On this page, you will find information about how to renew your CDL, including the types of documents you need to bring with you when you renew.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations require all commercial driver license (CDL) drivers to present proof of citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or legal presence (temporary status) and Proof of North Dakota residence address (place of domicile).
When you come in to renew your license, you will need to show the driver license examiner the following documents:
- At least one of the proof of citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or legal presence documents listed below;
- Your North Dakota CDL license;
- And at least one of the Proof of North Dakota residence address (place of domicile) documents listed below.
Proof of Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residence, or Legal Presence in the United States
Only these documents are deemed acceptable:
- U.S. Birth Certificate (state certified; government issued)
- Valid, unexpired U.S. Passport or U.S Passport Card
- Report of Birth Abroad issued by the U.S. Department of State
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card
- Valid, unexpired Employment Authorization Card (Temporary Status)
- Valid, unexpired Foreign Passport with I-94 (Temporary Status)
- I-94 Card stamped Refugee or Asylee (Temporary Status)
Note: No photocopies or hospital certificates will be accepted. All documents must be original or certified copies only.
Proof of North Dakota Residence Address (Place of Domicile)
You must present your North Dakota CDL license and one of the documents listed below:
- A government-issued property tax form
- Mortgage/lease/rental document
- Homeowners/renters insurance policy
- Utility bill (electricity, gas, water, sewer, cable, recycle)
- Non-cellular phone bill
Note: All documents must contain your name and physical residence address. Post Office Boxes are not acceptable proof of residence address.