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License Classifications
- 1/13If you need to operate a combination of vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more
Class A licenses are required for operating a combination of vehicles where the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is 26,001 pounds or more.
If you need to operate a single vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more
Class B allows you to operate a single vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more and tow vehicles under 10,000 pounds.
A Class C license allows you to operate
Class C is required for vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
If you operate a vehicle under a Class D license
Class D licenses are for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than 26,001 pounds.
If you need to operate farm vehicles within 150 miles of a farm for agricultural purposes
Class D allows the operation of farm vehicles within 150 miles of the farm for agricultural purposes.
If you want to operate a Class M vehicle (motorcycle) in North Dakota
A motorcycle endorsement on a Class D license is required to operate a Class M vehicle (motorcycle).
If you have a Class A license
Class A license holders can operate combination vehicles that exceed 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
If you want to obtain a Class D license without restrictions, the required age is
In North Dakota, a resident can obtain a Class D license without restrictions at the age of 16.
If you want to obtain a Class M license (motorcycle license) in North Dakota
To obtain a Class M license in North Dakota, the minimum age requirement is 16 years old.
If you have a Class D license in North Dakota, you can drive
A Class D license is required to operate non-commercial, passenger vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than 26,001 pounds.
If you need to operate a vehicle designed to transport more than 8 passengers
A Class B license is required to operate vehicles designed to transport more than 8 passengers, such as buses.
If you are operating a vehicle without the proper classification
Operating a vehicle without the proper classification, such as driving a commercial vehicle without the required endorsement, can result in fines of up to $500.
If you are a driver of a combination vehicle in North Dakota
Drivers of combination vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more are required to have a Class A license.