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North Carolina Resources for Unwanted Calls & Texts

Source snapshot as of 2026-09-25. This page is informational and does not determine whether a particular contact violated a law.

Overview

Primary statute(s) in the source set
N.C.G.S. §§75-101–105; Session Law 2026-59

Do Not Call

Registry information
National DNC registry

Calls

Voice-call coverage
YES

Text Messages

Text-message coverage
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.

Robocalls & Recorded Messages

Autodial / prerecorded-call information
Unsolicited automatic dialing/recorded-message calls prohibited

Caller ID

Caller-ID / spoofing information
Caller-ID blocking/circumvention prohibited

Private Enforcement

Private remedies and government penalties are separate. Whether a private claim is available depends on the statute, facts, and applicable prerequisites.

Private action
YES
Prerequisites
Telephone subscriber receives solicitation in violation of Article
Private remedy
Current through 2026-11-30: $500 first, $1,000 second, $5,000 each subsequent
Attorney fees
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Limitations
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Defenses / safe harbors
Due-care defense for DNC violations

Government Enforcement

Government enforcement / penalties
AG enforcement available

Recent / Upcoming Changes

2025–2026 changes in the source set
ENACTED — FUTURE EFFECTIVE 2026-12-01: revised escalation and $10,000 for each knowing §75-102(i) call
Upcoming effective date: Session Law 2026-59 changes — effective December 1, 2026

The enacted changes revise the escalation and provide $10,000 for each knowing call under §75-102(i). These provisions are not presented as current law before that date.

Official Sources