MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION MANUAL - Rev. 7/25 - Registration Manual Disclosure

Sep 20, 2026

Motor Vehicle Registration Manual prepared by the North Dakota Department of Transportation explains how motor vehicle registration and titling activities are performed in North Dakota. It outlines the manual’s disclosure and notes that procedures may deviate due to changes in policies, legal interpretation, or evolving vehicle types. The document also describes where registration fees are allocated through the Highway Distribution Fund, showing shares for counties, cities, and the Department of Transportation.

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CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages76

Reading Time3 h 12 min

AccessFree to download

Section I Certificate of Title and Registration

Abandoned Motor Vehicle Disposal Fee

Air Bags

Amateur Radio Operator

Ambulance

Antique

Blackout Number Plates

Boat License

Buses

Collector Vehicle

Damage Disclosure

Damaged Vehicle

Defacement

Disabled American Veteran (DAV)

Driver Education Vehicle

Duplicate Decal

Duplicate Plate

Duplicate Registration Card

Duplicate Certificate of Title

Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Road Use Fee

Estate

Farm Truck

FFA Foundation Number Plate

Firefighter’s Association License Plate

Fleet Registration

MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION MANUAL Prepared by NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Bismarck, North Dakota [dot.nd.gov](dot.nd.gov) MV1012 (original) Rev. 07/25 Contact information MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION (Central Office) NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 608 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0780 Telephone: 701-328-2725 • Fax: 701-328-1487 [mv@nd.gov](mv@nd.gov) for Motor Vehicle Branch sites hours and locations go to: [https://www.dot.nd.gov/motor-vehicle/motor-vehicle-locations](https://www.dot.nd.gov/motor-vehicle/motor-vehicle-locations) Registration Manual Disclosure This manual provides information on how certain activities are performed and is designed to guide and assist individuals in performing registration and titling functions. When appropriate, there may be deviations from these written procedures due to changes in policies, interpretation, law, or evolution of vehicle types. This manual may be changed at any time. Where do my vehicle registration fees go? Highway Distribution Fund Counties Cities 14% 23% 63% Department of Transportation TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I Certificate of Title and Registration ...............................................................................................................................................1 Abandoned Motor Vehicle Disposal Fee: 23.1-15-11 (NDCC) ..........................................................................................................................2 Air Bags .............................................................................................................................................................................................................2 Amateur Radio Operator: 39-04-10 (NDCC) .....................................................................................................................................................2 Ambulance: 39-04-19 Subsection 2(a), 39-10-26 (NDCC) ................................................................................................................................2 Antique: 39-04-10.4 (NDCC) .............................................................................................................................................................................3 Blackout Number Plates: 39-04-10.18...............................................................................................................................................................3 Boat License .....................................................................................................................................................................................................3 Buses: 39-01-01 Subsection 4 (NDCC) .............................................................................................................................................................4 Collector Vehicle: 39-04-10.6 (NDCC) ...............................................................................................................................................................6 Damage Disclosure: 39-05-17.2 (NDCC) (See Damaged Vehicle and Salvage Certificate of Title) .................................................................6 Damaged Vehicle: 39-05-17.2, 39-05-20.1, 39-05-20.2 (NDCC) .....................................................................................................................8 Defacement: 39-05-09.1, 39-15-11 (NDCC) ......................................................................................................................................................8 Disabled American Veteran (DAV): 39-01-15 (NDCC), 39-04-18 Subsection 2(j) (NDCC) and 57-40-3-04(1) (NDCC) ....................................9 Driver Education Vehicle: 39-04-18 Subsection 2(b) (NDCC) ................................................................................................................

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Motor Vehicle Registration Manual?

It provides information on how certain registration and titling activities are performed and is designed to guide individuals in completing those functions.

Can the procedures in the manual change over time?

Yes. The manual may be changed at any time, and deviations may occur due to policy changes, interpretations, legal updates, or evolving vehicle types.

Where do motor vehicle registration fees go?

Registration fees are distributed through the Highway Distribution Fund, including allocations to counties, cities, and the Department of Transportation.

Sep 20, 2026

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