North Dakota DUI Costs (2026)
State-specific DUI cost calculators, law summaries, and guides for North Dakota.
Calculate your North Dakota DUI costOn our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in North Dakota costs about $11,568, the 47th highest of the 50 states (median of our state estimates: $17,615). Use the calculators below for your own situation.
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How much does a DUI cost in North Dakota?
Add up the fine ($500-$1,500), attorney fees (our estimate: $1,500-$5,000), insurance, ignition interlock, education, reinstatement and time off work, and our calculator puts a typical first-offense DUI in North Dakota at about $11,568, within a range of $6,110 to $17,965, using its default answers. Use the calculator for an estimate based on your own situation.
What is the legal DUI term in North Dakota?
North Dakota uses the term "DUI" for impaired driving offenses. The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for adults, with enhanced penalties at 0.16% BAC.
How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in North Dakota?
A first-offense DUI in North Dakota carries a license suspension of 91 days, and a second offense carries a license suspension of 1 year (365 days). Whether you can keep driving on a restricted license during that time is covered below.
Is an ignition interlock device required in North Dakota?
Our North Dakota data shows no interlock requirement for a first-offense DUI. A second offense requires 12 months of IID.
Does North Dakota require SR-22 insurance after a DUI?
Yes. North Dakota requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 1 year following a DUI conviction. We estimate the typical premium increase at 40-100%.
When does a DUI become a felony in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, a DUI becomes a felony on the fourth offense within 7 years. Other factors, such as an injury, can also change how a case is charged; an attorney can tell you how they apply in North Dakota.
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.
How long do you have to request a license hearing after a DUI arrest in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, you have 10 days from the date the temporary permit is issued to request a hearing on your license (NDCC § 39-20-05(1)). The notice you received at arrest gives the exact date.
How long does North Dakota have to charge you with a DUI?
In North Dakota, the state generally must file DUI charges within 2 years of the alleged offense. This deadline reflects a first-offense misdemeanor DUI; felony cases can carry a different filing window. If you are charged, an attorney can confirm how the deadline applies to your case.
Can you get a hardship or restricted license after a DUI in North Dakota?
North Dakota generally offers a hardship or restricted license that can let you keep driving for work, school, or treatment during part of a DUI suspension. Eligibility and conditions depend on your offense level and the court, so confirm the current rules for your situation.
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