Renew your North Dakota drivers license in 2025 with our simple, step-by-step guide. Find all the necessary requirements, forms, fees, and online renewal options to ensure a hassle-free experience. Stay legal and avoid fines - start your renewal process now!
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.
You may renew in person at any time. Online appointments are available through The Online Scheduler. Appointments are not available for the same day.
Step 1
Choose the driver’s license site location:
Step 2
Bring the following:
Your booking confirmation number
Your current North Dakota driver’s license
Your corrective lenses if you require them
Proof of address (only if it changed)
Step 3
Bring documentation to get a REAL ID compliant license (optional):
If you wish your new license to be a REAL ID, bring proof of the following:
Identification
Social Security Number
ND residence address (2 documents)
Check this list to choose the documents correctly.
Step 4
Pass the visual screen test:
Step 5
Have your picture taken:
Step 6
Pay the renewal fee:
Step 7
Get your new ND driver’s license.
If your license expired more than one year ago, you will have to retake both written and road tests. Find an ND driver license site near you
You may be eligible to renew by mail one time only if you are a North Dakota resident who is temporarily out of state. Call Central Office at 701-328-4353 to check if you qualify.
If you are an active duty military member stationed outside of North Dakota or a spouse of such a member, you may renew by mail. Call Central Office (701-328-4353) for details.
You may renew online if you are eligible. The online renewal is not available if ANY of the following is true about you:
You renewed online during the previous renewal cycle.
You want to get a REAL ID.
You are 65 years of age or older.
You are younger than 21 years of age.
It is your first renewal after issuance of a license after age 21.
You need to change some information on your license (address, name, etc.).
Step 1
Go to the Drivers License Renewal System.
Step 2
Enter the required information.
Step 3
Pay the fee of $15.00 by card. Dickinson, Minot, Bismarck, Williston, Devils Lake, Jamestown, Grand Forks, and Fargo also accept credit cards.
Step 4
Your license will be sent to the mailing address on your driver record. Allow about 10 business days for processing.
Renew your North Dakota drivers license in 2025 with our simple, step-by-step guide. Find all the necessary requirements, forms, fees, and online renewal options to ensure a hassle-free experience. Stay legal and avoid fines - start your renewal process now!
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.
You may renew in person at any time. Online appointments are available through The Online Scheduler. Appointments are not available for the same day.
Step 1
Choose the driver’s license site location:
Step 2
Bring the following:
Your booking confirmation number
Your current North Dakota driver’s license
Your corrective lenses if you require them
Proof of address (only if it changed)
Step 3
Bring documentation to get a REAL ID compliant license (optional):
If you wish your new license to be a REAL ID, bring proof of the following:
Identification
Social Security Number
ND residence address (2 documents)
Check this list to choose the documents correctly.
Step 4
Pass the visual screen test:
Step 5
Have your picture taken:
Step 6
Pay the renewal fee:
Step 7
Get your new ND driver’s license.
If your license expired more than one year ago, you will have to retake both written and road tests. Find an ND driver license site near you
You may be eligible to renew by mail one time only if you are a North Dakota resident who is temporarily out of state. Call Central Office at 701-328-4353 to check if you qualify.
If you are an active duty military member stationed outside of North Dakota or a spouse of such a member, you may renew by mail. Call Central Office (701-328-4353) for details.
You may renew online if you are eligible. The online renewal is not available if ANY of the following is true about you:
You renewed online during the previous renewal cycle.
You want to get a REAL ID.
You are 65 years of age or older.
You are younger than 21 years of age.
It is your first renewal after issuance of a license after age 21.
You need to change some information on your license (address, name, etc.).
Step 1
Go to the Drivers License Renewal System.
Step 2
Enter the required information.
Step 3
Pay the fee of $15.00 by card. Dickinson, Minot, Bismarck, Williston, Devils Lake, Jamestown, Grand Forks, and Fargo also accept credit cards.
Step 4
Your license will be sent to the mailing address on your driver record. Allow about 10 business days for processing.