Driveway and paving rules in North Dakota
What the state says about driveway and paving work, with the page each rule comes from. It's a summary of the published rules, not legal advice, and your city or county can have rules of its own, especially for work that meets the street.
Updated October 8, 2026
On this page: 4 sections
Who licenses driveway and paving work
North Dakota contractors need a license from the Secretary of State, in Class A to D by contract size, when a job is over $4,000. There are no trade classes.1 Check a license with the North Dakota Secretary of State.
Driveways onto a state highway
The North Dakota Department of Transportation's driveway application and permit (SFN 5918) covers field, private and commercial driveways.2
Stormwater and shoreland limits
In North Dakota, the construction stormwater permit covers work that disturbs 1 acre of land or more.3-4
Door-to-door sales
North Dakota has a home solicitation sales law (NDCC chapter 51-18). On May 29, 2026, the Attorney General warned of transient asphalt paving scams.5-6
Sources
What a driveway costs in North Dakota
Published national ranges for concrete driveways, patios and walkways, asphalt paving, sealcoating and gravel.
Contractors in North Dakota
North Dakota has 73 driveway contractors listed, and 40 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Browse them by county, or ask for quotes and we'll pass your job to contractors near you.
Cite this page
“Driveway and paving rules in North Dakota.” AllDrivewayServices.com, updated October 8, 2026. https://alldrivewayservices.com/nd/rules/