License required to operate commercial motor vehicles including trucks, buses, and vehicles carrying hazardous materials. Requires specialized knowledge and skills testing.
Last updated · Source: North Dakota Department of Transportation — Drivers License Division · Methodology
Commercial Driver License (CDL) in North Dakota costs $67.50 according to the official North Dakota Department of Transportation — Drivers License Division fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — commercial driver license (cdl) requires an in-person visit to a North Dakota DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for commercial driver license (cdl) in North Dakota, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For commercial driver license (cdl) in North Dakota you will typically need: Current driver license, DOT medical certificate, CDL application, skills test completion. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by North Dakota Department of Transportation — Drivers License Division.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) in North Dakota is typically processed the same day at the North Dakota Department of Transportation — Drivers License Division office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official North Dakota Department of Transportation — Drivers License Division website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.