How does a repeat DUI offender get restricted driving privileges in North Dakota?

Under N.D.C.C. § 39-06.1-11(7), an offender charged with or convicted of a second or subsequent § 39-08-01 violation who has no unrelated suspension 'shall' be issued a temporary restricted license 'upon the restriction the offender participate in the twenty-four seven sobriety program under chapter 54-12,' with proof of financial responsibility and proof of program participation submitted with the application.

How long is a North Dakota license suspended for a first DUI?

Under N.D.C.C. § 39-20-04.1(1)(a), the director suspends driving privileges for 91 days for a first violation with an alcohol concentration of at least 0.08 and under 0.18; § 39-20-04.1(1)(b) provides 180 days if the concentration was at least 0.18. A temporary restricted license under § 39-06.1-11(2) may take effect after 30 days of the suspension, or after 14 days if the offender is in the 24/7 sobriety program.

What is the reinstatement fee after a DUI suspension in North Dakota?

The NDDOT Driver Record Services and Suspensions page lists a $100 reinstatement fee for suspensions for 'BAC Over the Legal Limits,' 'Physical Control,' 'Implied Consent,' 'Refusal,' and 'Driving Under Revocation.' Other suspensions carry a $50 or $25 fee.

Is an SR-22 required to reinstate a North Dakota license after a DUI?

Yes. N.D.C.C. § 39-16.1-07(2) provides that after a conviction under § 39-08-01 no license may be issued or returned 'unless the person gives and maintains proof of financial responsibility.' NDDOT states that an SR-22 insurance certificate, obtained from the insurance company, is the required proof and that an insurance card, policy, or declaration page cannot be accepted in its place.

NDVerified against primary sources · August 28, 2026

North Dakota ignition interlock & DUI requirements

Ignition interlock device rules, approved vendors, SR-22 insurance filing, and license reinstatement in North Dakota, cited to the statute and the North Dakota Department of Transportation, Driver License Division.

IID on first offense: At the court's discretion
Minimum IID period (first): No statutory minimum
SR-22 filing: Required · 1 yr
Reinstatement fee: $100

What North Dakota law requires

North Dakota's ignition interlock, SR-22, and reinstatement rules are set by the statute and agency rules cited below. The values in the tables on this page are taken from those sources and are not interpretations of how they apply to any particular case.

Primary source: N.D.C.C. § 39-06.1-11

Ignition interlock requirement

Ignition interlock requirements in North Dakota by offense
Item	North Dakota rule
IID on first offense	At the court's discretion
Minimum IID period, first offense	No statutory minimum; if the director imposes an interlock it is a condition of a temporary restricted license, which is valid for the remainder of the suspension period (§ 39-06.1-11(1))
Minimum IID period, repeat offense	No statutory interlock period; a temporary restricted license after a second or subsequent § 39-08-01 violation is conditioned on participation in the 24/7 sobriety program (§ 39-06.1-11(7))

North Dakota has no statute mandating an ignition interlock for a first DUI conviction. Under N.D.C.C. § 39-06.1-11(4), when the director issues a temporary restricted license under subsection 3, the director 'may require an ignition interlock device be installed in the offender's vehicle.' The Century Code chapters on DUI penalties (ch. 39-08) and implied consent (ch. 39-20) contain no ignition-interlock provision; the state's principal DUI compliance tool is the 24/7 sobriety program (N.D.C.C. ch. 54-12), which § 39-08-01(5) makes a mandatory probation condition for second and subsequent offenses.

Approved interlock providers

Vendors listed here appear on the North Dakota licensing agency's approved-device list. Listing order is alphabetical and is not a ranking or endorsement. Installation locations are on each vendor's own locator.

North Dakota publishes no approved ignition-interlock device or vendor list: none appears on dot.nd.gov, in N.D. Admin. Code Title 37, or in the Attorney General's 24/7 Sobriety Program guidelines. Under N.D.C.C. § 39-06.1-11 the director may require an interlock as a temporary restricted license condition; monitoring otherwise runs through the 24/7 Sobriety Program.

Official approved-vendor list: none published by the state

SR-22 requirement

An SR-22 is a certificate an insurer files with the state to confirm that a driver carries the liability coverage the state requires. Some states use an FR-44 or a different form for alcohol-related offenses; where North Dakota does, the sources below say so.

SR-22 requirement in North Dakota
SR-22 filing required after a DUI	Yes
Filing period	1 year

SR-22. N.D.C.C. § 39-16.1-07(2) provides that after a conviction under § 39-08-01 (DUI) 'no license may be issued or returned to the person, unless the person gives and maintains proof of financial responsibility.' NDDOT states an SR-22 insurance certificate is the form of proof. Under § 39-16.1-19(1)(a) the director may waive/cancel the proof 'at any time after one year from the date such proof was required' if no further disqualifying conviction is received in that year; the one-year figure is derived from that provision, not from a page that states 'one year' for DUI directly.

Program costs

Fees set by the state are cited to the fee schedule. Vendor charges vary by vendor and are shown as published ranges with the month they were checked.

Post-DUI program costs in North Dakota
Item	Amount	As of
License reinstatement fee	$100	2026-08-28
Reinstatement fee for BAC over the legal limit, physical control, implied consent, refusal, or driving under revocation suspensions (NDDOT)	$100	2026-08
Reinstatement fee for other suspensions (e.g., fail to maintain liability insurance, 12+ points, driving under suspension) (NDDOT)	$50	2026-08
24/7 sobriety program breath test (PBT) fee (ND Attorney General)	$1.00 per test ($2.00 per day)	2026-08
24/7 sobriety program SCRAM bracelet monitoring fee (ND Attorney General)	$6.00 per day	2026-08
24/7 sobriety program drug patch / urinalysis fees (ND Attorney General)	$60.00 per patch; U/A $5.00 per test and $25.00 for laboratory confirmation	2026-08
Additional fee for a moving violation committed while holding a temporary restricted license (§ 39-06.1-11(10))	$100	2026-08
Complete driving record (SFN 51386) (NDDOT)	$3	2026-08

Frequently asked questions

Does North Dakota require an ignition interlock after a first DUI?: No statute mandates it. Under N.D.C.C. § 39-06.1-11(4), when the director issues a temporary restricted license under subsection 3, the director 'may require an ignition interlock device be installed in the offender's vehicle.' The DUI penalty statute, § 39-08-01(5), requires a first offender to pay a fine of at least $500 and undergo an addiction evaluation, and does not mention an interlock.
How does a repeat DUI offender get restricted driving privileges in North Dakota?: Under N.D.C.C. § 39-06.1-11(7), an offender charged with or convicted of a second or subsequent § 39-08-01 violation who has no unrelated suspension 'shall' be issued a temporary restricted license 'upon the restriction the offender participate in the twenty-four seven sobriety program under chapter 54-12,' with proof of financial responsibility and proof of program participation submitted with the application.
How long is a North Dakota license suspended for a first DUI?: Under N.D.C.C. § 39-20-04.1(1)(a), the director suspends driving privileges for 91 days for a first violation with an alcohol concentration of at least 0.08 and under 0.18; § 39-20-04.1(1)(b) provides 180 days if the concentration was at least 0.18. A temporary restricted license under § 39-06.1-11(2) may take effect after 30 days of the suspension, or after 14 days if the offender is in the 24/7 sobriety program.
What is the reinstatement fee after a DUI suspension in North Dakota?: The NDDOT Driver Record Services and Suspensions page lists a $100 reinstatement fee for suspensions for 'BAC Over the Legal Limits,' 'Physical Control,' 'Implied Consent,' 'Refusal,' and 'Driving Under Revocation.' Other suspensions carry a $50 or $25 fee.
Is an SR-22 required to reinstate a North Dakota license after a DUI?: Yes. N.D.C.C. § 39-16.1-07(2) provides that after a conviction under § 39-08-01 no license may be issued or returned 'unless the person gives and maintains proof of financial responsibility.' NDDOT states that an SR-22 insurance certificate, obtained from the insurance company, is the required proof and that an insurance card, policy, or declaration page cannot be accepted in its place.