North Dakota · Permit testWhere do you take the North Dakota motorcycle permit test?
- Book a driver license site. KnowTo Drive offers only the Class D test online.
- The test comes in English and Spanish. Sign language and audio testing are at Fargo, Jamestown, Bismarck, Dickinson, Williston, Minot, Devils Lake and Grand Forks.
- One try per day, $5 each.
- Study the Motorcycle Operator Manual, free from NDDOT, with an audio version.
Motorcycle permit and license limits by age
| Age | Permit limits | License limits |
|---|---|---|
| 14‑15 | Daylight only, 510 cc or smaller, helmet, no passengers | 510 cc or smaller, helmet |
| 16‑17 | Daylight only, helmet, no passengers | Helmet |
| 18 and older | Daylight only, no passengers | None listed |
At 14 or 15 you hold the motorcycle permit for two months before applying for the license. Under 18, you must wear a helmet, and so must any passenger riding with you.
The safety course and the road test
Under 16, you show proof that you've enrolled in or finished the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Basic Rider Course before testing. The manual says 14- and 15-year-olds need a completion certificate to get the license.
At any age, a Basic Rider Course completion card dated within the last year waives the road test. Otherwise, call NDDOT's scheduling desk at 855-633-6835 to book the motorcycle skills test, which costs $5. NDDOT links to the North Dakota Motorcycle Safety Program for course details.
Sources: NDDOT · KnowTo Drive and 1 more. Checked October 2026.
- NDDOT: Motorcycle license ↗
- NDDOT: Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D, 2025-2027 (PDF) ↗
- KnowTo Drive: North Dakota FAQ ↗
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.
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