Driver License Requirements

Proof of identification is required. Additionally, any person who has lived in this state 90 consecutive days shall be deemed a resident of North Dakota for the purpose of non-driver photo identification card issuance.

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)

Proof of North Dakota resident address is required. You must be a resident of North Dakota to obtain a non-driver photo identification card.  In the event you are unable to provide the required documents, please contact 855-633-6835 for guidance on potential alternatives.

• 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.

You must provide your Social Security number, unless you are a nonimmigrant who is not eligible for a Social Security number or you provide an affidavit stating that you were not assigned a social security number.