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North Dakota Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts
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How many questions are on the North Dakota permit test?
The official North Dakota sources we have on file do not state a question count or a passing score, so we do not publish one. Check the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) before test day.
How much does the North Dakota permit test cost?
$5 per knowledge-test attempt under NDDOT’s published fee schedule.
- Learner permit / application fee: $15 for a noncommercial learner permit.
- Initial driver license fee: $15 for a noncommercial license; road testing is a separate $5 fee.
Source: North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) · Fee source checked 2026-10-05. Our 500-question North Dakota practice test is free and separate from these DMV fees.
What do I need to bring to the North Dakota DMV for a permit?
The official North Dakota checklist for a permit has 8 items, covering application, identity, Social Security number, residency, parent or guardian, fees and vision test.
Who this list covers: First noncommercial Class D learner permit for North Dakota residents age 14 or older who have an assigned Social Security number. Covers minors and adults, citizens and lawfully present noncitizens using the published identity checklist, at an in-office knowledge test. No-SSN cases, online-test setup and road testing are outside scope.
- Complete the permit application
- Bring one original citizenship or lawful-presence document
- Bring certified name-change evidence if needed
- Bring one proof showing your name and full SSN
- Bring two current North Dakota address proofs
- Under 18: Arrange sponsor signature and guardianship proof
- Bring $5 for the knowledge test and $15 for the permit
- Pass the knowledge test and vision screening
Source: official North Dakota document list · Checked 2026-10-05. Conditions and exceptions for each item are on the full printable checklist, with a source for every item.
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Before your North Dakota knowledge test
Cost details
- One knowledge-test attempt is allowed per day; the later road test costs $5. Official cost source
Before you apply
These notes cover selected application steps. Check the linked official instructions for the full requirements for your situation.
- Prepare proof of identity and address, your physical North Dakota address and Social Security number. Official application instructions
- Choose an in-person or online knowledge test; permit issuance also requires vision screening and a sponsor signature if under 18. Official application instructions
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Quick facts
Minimum permit age
14 years old
Permit fee
$15 for a noncommercial learner permit.
Initial license fee
$15 for a noncommercial license; road testing is a separate $5 fee.
Retake fee
$5 per knowledge-test attempt; one attempt per day.
Retake wait after failing
One attempt allowed per day; must wait until the next day to retest
Supervised driving before road test
50 hours of practice driving in variable conditions required for ages 14-15 before the road test
Documents to bring
Proof of identity/DOB/legal presence (e.g. birth certificate or passport), proof of ND residential address, Social Security number, parent/guardian signature if under 18
Find an office / appointment
Driver License Sites listing; most regional sites are by appointment only (no walk-ins), scheduled online at dot.nd.gov or by calling 1-855-633-6835.
REAL ID status
REAL ID is optional (opt-in); requires documents from all 4 checklist categories (identity and legal presence, name changes, SSN, and ND residence address); obtained at Driver License Sites statewide.
Motorcycle license
Minimum age 14 for motorcycle permit; requires knowledge test and skills test, though MSF Basic Rider Course completion waives the road test.
Commercial license (CDL)
21 for interstate CDL; 18-20 for intrastate; 16 for custom harvesting-restricted CDL. Requires DOT medical cert, knowledge and road skills tests.
Official source: North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT)
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official North Dakota Department of Transportation, Drivers License Division site.
North Dakota DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee | $15 for a noncommercial learner permit. | source |
| Initial license fee | $15 for a noncommercial license; road testing is a separate $5 fee. | source |
| Retake fee | $5 per knowledge-test attempt; one attempt per day. | source |
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What a North Dakota driver license covers
Initial license fee: $15 for a noncommercial license; road testing is a separate $5 fee. (official source)
REAL ID status: REAL ID is optional (opt-in); requires documents from all 4 checklist categories (identity and legal presence, name changes, SSN, and ND residence address); obtained at Driver License Sites statewide. (official source)
The gold star marks a REAL ID compliant card. Many states hand you a paper interim license the day you pass and mail the physical card later; the interim paper generally works for driving but not for TSA airport ID. Check the official North Dakota DMV site for exact card timelines.
Getting a license in North Dakota
Getting your first permit
In North Dakota, the minimum permit age is 14 years old. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: proof of identity/DOB/legal presence (e.g. birth certificate or passport), proof of ND residential address, Social Security number, parent/guardian signature if under 18. Driver License Sites listing; most regional sites are by appointment only (no walk-ins), scheduled online at dot.nd.gov or by calling 1-855-633-6835.
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
If you fail the knowledge test: one attempt allowed per day; must wait until the next day to retest. Before the road test, the state requires 50 hours of practice driving in variable conditions required for ages 14-15 before the road test.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
REAL ID is optional (opt-in); requires documents from all 4 checklist categories (identity and legal presence, name changes, SSN, and ND residence address); obtained at Driver License Sites statewide. For a motorcycle license: minimum age 14 for motorcycle permit; requires knowledge test and skills test, though MSF Basic Rider Course completion waives the road test. For a commercial license (CDL): 21 for interstate CDL; 18-20 for intrastate; 16 for custom harvesting-restricted CDL. Requires DOT medical cert, knowledge and road skills tests.
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