Turning Eighteen
G.S. 48A-2 — a minor has not reached 18
The definition. A minor is any person who has not reached the age of 18 years.
Ages set for specific purposes elsewhere, such as buying alcohol or tobacco and some licenses and permits, are not on this page. How a particular age rule applies to a particular person is a question for a licensed North Carolina attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- G.S. 48A-2 — Age of minors
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed North Carolina attorney.