North Dakota DOT to offer CDL services by appointment only

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is now scheduling appointments for commercial driver license (CDL) knowledge and road tests, as well as adding endorsements. CDL services are available by appointment only. Walk-ins will not be accepted at this time. 

The CDL appointments will begin Monday, March 30, and are only available to CDL drivers and temporary agricultural workers (H-2A). If you already have an appointment scheduled, you will be contacted by NDDOT with further instruction prior to your appointment.

Appointments can be scheduled by calling NDDOT at 701-328-2489 or toll-free 1-855-633-6835. Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

“CDL drivers are essential to the state’s economy as they work to move medical supplies, business and agricultural commodities throughout the nation,” said NDDOT Director Bill Panos.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended CDL expirations until June 30 across the U.S. for CDLs due for renewal on or after March 1, 2020.  CDL holders that have a medical certification card issued for a period of at least 90 days and that expire on or after March 1, 2020, are valid until June 30, 2020.

Governor Burgum’s Executive order 2020-07, waives the expiration date on all driver licenses, which expire from March 1, 2020, until the declared disaster has ended.

In addition to these changes, it is important to let North Dakota citizens know that the Department of Homeland Security has extended the deadline for REAL ID until October 1, 2021.

For more information about online driver license and motor vehicle services visit www.dot.nd.gov