How to Get Your MVR in North Dakota
North Dakota driving records are issued by the North Dakota Department of Transportation, Driver License Division. Order yours directly from the state for $3.00 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
North Dakota Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Record (online) | 3-year | No | $3.00 | ✓ |
| Complete Record / Driver Abstract (SFN 51386) | full-history | Yes | $3.00 | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official ND ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order Online — Immediate (print on screen)
- Go to the NDDOT online driver record portal at apps.nd.gov/dot/dlts/dlos/welcome.htm
- Enter requestor information and the DPPA purpose (e.g., Insurance Purposes)
- Enter the driver's name, license number, and date of birth
- Pay $3.00 per record by credit or debit card (up to 10 records per session)
- Print or email the record immediately — it cannot be reprinted after the session closes
Order by Mail
Form: SFN 51386 Request for Driver Abstract (download)
- Download and complete form SFN 51386, marking the complete-record option and your permissible-use purpose
- Include $3.00 per record by check or money order payable to 'Driver License Division' (or fax the form with card details to 701-328-2435)
- Mail to the Driver License Division in Bismarck
- Receive the abstract by return mail
Mail to: Driver License Division, 608 E. Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND 58505-0750
Turnaround: 5-7 business days
Order In Person
Form: SFN 51386 Request for Driver Abstract (download)
- Call 701-328-2604 to confirm counter service (open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Wednesday)
- Bring a completed SFN 51386 and photo ID
- Pay the $3.00 fee
- Pick up or arrange mailing of the abstract
Mail to: Driver License Division, 608 E. Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND 58505-0750
Turnaround: Same day to a few days (confirm by phone)
Good to Know — North Dakota Quirks
North Dakota sells just two products, both $3.00: the online Limited record (3-year lookback, no crash data, non-certified, print-only) and the Complete Driver Abstract via SFN 51386 (mail/fax only) — the one to use for DQ files and underwriting. CDL disqualifying offenses stay on the complete record for life; commercial crashes 10 years. The online record cannot be reprinted after the session closes, and the Driver License Division counter is closed Wednesdays.
Why You Need This Record
If you drive a commercial vehicle, your MVR does two jobs. First, FMCSA rule 49 CFR 391.23 requires a driving record from every state where you held a license in the last 3 years in your driver qualification (DQ) file — within 30 days of hire and annually after that. Owner-operators under their own authority keep a DQ file on themselves. Second, insurance carriers pull an MVR on every listed driver before releasing a quote; bringing a North Dakota record dated within 30 days speeds up underwriting and avoids surprises at bind time.
Get a Truck Insurance Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a North Dakota driving record cost?
- $3.00 per record — the same fee online, by mail, or by fax. It is one of the cheapest MVRs in the country.
- What's the difference between North Dakota's limited and complete records?
- The limited record (online) shows your point total and only the last 3 years of violations, with no crash data. The complete Driver Abstract (form SFN 51386, by mail or fax) shows all violations, crashes, and reinstatement history — CDL disqualifying offenses appear for life.
- Which North Dakota record works for a DOT driver qualification file?
- Order the Complete Driver Abstract via SFN 51386. It is the official full-history record from the Driver License Division; the online limited record is a print-only 3-year snapshot.
- How long does it take to get a North Dakota MVR?
- Online limited records print instantly. Mail or fax requests for the complete abstract take about 5-7 business days, returned by mail.
- Can an insurance agency pull a North Dakota MVR?
- Yes. The online portal lists 'Insurance Purposes' as a permissible DPPA use, and up to 10 records can be ordered per session — no special business account is required.