What to bring to the North Dakota NDDOT permit test

For the learner's permit and knowledge test

• Proof of legal presence, current name and date of birth (original or certified, e.g. state-certified U.S. birth certificate, valid U.S. passport); no photocopies or hospital certificates
• Proof of Social Security number (card, W-2, SSA-1099, non-SSA 1099 or pay stub)
• Two proofs of North Dakota residence address (no P.O. boxes)
• Under 18: parent or legal guardian signature (guardianship papers for guardians)
• Arrive at least one hour before noon (offices closing for lunch) or before closing

Fees

• Knowledge test at an office (per attempt): $5
• Knowledge test online at nd.knowtodrive.com (per attempt): $10
• Permit: $15
• Road test: $5
• Duplicate license or permit: $8 ($3 for a name or address change only)

For the road test

• Valid ND operator's permit
• Under 16: driver education Certificate of Training, plus a parent or legal guardian present
• Current registration and proof of insurance for the test vehicle
• A vehicle that passes inspection: brakes, high/low headlights, brake and tail lights, turn signals, leak-free exhaust and muffler, working doors, horn audible 200 ft, mirrors showing 200 ft behind, seat belts, intact windshield and windows, wipers
• No pets (except service animals), passengers or electronic devices; self-parking features must be off

What happens on the road test

After you pass: your permit

• Hold it for at least Ages 14-15: 12 months or until 16, whichever comes first, but at least 6 months. Ages 16-17: 6 months or until 18, whichever comes first. before the road test.
• Log 50 hours of supervised driving.
• A supervisor licensed for the vehicle class, at least 18, with at least 3 years of driving experience, in the seat beside you; no one else in the front seat unless the vehicle has only a front seat
• Under 18: parent or legal guardian approval and sponsorship
• Under 16: at least 50 hours of supervised practice in variable conditions, certified by a parent or guardian at the road test, plus driver's education
• Ages 14-15 may drive only a parent's, guardian's, grandparent's, sibling's, aunt's or uncle's Class D vehicle, unless the vehicle has dual controls and a licensed driver trainer is present
• Permit holders of any age may not use electronic communication devices while driving (emergencies excepted)
• Driving in violation of permit conditions: 2 points
• No more passengers than the vehicle is designed to carry

Before you go

Take a practice test or two the day before, and the exam simulator to check you can pass in the real format. Bring originals, not photocopies, unless the NDDOT says copies are accepted.