Driving on the beach in OBX. Any tips. Do you need a permit in Corolla?

New to the world of 4x4. Looking forward to taking my 2023 Outer Banks to the OBX. Have driven on the beach once before in a jeep rental in Nantucket. Lower the air pressure and shift into 4WD. Any other recommendations? Does anyone know if you need a permit to drive on the beach in Corolla, NC?. I read something that you now need a permit to PARK on the beach in the 4x4 section. Anyone know if this is true?