Welcome to the North Dakota Department of Transportation's (NDDOT) driving school and instructor requirements page. Navigating the path to becoming a driving school or instructor involves understanding and adhering to specific rules and guidelines. Here you can find comprehensive resources with direct links to the necessary rules and applications.
Whether you're a prospective driving school owner or an instructor aiming to meet compliance standards, this page serves as your gateway to essential information, ensuring a clear and straightforward process as you embark on your journey in driver education.
Applications and Curricula
Application Forms
New and renewal driving school and instructor applicants must complete an application packet as outlined in School and Instructor Application Packet for New and Renewal Applicants. Submit completed application packets to the North Dakota Drivers License Division.
- Driver Training School Application (SFN 13961)
- Driver Training Instructor License Application (SFN 13960)
- Driver Training Requirement Checklist (SFN 51844)
- Medical Examination Report (SFN 04569)
NDDOT-Approved Curricula
Additional Resources
Chapter 39-25 of the N.D.C.C. gives the director authority to adopt and prescribe regulations concerning the administration and enforcement of this chapter as necessary to protect the public.
Administrative Rules contains more information about driving school and instructor requirements.