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A North Dakota Class D instruction permit costs $15. The knowledge test costs $5 in person or $10 online through KnowTo Drive, so the permit-stage total is $20 in person or $25 online before any retakes.
North Dakota separates the knowledge-test charge from the permit and later license-stage fees, so the $15 permit fee does not include the knowledge test, road test, or later license fee.
The permit-stage total is $25 when you use KnowTo Drive: $10 for the online Class D knowledge test and $15 for the instruction permit. The later road-test and license fees are separate.
No. The $15 instruction permit fee is separate from the later $5 NDDOT road-test fee when a road test is required.
Do adults and teenagers pay the same North Dakota instruction permit fees? The standard state test and permit fees do not change simply because of age. Age can change training, supervision and waiting requirements, which may affect the overall cost.
Does the $15 North Dakota permit fee include the knowledge test? No. The knowledge test is a separate charge: $5 in person or $10 through KnowTo Drive online.
Each new knowledge-test attempt has its own test fee. The amount depends on how you test.
| Attempts Needed | In-Person Test Path | Online KnowTo Drive Path |
|---|---|---|
| Pass first try | $20 permit-stage total | $25 permit-stage total |
| Pass second try | $25 permit-stage total | $35 permit-stage total |
| Pass third try | $30 permit-stage total | $45 permit-stage total |
These totals include the $15 permit fee but do not include the later road-test or license fee. For retake timing, use the dedicated failed-test guidance.
Each additional KnowTo Drive attempt adds $10. For example, passing online on the second attempt means $20 in online test fees before the separate $15 permit fee.
State permit fees are only part of the possible cost. Driver education or private driving lessons can add provider-set charges, especially for younger applicants who need formal training.
Keep those provider costs separate from NDDOT fees. The detailed training-cost page covers lesson packages, school pricing and road-test-waiver programs.
Payment depends on the transaction. The $10 KnowTo Drive online knowledge test is paid through the online testing platform. Permit issuance and in-person testing are handled through NDDOT.
For payments made at a Driver License Site, confirm the accepted payment methods for that specific location before your appointment. See the dedicated Payment Methods page for the full payment breakdown.
Most avoidable extra costs come from repeat test attempts or a return trip caused by an incomplete application.
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