Driver education
High school programs and licensed commercial driver training schools, including an internet course license
Overseen by North Dakota Department of Transportation, Drivers License Division
- Taking it online
North Dakota's rules allow a commercial driver training school to be licensed to offer instruction through an internet course only.
What the source says
“A commercial driver training school may be licensed to offer instruction through an internet course only.”
North Dakota Administrative Code 37-13-02-02, School - License required - Contents of application for license, read October 7, 2026
In its special provisions for minor operators, North Dakota law says the driver education requirement may be met through either an internet course or a course at an approved commercial driver training school.
What the source says
“The driver education requirement may be met through either an internet course or successfully completing a course at an approved commercial driver training school meeting the requirements of chapter 39-25”
North Dakota Century Code 39-06-01.1, Special provisions for minor operators, read October 7, 2026
- Who approves it
A commercial driver training school cannot be set up or keep operating in North Dakota without a license from the director.
What the source says
“A commercial driver training school may not be established nor may any existing school continue to operate unless the school applies for and obtains from the director a license in the manner and form prescribed by the director.”
North Dakota Administrative Code 37-13-02-02, School - License required - Contents of application for license, read October 7, 2026
- Good to know
An original or renewal school license application carries a fee of twenty-five dollars.
What the source says
“Each application for an original or renewal school license must be accompanied by a fee of twenty-five dollars.”
North Dakota Administrative Code 37-13-02-03, Expiration and renewal of licenses - Fees, read October 7, 2026