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Beach driving permits are only issued to four wheel drive vehicles and are for fishing purposes only. Modified utility vehicles (“MUTV”) as described in N.C.G.S. 20-4.01 (27) regardless of whether the MUTV is registered or licensed in any state shall not be allowed on the beach strand. Pleasure riding on the beach is not allowed. Anyone caught driving on the beach without a permit will be ticketed and escorted off the beach.
Purchase a Permit:
New Driving Time Frame: October 1st through January 15th
Horse Riding Time Frame: October 1st through March 30th
Beach Access Permits are now available for purchase on-line only. You will need your driver's license, fishing license, and vehicle registration information to obtain a Beach Driving Permit. You will need your driver's license and vehicle registration information to obtain a Horse Riding Permit. Once you complete the form and make payment, your permit will be sent to your email. If you do not have a printer you will need to keep a screen shot of your permit on your phone. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO OBTAIN A PERMIT.
BEACH ACCESS PERMIT APPLICATION
The beach driving permit cost is as follows:
SEASON PASS
$100 for non-residents of the Town of Topsail Beach
$25 for residents of the Town of Topsail Beach
WEEKLY PASS
$50
Documentation required to purchase a beach driving permit:
- Driver’s License
- Vehicle Registration
- State-Issued Fishing License
The horse riding permit cost is as follows:
SEASON PASS
$50 for non-residents of the Town of Topsail Beach
$25 for residents of the Town of Topsail Beach
DAY PASSES
$10 for non-residents of the Town of Topsail Beach
$ 5 for residents of the Town of Topsail Beach
Documentation required to purchase a horse riding permit:
- Driver’s License
- Vehicle Registration
Should you need additional information, please contact the Topsail Beach Police
Department at (910) 328-4851.