An extension of time to file the franchise and income tax return may be granted for six (6) months if the extension application is received timely. Form D-410 allows North Carolina residents to request a six-month extension for filing their individual income tax return.You'll receive an electronic acknowledgment once you complete the transaction. Keep it with your records. How do I fill this out? ​There is no filing fee to file a Motion and Order to extend time to Answer a lawsuit in North Carolina. Usually, you will need to fill in the "Out of the Country" circle on Page 1 of Form D-400 if the deadline is April 15 and you need a 2-month extension to file. There is no preprinted form for a motion for extension of time. Such a motion has the case heading with the file number at the top.