North Dakota Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your North Dakota learner's permit — age, fees, required documents, supervised-hours rules, and what happens after — summarized from the official NDDOT pages and linked to the source.
Last verified 2026-07-14 · Source: North Dakota Department of Transportation — Driver License Requirements ↗
Fees and rules change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
How to get your permit in North Dakota
- Make an appointment and visit an ND Driver License Site in person
- Bring one approved identity and lawful-presence document, proof of North Dakota residence, and any legal name-change documents
- If you are under 18, bring a parent or legal guardian to sign for the permit or license
- Pay the written test fee and non-commercial permit fee, then complete the required testing at the licensing site
- Follow any restricted-license conditions if you are qualifying through North Dakota's age-15 restricted path
North Dakota GDL restrictions for new drivers
- Restricted license age: North Dakota residents can obtain a restricted license at age 15, but the general minimum driving age is 16
- Minor signature: A parent or legal guardian must sign for a minor under age 18 to be issued a permit or license
- Residency window: Any person who has lived in North Dakota for 90 consecutive days is deemed a resident for driver-licensing purposes
Documents you'll need
- One original or certified proof-of-identity, date-of-birth, and lawful-presence document
- Proof of North Dakota residence address
- Legal name-change document if your current name differs from your identity document
- Parent or guardian signature if under 18
The details
- Permit fee details: NDDOT lists the non-commercial permit or license fee at $15.00, with the written test charged separately at $5.00
- License fee: $15 — NDDOT lists the non-commercial permit or license fee at $15.00, with the written test and road test each charged separately at $5.00
- Practice hour details: Web search: 50 supervised hours required for 14-15 year olds, across varied conditions (night, gravel/dirt roads, winter, urban/rural)
- Knowledge test: 25 questions; 80% to pass; North Dakota's car knowledge test has 25 questions with an 80% passing score; the written test fee is listed separately at $5.00
Frequently asked questions
How much does a North Dakota permit cost?
The North Dakota permit fee is $15. NDDOT lists the non-commercial permit or license fee at $15.00, with the written test charged separately at $5.00.
How many practice driving hours does North Dakota require?
North Dakota requires 50 hours of supervised practice driving.
Where can I practice for the North Dakota permit test?
Right here — take a free North Dakota practice test in your browser, or get the free DMV Prep app for the full NDDOT-format experience with a readiness score.
