On this page, you will find information about requesting a copy of your driving record, defensive driving courses for point reduction, alcohol offenses, requesting an administrative hearing, paying a reinstatement fee, requesting a temporary restricted license (work permit), SR-22 insurance requirements and more.
You can view your outstanding reinstatement requirements online. Once all requirements have been met and required time has been served you are eligible to be reinstated.
For a complete copy of your driving record, use the following form: Request for Driver Abstract (SFN 51386). You can also submit an Online Driving Record Request, but note that this is a limited driving record only.
For a complete copy of your driving record, you must complete SFN 51386 and mail payment to:
Driver License Division
608 E. Boulevard Ave
Bismarck, ND 58505-0750
You can request an administrative hearing in writing or by submitting an Online Administrative Hearing Request.
Use the following form: Lifetime CDL Disqualification Reinstatement (SFN 61105). If you have any questions regarding the application process or the Lifetime CDL Disqualification Reinstatement program, please email us.
A TRL is a restricted license issued to persons whose driving privileges have been suspended or revoked for certain offenses. A TRL authorizes the operation of a non-commercial motor vehicle for work purposes, educational purposes, or the need to perform essential life maintenance needs. By law, the driver must serve a portion of the suspension with no type of restricted driving privileges. This timeframe varies depending on the reason for the suspension.
A TRL will not be granted for:
If an offender has been charged with or convicted of a second or subsequent violation of section 39-08-01 or equivalent ordinance, and not subject to an unrelated suspension or revocation, a TRL shall be issued upon the restriction that the offender participate in the 24/7 Sobriety Program. If the offender violates the restrictions of the 24/7 Sobriety Program, the TRL will be canceled and not reissued.
According to state law, the Driver’s License Division may not release any suspended driving privileges without first collecting a processing charge called a reinstatement fee. The amount for a reinstatement fee will vary depending on the nature of your suspension.
Accordion Section Title $25 Suspension FeeMail check or money order payable to:
Driver License Division
608 E. Blvd Ave
Bismarck, ND 58505
You may pay your reinstatement fee by phone using a debit or credit card.
Paying online may be an option.
There are further instructions on the payment page.
What is an order of suspension?
This is the director’s official notification that action is being taken against your driving privileges. It explains how long your driving privileges will be suspended for and why (a DUI conviction, having too many points, no insurance, etc.). It will also tell you what reinstatement requirements must be met before your driving privileges can be reinstated.
What is the difference between suspension and revocation?
If your privileges are suspended, you will get driving privileges back after the period of suspension time has been completed and all reinstatement requirements have been met. If your driving privileges are revoked, you must complete the revocation period, meet all the reinstatement requirements, and take the written and road tests again before having valid driving privileges restored.
What is the minor's cancellation?
If you are under the age of 18 and accumulate six or more points on your driving record or commit an alcohol-related or drug-related offense while operating a motor vehicle, your permit or license will be cancelled. You will then be required to start all over again as if you have never had a permit or license before. This includes the written test, vision test, parent’s permission, obtain an Instruction permit, hold the permit at least 12 months if you are under the age of 16 or at least 6 months if you are under the age of 18, and complete drivers education prior to being allowed to road test for the license.
Can you get a work permit for a youth under the age of 18 who has lost their license due to too many points?
No. Youths under the age of 18 are not eligible to get a work permit.
What is a temporary restricted license?
A temporary restricted license may be issued to individuals 18 years and older whose driving privileges are suspended. It allows limited driving to specific days and times. Certain requirements must be met in order to qualify for temporary restricted driving privileges.
What is the difference between a limited driving record and a complete driving record?
A limited driving record will include your current point total but will not include violations or convictions that are more than three years old or crash information. A limited record can be obtained online . A complete record will include your current point total, violations and convictions that are more than three years old and crash information. The complete record can only be obtained by submitting SFN 51386 - Request for Driver Abstract and a $3 fee to the Driver License Division.
