North Dakota CDL Fees & Ages

NDDOT charges $15 for the Commercial Learner Permit ($20 for non-domiciled), $5 per knowledge test attempt, $5 for the road test, and $15 for the 4-year CDL. Endorsement tests are $3 each. Confirm current fees on the NDDOT Commercial Driver License page.

Ages

• Intrastate (within North Dakota): 18
• Interstate or HazMat: 21

Common fees

• CLP: $15
• CDL (any class): $15
• HazMat (H) endorsement: $3
• Tanker (N) endorsement: $3
• Passenger (P) endorsement: $3
• School Bus (S) endorsement: $3
• Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement: $3
• Tanker + HazMat (X) endorsement: $3
• Skills test (state portion): $5
• DOT medical exam: $80–$200 (federal, varies by examiner)
• TSA Security Threat Assessment (HazMat): ~$86.50 (federal)
• ELDT training: market rate, roughly $3,000–$8,000 for a full Class A program

Sources: North Dakota CDL Manual PDF (2025-2027) NDDOT Commercial Driver License Manual page NDDOT Commercial Driver License (CDL) page NDDOT How to Apply for a CDL