How Much Is a DUI in North Dakota? 2026 Calculator
State-specific DUI cost estimates for North Dakota, including fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock, and more.
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Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.
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North Dakota DUI FAQ
How much does a DUI cost in North Dakota?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in North Dakota typically run $1,500 to $5,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $500 to $1,500 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $11,568 (range $6,110 to $17,965) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.
How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in North Dakota?
A first-offense DUI conviction in North Dakota carries a license suspension of 91 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in North Dakota for a first DUI?
Our North Dakota data shows no interlock requirement for a first-offense DUI.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in North Dakota?
North Dakota requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 1 year following a DUI conviction.
Can a DUI be expunged in North Dakota?
North Dakota allows DUI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 7 years following completion of your sentence.
North Dakota DUI figures this calculator uses
- Fine, first DUI
- $500 to $1,500
- License suspension, first offense
- 91 days
- Ignition interlock, first offense
- None
- SR-22 filing period
- 1 year
- Attorney fees, first offense (estimate)
- $1,500 to $5,000
- License reinstatement fee (estimate)
- $100 to $115
Statutory figures were checked against North Dakota law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.
Worked example
With the calculator's default answers (offense number: First offense; bac level at arrest: 0.10%; approximate annual income: $25,000 - $50,000; accident involved?: No accident; commercial driver (cdl)?: No - standard license):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| Fines & Court Fees | $1,250 |
| Attorney Fees | $3,250 |
| Bail / Bond | $75 |
| DUI School / Alcohol Education | $325 |
| SR-22 Insurance Premium Increase (3 years) | $3,360 |
| License Reinstatement Fee | $108 |
| Lost Wages (91-day suspension) | $3,000 |
| Towing & Impound | $200 |
| Estimated total (range $6,110 to $17,965) | $11,568 |
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On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in North Dakota comes to about $11,568, the 47th highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.
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