North Dakota Driving Record
In North Dakota, you can request your driving record online or through the mail. Here are the steps you must follow.
Written by Shannon Fitzgerald
Reviewed by Jessica Barrett
A driving record contains a license holder’s complete, public driving history. This information can include motor-vehicle convictions, license points, suspensions, revocations, or cancellations, crash information, and personal details about the driver.
Your record can impact several elements of your life down the road—including how much you’ll spend on
car insurance
. Here’s a rundown of how to interpret your driving record, how you can access it, and how it may affect your life. What is a driving record?
Your driving record begins the moment you get your license. Sometimes known as a motor vehicle report, it contains a complete history of you and your driving—from tickets and violations to the personal information on your license.
How do I access my driving record in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, you can request either a limited or a complete copy of your driving record online or through the mail. The limited copy only contains information from the past 3 years, whereas the complete copy contains your entire history. Additionally, the limited copy does not
contain violations
under three points or any crash information.You can request the limited copy online through the DMV’s
Online Driving Record request
system for a small fee of $3. The record will only be available to print—no documents will be sent through the mail—so be sure you have a printer on hand. To receive a copy of the complete driving record, you must fill out the
Request for Driver Abstract form
and pay the same $3 fee. Both the form and the payment can be sent to the address the form indicates. To make either of these requests, you will need the following information:
- Driver License Number
- License holder’s name, address, and date of birth
Key Takeaway: You can request a driving record in North Dakota online or through the mail. Both the complete and limited copies cost $3, but you can only request the complete copy through the mail.
Requesting a driving record for someone else
If you need to request a driving record for another person in North Dakota, the license holder must sign their written consent in the Request For Driver Abstract form.
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Where else can I find my driving record in North Dakota?
Car insurance agents
Insurance companies typically obtain a limited copy of your driving record before they provide you with a quote. If you ask your insurance agent for a copy of this, they will likely send one your way for free. Just keep in mind—this won’t be the complete record. If you need an “official” copy, you will need to mail in a formal request instead.
Online third-party vendors
Third-party vendors can also provide you with your driving record, but usually for a steeper cost. Though this method may be quicker than the DMV, it’s important to make sure that the vendor can give you the official, complete record. Otherwise, it may not be worth the extra money.
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What is on my record?
Your driving record will have the history of your driving activity, along with your license information. Generally, this includes:
- Personal details (ie; name, address, etc.)
- Driver’s license number
- Motor-related violations and DUI reports
- Points or suspensions on your license
- Involvement in car accidents
In North Dakota, smaller offenses—like speeding—will stay on your record for less time, whereas larger convictions—like a DUI—will remain longer. This is often the case for driving records in general, but it varies state-to-state.
MORE: How long does a speeding ticket stay on your record?
DMV points in North Dakota
North Dakota, like many states, functions with a DMV point system in place. Every time you commit a driving offense, a specified number of points will be put on your record. Once you surpass a certain number of points, your license may be suspended or revoked.
Every state’s point system is different—you can check out North Dakota’s
full point schedule
for guidance. Here’s a rundown of point values for some of the more common tickets you could encounter. Tickets with lower point values:
- When the posted limit is less than 70 MPH, speeding by:
- 11 to 15 MPH: 1 point16 to 20 MPH: 3 points
- When the posted limit is more than 70 MPH, speeding by:
- 6 to 10 MPH: 1 point11 to 15 MPH: 3 points
- Parking illegally: 1 point
- Failure to yield the right-of-way: 2 points
- Driving without a license: 3 points
Tickets with higher point values:
- When the posted limit is less than 70 MPH, speeding by:
- 26 to 35 MPH: 9 points36 to 45 MPH: 12 points46 MPH or greater: 15 points
- When the posted limit is more than 70 MPH, speeding by:
- 21 to 25 MPH: 7 points26 to 30 MPH: 10 points31 to 35 MPH: 12 points
- Reckless driving: 8 points
- Hit and run resulting in:
- Property damage: 14 pointsDeath OR injury: 18 points
Fortunately, if you do end up with points on your record, the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) automatically removes 1 point for every 3 months you go without accruing more. You may also complete a DOT-approved driver improvement course every 12 months to either:
- Remove 3 points from your record
- Prevent points being added for recent violations worth 5 points or less
Note: you cannot take the course for a combined point reduction and point waiver. It can only do one of the two.
Key Takeaway: North Dakota uses a point system to monitor and penalize traffic violations. For every three months you go without accruing further points on your record, one point will automatically be removed. You may also take a driver improvement course to remove or prevent points from your record.
How can my driving record affect me?
Your driving record can impact more than just your license status. Here are some of the areas where it can most affect you.
Your insurance premium
If you have accrued several points on your license—especially in a short time—insurance agencies may deem you a high-risk driver. This can cause your insurance premiums to skyrocket—sometimes by as much as 300%. Even receiving a speeding ticket can increase your rates by 20%.
On the other hand, drivers with no points on their record receive some of the lowest premiums available—so it’s important to keep your record as clean as possible.
Your ability to drive
In North Dakota, your driver’s license is automatically suspended if you accrue more than 12 points on your record. For every 1 point over 11 you have, 7 days will be added to your suspension time. Thirteen points, for example, will result in a 14-day suspension, and 15 points will result in a 28-day suspension.
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Your credit rating
While your driving record itself doesn’t affect your credit score, failing to pay for a ticket can. Most states will tack on a late fee once your due date has passed, but if it continues to go unpaid further they may send it to a collection agency. This can cause your credit score to plummet, so be sure to pay for your tickets on time.
Your job prospects
Many employers may obtain a copy of your driving record as a prerequisite for employment. If your record is not particularly clean, you may risk losing the opportunity. This is especially the case for professions that involve operating a vehicle—like law enforcement and delivery driving.
Key Takeaway: Too many points and violations on your driving record can cost you jobs, driving privileges, and more on insurance.
What is the difference between driving records in each state?
Your driving record follows you to the state in which you reside and hold a driver’s license. This way, all of your information will be in one place—even if you frequently move state-to-state.
This does not mean that violations accrued outside of that state will not show up on your record, though.
Rather, the Driver’s License Compact (DLC)—an interstate agreement—ensures that driving offenses committed out-of-state are reported to a license holder’s local DMV. So no matter where the traffic violation occurred, you will be legally held accountable.
Which states don’t share driving records?
Five states are not a part of the DLC. These are:
However, information regarding traffic violations may still be shared with other states through alternate agreements.
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