You can check the status of your North Carolina state tax refund online or by phone:
- Online: Visit the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) "Where's My Refund?" page at https://eservices.dor.nc.gov/wheresmyrefund/SelectionServlet or https://www.ncdor.gov/refund. You will need to enter your Social Security Number and the exact amount of your expected refund to view the status
- By phone: Call the NCDOR toll-free refund inquiry line at 1-877-252-4052, available 24/7
Additional details:
- Most refunds are issued within about 3-6 weeks if you e-filed, or up to 12 weeks if you paper filed
- If your refund check is lost or undeliverable, you must submit an affidavit and update your address with the Department of Revenue
- For amended returns, refunds typically arrive within six months of filing
This is the official and most reliable way to track your NC state refund status.
