The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will begin issuing a driver’s license with a new look and enhanced security features this week. The license will have a new color in the background with updated fraud security features to protect against identity theft. These added features include machine-readable technology, improved printing, image overlap, and enhanced laminate. The features greatly reduce the possibility of a third party counterfeiting the license.

The licenses will begin being issued in Bismarck as part of the regular renewal process. Other drivers license sites throughout the state will begin issuing the new licenses later this spring and summer. Residents will NOT need to renew current licenses until the expiration date on your current driver’s license. The change is effective for all types of driver’s licenses including, minor driver’s license, permits, identification cards, etc. No additional renewal costs will be applied. 

Driver’s license information along with site locations can be found by going to

http://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/driverslicense/docs/Drivers%20Lic%20Sites.pdf