in a public school, private school, or home school to register for driver's education.

• Students who meet the age requirement may register for the class using the link to North Carolina Driving School or with the school's driver's education facilitator.

• A $65.00 fee must be paid online or at the student's school before attending class. Families unable to pay the $65.00 fee may apply for a reduced fee of $45.00 (please see the driver education facilitator to obtain the form).

• A parent/legal guardian must complete the Reduction in Fee form.

• North Carolina law requires students to complete 30 hours of classroom coursework and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving.

• Students 15–17 years old must pass 3 out of 4 school subjects to obtain and maintain a North Carolina driver's license.

• Registration for the Driver Education Course will open three weeks before the first day of class.

Register for Driver Education Course Work - NC Driving School

Online payment through the K-12 payment center (Payment can also be made at your child's school)

Payment Instructions: If you do not have a K-12 Payment Center account, you must create one. Once you have an account and are logged in, click the School Fees tab. Click the available fees tab and enter the student's first and last name and the school they attend. Once the student's name and school assignment are entered, click Add to Cart to finalize your payment.

Note: Home-schooled students must pay for coursework at one of the high schools.

Contact Information

North Carolina Driving School: 1-800-375-6550

East Lincoln High: Stacy Possert 704-736-1017 ext 25401

Lincolnton High: Jaylen Littlejohn 704-736-1017 ext 32114

North Lincoln High: Neill Tapp 704-736-1017 ext 61048

West Lincoln High: Jennifer Willis 704-736-1017 ext 27301

LCS Transportation: 704-736-4242

Driver's Eligibility Certificate (DEC)

Parents may obtain their student's Drivers Eligibility Certificate (DEC) during the school year from the Drivers Ed Facilitator at each high school. Please contact the school to set up an appointment with the facilitator.

Please bring the following information with you to obtain the Driver's Eligibility Certificate.

• A certified copy of the Birth Certificate

• Social Security Card

• Drivers' Education Certificate

• Two proofs of current address 

Lincoln County Schools Transportation Office issues the DEC during summer and other long breaks. The office is located at 2660 Maiden Hwy, Lincolnton. (It is the brick building outside the fence—look for the DEC sign.) LCS Transportation office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; no appointment is necessary.