Find information regarding driver license requirements for transferring an out of state license to North Dakota.
Transfer Requirements
An appointment is needed for all driver license services. Make an appointment for a transfer. You must schedule an appointment at a ND Drivers License site to obtain a ND operator’s license. You must provide Proof of Idenification, Proof of Name Change, Social Security Number, and Proof of Residency. You must have your most current driver license in your possession, and it can’t be suspended, cancelled, revoked, or expired for more than one year - see below for more information about the residency requirement.
All individuals applying for a permit, license, or identification card must show proof of identity, date of birth, and legal presence in the United States by presenting one of the documents listed below.
- U.S. Birth Certificate (state certified; government issued)
- U.S. Territory Birth Certificate
- 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
- Valid, unexpired Foreign Passport with I-94
- I-94 Card stamped Refugee or Asylee
Note: No photocopies or hospital certificates will be accepted. All documents must be original or certified copies only.
Individuals born in North Dakota may obtain a copy of their certified birth certificate by contacting Vital Records at the North Dakota Department of Health.
Individuals born in another state may access vital record offices through https://www.vitalrec.com or https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm.
If your current name is different from the name on your identity document (see above), you will need to bring additional proof of your legal name. Acceptable documents for proof of name change are:
- Certified, government-issued marriage certificate
- Certified adoption document
- Certified court order authorizing a name change (no photocopies; court seal required)
For REAL ID, you must provide proof of your Social Security number. All documents must contain your name and full Social
Security number. Please select one document from the list below:
- Social Security Card (the blue and white paper card)
- W-2 Form
- SSA 1099 Form
- Non-SSA 1099 Form
- Pay stub (must contain name and Social Security number)
*For applicants who chose not to obtain REAL ID, no proof of Social Security Number is required.
Provide proof of North Dakota residence address by presenting two documents from the list below. In the event you are unable to provide the required documents, please contact 855-633-6835 for guidance on potential alternatives. *For applicants who chose not to obtain REAL ID, only one document is required.
- Most current government-issued property tax statement
- Current mortgage/lease/rental document
- Current homeowner's/renter's insurance policy
- Current utility bill (electricity, gas, water, sewer, cable, recycle)
- School/College Transcript issued within 6 months
- Current financial statement (issued by financial institution, government entity, government-regulated entity)
- Current pay stub or statement from employer
- Current vehicle insurance policy/statement
- Current resident certificate or Tribal ID issued by a North Dakota Tribe with North Dakota resident address
- Current formal resident statement issued by property owner/renter
- Relief Agency or Shelter Certification
- Parent's proof of address for minor child (under 18)
Note: All documents must contain your name and current physical residence address. Post Office Boxes are not acceptable proof of residence address. No photocopies; all documents must be original or certified copies only.
Residency
- Any person other than a nonresident student, a tourist, or a nonresident member of the Armed Forces who has lived in this state 90 consecutive days shall be deemed a resident of North Dakota for the purpose of driver licensing.
- You may use your non-commercial license from another state for a period of 60 days after you become a resident of North Dakota.
- You may use your commercial license from another state for a period of 30 days after you become a resident of North Dakota.
- Proof of North Dakota resident address is required.
- Fee: $15 for Non-commercial or commercial drivers license plus $3 for each commercial drivers license endorsement.
- Questions: Contact 855-633-6835