North Dakota teen drivers

North Dakota permit driving log: 50 hours

Teen drivers in North Dakota need 50 hours of supervised driving, with no separate night-hour minimum, and must hold a learner's permit for at least 12 months. FirstGear keeps the log for you.

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Supervised hours50

Total required by the state

Night hoursNo minimum

No separate night requirement

Permit hold12 months

Minimum time on a learner's permit

What North Dakota asks for

Under 16: 50 supervised hours in varied conditions (including night and winter driving, with no set night-hour minimum) and a 12-month hold or until age 16, with a 6-month minimum. No hour requirement if the permit is obtained at 16 or older. Permit at 14. Restricted license curfew begins at 9pm or sunset, whichever is later.

Requirements last checked October 2026. Rules change and can differ by age or driver education, so confirm with North Dakota DOT before you rely on them.

How FirstGear handles the North Dakota log

  • Choose North Dakota at setup and FirstGear sets your hour goals for you. You can adjust them in Settings.
  • Each drive is timed with GPS and split into day and night automatically from local sunset and sunrise.
  • A permit countdown tracks the 12-month hold period from your issue date.
  • Export a PDF of every drive, supervisor and total: a complete record to back up the form or certification North Dakota DOT asks for.
North Dakota questions

Good to know

How many supervised driving hours does North Dakota require?

North Dakota requires 50 hours of supervised driving, with no separate night-hour minimum.

How many night hours does North Dakota require?

North Dakota does not set a separate night-hour minimum within its 50 hours. FirstGear still splits every drive into day and night so you can see both.

How long do you have to hold a learner's permit in North Dakota?

The learner's permit must be held for at least 12 months before moving to the next license stage. FirstGear counts this down from your permit issue date.

Does North Dakota accept a driving log from an app?

North Dakota DOT decides what paperwork it accepts, and many states use their own log or certification form signed by a parent or guardian. FirstGear gives you an accurate drive-by-drive record and running totals to complete that form from, plus a PDF you can print. Check with North Dakota DOT for the exact form it wants.

How much does FirstGear cost?

A one-time $7.99 unlock. There is no subscription and no recurring charge.

Start your North Dakota log

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