Getting Your Driver’s License

FAQ

Getting Your Driver’s License

North Dakota

Permit

If you are 18 or older, you do not need to get a permit before going for the road est. However, it is reccomended that you review the Drivers License Manual to review the rules of the road in ND before attempting a road test. https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf

Applying for a Class-D License

Before taking the road test, you will need the following:

Proof of Identification (Foreign Passport with I-94 is acceptable),
Proof of Name Change (if applicable),
Proof of ND Residency,
Proof of Social Security Number.
A detailed list of documents for each category is available here: https://www.dot.nd.gov/driver/driver-education/driver-license-requirements

You can then schedule the exam using their scheduler system: https://apps.nd.gov/dot/dlts/dlos/scheduleWelcome.htm