Status: Available in Production; Interoperable

Short Description:  Bill proposed establishment of a mobile or electronic driver’s license system in the state. Governor signed into law, April 2021.

Resources:

State’s Web Page: North Dakota Department of Transportation

Significant State References or Resources

• HB 1072, enact a new section to the North Dakota Century Code, relating to electronic operator’s licenses and carrying and exhibiting an operator’s license on demand
• HB 1544, enact a new section to chapter 39‑06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to electronic operator’s licenses
• 2015 HCR 3036 – study the implications of driver’s licenses for smartphones. Adopted, 2015

Recent/Relevant News: 

• NDDOT introduces North Dakota Mobile ID | NDDOT
• A driver’s license is coming to your smartphone after North Dakota gives approval, April 2021
• A driver’s license on your phone? It’s inevitable, ND Officials say April 2021
• North Dakota House rejects bill for digital driver’s licenses, Feb 2019

Statistics as of 3/31/26:

• Approx. mDLs (ISO-18013-5 compliant): 10,089
• Licensed Drivers: 580,918
• mDL Conversion Rate: 1.74%