Auto and Car Insurance - Can you turn in the tags on a vehicle and then cancel the insurance?

Can you turn in the tags on a vehicle and then cancel the insurance?

Can I turn in the tags on my vehicle and then cancel the insurance? I live in NC, and I'm not sure if I need any other forms or anything? I don't want to get slapped with a fine for something I was suppose to turn in with it.

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http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/forms/vehicleregistration/download/MVR18A.pdf but that's if your plate is lost or stolen. Aha! Here's the one we want. Cancellation of Insurance When you go to surrender your License Plate: Don't make the mistake of canceling your vehicle liability insurance coverage before surrendering your license plate to your nearest DMV agency. For example, if you put your vehicle in storage or do not plan to operate it for a long period of time, you must surrender the registration plate to your local license plate agency before canceling your liability insurance coverage. ...Make certain you turn in your license plate first and then cancel your liability insurance coverage or you will incur a $50 penalty. http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/vehicle_services/licenseplates/insuranceCancel.html