ND DMV Driver and Vehicle Records 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long does a DUI conviction typically remain on a North Dakota driver's record?
- 3 years
- 5 years
- 7 years
- Permanently (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Permanently
DUI convictions remain permanently on a North Dakota driving record and cannot be expunged from the driving record.
Question 2: What is the fee for obtaining a certified copy of your North Dakota driving record?
- $3
- $5 (Correct answer)
- $10
- $15
Correct answer: $5
North Dakota charges $5 for a certified copy of a driving record.
Question 3: Which entity in North Dakota maintains official vehicle title records?
- County Sheriff's Office
- North Dakota Department of Transportation (Correct answer)
- North Dakota Secretary of State
- Local County Treasurer
Correct answer: North Dakota Department of Transportation
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) maintains official vehicle title and registration records.
Question 4: When a North Dakota driver moves to another state, within how many days must they obtain a new license in their new state of residence?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
- This varies by the new state's laws (Correct answer)
Correct answer: This varies by the new state's laws
The timeline for obtaining a new license after moving states depends on the destination state's specific laws, not North Dakota's rules.
Question 5: What information is NOT typically included on a North Dakota driving record abstract?
- Traffic convictions
- License suspensions
- Vehicle purchase history (Correct answer)
- Accident involvement
Correct answer: Vehicle purchase history
A driving record abstract tracks license status, convictions, and accidents — not vehicle purchase or ownership history.
Question 6: A North Dakota employer wants to check a job applicant's driving record. Who must provide written authorization?
- The employer only
- The NDDOT only
- The job applicant (Correct answer)
- The employer's insurance company
Correct answer: The job applicant
Under federal DPPA law, the applicant (the driver) must provide written consent before an employer can access their driving record.
Question 7: What happens to a North Dakota driver license that has been expired for more than one year?
- It can be renewed with a late fee
- The driver must retake only the written test
- The driver must start the licensing process over (Correct answer)
- It is automatically cancelled and mailed back
Correct answer: The driver must start the licensing process over
A North Dakota license expired for more than one year requires the applicant to complete the full licensing process again, including all tests.
ND DMV Driver and Vehicle Records 2
How long does a DUI conviction typically remain on a North Dakota driver's record?