To replace your North Dakota driver’s license, you can apply for a new one online or visit an ND DOT office. You’ll need to show proof of identity, residence, as well as your Social Security number, and pay an $8 fee.

Losing your driver’s license can be a stressful experience. After all, your license is a valuable source of identification—not to mention driving without one is illegal and carries strict penalties.

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In this article, we’ll explain the process of securing a duplicate license in North Dakota. We’ll go over how to apply for one online, at a DOT office, and what to do if you lose your license out of state. Plus, we'll share some tips for how to save on your

North Dakota insurance costs

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How to replace a lost driver’s license in North Dakota

Thankfully, the process of applying for a duplicate license in North Dakota is easy-peasy. There are a lot of options to get you back on the road, including applying for a new one online, in person, or by mail or fax.

Replacing a lost North Dakota license online

If you know your driver’s license number, you can apply online for a duplicate license and avoid a long wait at a North Dakota Department of Transportation (ND DOT) office.

You can visit the ND

DOT Substitute License/ID card

page to apply for a duplicate license. You’ll need to provide

proof of address

, which might include a property tax statement, current utility bill, or mortgage or rental document.

You’ll have to pay an $8 replacement fee and allow at least 10 days for processing.

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North Dakota car insurance laws

Replacing a lost North Dakota license in person

If you want to apply for a

REAL ID

, or would just prefer to apply for a duplicate license in person, you’ll want to make an appointment at a

DOT office

Be sure to check the DOT

requirements

page for a detailed list of what’s needed to replace your license—especially if you’re applying for a REAL ID, which has more specifications.

To replace your driver’s license, you’ll need to show:

Proof of identity: US or foreign birth certificate, passport, military ID, certificate of citizenship, certificate of naturalization

Social Security number: A marriage certificate, adoption certificate, divorce decree

Proof of address: A Social Security card, W2, 1099, pay stub

Evidence of name change, if applicable: A marriage certificate, adoption certificate, divorce decree

Only original or certified documents will be allowed. For a full list of acceptable documentation, visit the North Dakota DOT website.

After you’ve paid the $8 fee, an ND DOT agent will award you with a temporary license or receipt until your replacement license arrives. In some cases, it may take a few weeks to arrive.

What if you lose your North Dakota license out of state?

If you are out of state and lose your license, you may apply for a replacement by email, mail, or fax.

You will need to provide:

Your name as it appears on your driver's license and date of birth

Your driver's license or Social Security number

Your mailing address, as well as a phone number or email address where you can be contacted

An explanation of how your license became lost or stolen and your signature

You may email your request to

dl@nd.gov

or mail the above documentation and $8 fee to:

Driver License Division 608 E. Boulevard Ave Bismarck, ND 58505

You may also fax the information to the ND DOT at (701) 328-2435.

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Driving without a license: What are the penalties?

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