Wondering what you need and how you can renew your North Dakota Driver's License? Here is the ultimate guide to quickly and easily renewing your North Dakota driver license.
What You’ll Need to Renew your North Dakota Driver License
If you wish your new license to be a REAL ID bring the proof of the following:
- Proof of Identification
- Social Security Number
- ND residence address (2 documents)
- Current North Dakota drivers license,
- Your corrective lenses if you require them
- Proof of address (only if it changed).
Check this list to choose the documents correctly.
What You’ll Need to Do to Renew your North Dakota Driver License Online
- Go to Drivers License Renewal System.
- Enter required information.
- Pay the fee of $15.00 by cash or check. Dickinson, Minot, Bismarck, Williston, Devils Lake, Jamestown, Grand Forks and Fargo also accept credit cards.
- Your license will be sent to the mailing address on your driver record. Allow about 10 business days for processing.
What You’ll Need to Do to Renew your North Dakota Driver License in Person
- Choose a DMV Location near you. You can book your appointment here or through Skip.
- Bring your booking confirmation number and the required documents.
- Bring documentation to get a Real ID compliant license (optional).
- Pass the visual screen test.
- Have your picture taken.
- Pay the renewal fee of $15.00 by cash or check. Dickinson, Minot, Bismarck, Williston, Devils Lake, Jamestown, Grand Forks and Fargo also accept credit cards.
- Get your new ND drivers license.
What You’ll Need to Do to Renew your North Dakota Driver License by Mail
If you are a North Dakota Resident temporarily out of state and wish to renew a non-commercial license, you may renew one time by mail provided you can provide proof of a North Dakota resident address. Inquire at dl@nd.gov and provide us with your North Dakota Driver's Number and out of state mailing address to determine eligibility.
If you are living in another state, you are required to obtain a license in the new state.
Here are North Dakota driver's license renewal exceptions to note:
- If your license expired more than one year ago, you will have to retake both written and road tests.
- You may not drive if your driver license has expired. If you plan to drive after your license expired, you may renew it up to one year past its expiration date. If needed, you may renew it up to 10 months before the expiration date. You won't lose the time remaining on your old license.
Need more North Dakota DMV help?
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