Your North Dakota driving record is your official driver’s license history. It’s the single most important document for job applications (especially for driving positions), insurance quotes, and understanding your own license status.
Many people search for a way to “check their points.” In North Dakota, the only way to see your current point total and your full driving history is to order your official driving record.
The good news is that this process is fast, cheap, and can be done entirely online. This guide will walk you through how to get your record in 5 minutes, what the “point system” actually means, and how you can remove points to clean up your record.
How to Order Your Driving Record Online (The 5-Minute Method)
This is the fastest, easiest, and most common way to get your record.
- Cost: $3.00
- What You Get: An instant, downloadable, and printable PDF of your record.
Step-by-Step Online Process:
- Go to the Official NDDOT Portal: Navigate to the “My Records” section of the North Dakota DOT website.
- Select “Driver Record”: You will see options for “Driver Record” and “Crash Record.” Choose “Driver Record.”
- Enter Your Information: To verify your identity, you must provide:
- Your 9-digit North Dakota Driver’s License Number (or State ID number).
- Your Date of Birth.
- The last 4 digits of your Social Security Number.
- Pay the $3 Fee: Use a valid credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) to pay the non-refundable $3.00 fee.
- Download and Print: After payment, a link to your driving record (as a PDF) will appear. You must download and save or print this file immediately. The link is temporary and will expire.
How to Order Your Record by Mail
This is the best option if you are out-of-state, have lost your license, or do not have access to a printer.
- Download the Form: You must complete the official Request for Driver Record (Form SFN 51386).
- Complete the Form: Fill out all required sections, including your full name, date of birth, and driver’s license number (if you know it). You must sign the form.
- Include Payment: Include a $3.00 check or money order payable to “NDDOT.” Do not send cash.
- Mail Your Request: Send the completed form and your $3 payment to the address on the form:Driver and Vehicle Services608 E. Boulevard Ave.Bismarck, ND 58505-0700
The NDDOT will process your request and mail your official record to the address you provided.
Explanation of North Dakota Point System
Once you have your record, you will see a list of violations, each with a point value. These points are what determine your insurance rates and your license status.
Here are the consequences of accumulating points:
| Point Total | NDDOT Action |
| 6-8 points | A warning letter is mailed to you. |
| 9-11 points | A final warning letter is mailed to you. |
| 12 or more points | Your driver’s license will be suspended. |
Common Violations and Their Point Values:
- Reckless Driving: 8 points
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident: 6 points
- Failure to Yield: 4 points
- Speeding (11-15 mph over): 3 points
- Careless Driving: 2 points
- Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign: 2 points
- Speeding (1-10 mph over): 1 point
How to Remove Points from Your Record
You have two ways to reduce the points on your North Dakota license.
Method 1: Good Behavior (Automatic Reduction)
- For every 6 months you drive without a new violation, 1 point is automatically removed.
- For every 12 months you drive without a new violation, 3 points are automatically removed.
Method 2: Take a Defensive Driving Course (DDC)
This is the fastest way to clean up your record and lower your insurance rates.
- What It Is: You can voluntarily take an NDDOT-approved Defensive Driving Course. These are offered online or in-person by various providers.
- The Benefit: Upon completion, you can submit your course certificate to the NDDOT, and they will remove 3 points from your driving record.
- The Rule: You can only use this 3-point reduction once every 12 months.
FAQs
The points will not appear on your record until after you have either paid the ticket (which is an admission of guilt) or have been found guilty in court. Once you are convicted, the court notifies the NDDOT, and the points are added.
When you order your record online, you’ll get the “complete” record. A “3-year” record is what most insurance companies use for setting your rates. A “5-year” record is typically required for commercial driving jobs (CDL) or government positions. Both can be requested.
No. Simply paying the fine for a moving violation (like speeding) is a “conviction” and will result in points being added to your record.
Conclusion
Your North Dakota driving record is a complete summary of your driving history. The best way to check it is to use the NDDOT’s online portal to instantly download a copy for $3.00.
Remember that 12 or more points will result in a license suspension. The best way to protect your license and keep your insurance rates low is to be a safe driver and, if you do get a ticket, to take a Defensive Driving Course (DDC) to remove 3 points from your record.
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