Reinstating a Driver's License in North Dakota

Check outstanding reinstatement requirements, and pay the fee, through NDDOT's online Pay Reinstatement Fee/Outstanding Requirements system; you are eligible once all requirements are met and the required time is served. Fees: $25 for medical or vision reports or requirements and testing; $50 for failure to appear or post bond, insurance violations, unpaid fines, child support, 12 or more points, or driving under suspension; $100 for over-the-limit BAC, physical control, implied consent or refusal, or driving under revocation. Pay online (full $50 or $100), by phone (701-328-4353 for medical, vision or re-exam suspensions; 701-328-2604 for others), or by check or money order to the Driver License Division, 608 E. Blvd Ave, Bismarck, ND 58505.

Main grounds include reaching 12 or more points (7 days at 12 points, plus 7 days for each point over 11), a DUI arrest with a test result at or over the legal limit (administrative suspension starting at 91 days), and refusing a chemical test (revocation starting at 180 days).

For a points suspension, the Department may for good cause issue a temporary restricted license after 7 days of the suspension have passed. After a first DUI or test-related suspension, a temporary restricted license may take effect after 30 days of the suspension (14 days if the person is in the 24/7 sobriety program and has no unrelated suspension).