What Does "NC" Stand For? North Carolina

NC is the official **two-letter postal abbreviation** for the **U.S. state of North Carolina**.

It is used in:

• Mailing addresses (e.g., Raleigh, NC 27601)
• Vehicle registration plates
• Government forms (IRS, FAFSA, voter registration)
• Data processing, GIS, and databases
• Sports standings (e.g., ACC: NC State, UNC, Duke)

**Not to be confused with:** New Caledonia (FR territory, code NC), *no charge*, *normally closed* (electrical), *numerical control* (CNC machining), or *Nashville, Tennessee* (often NSH/BNA).