The card is subject to inspection by any peace officer or highway patrol officer. However, a person cited for violation of this section may not be found to have committed the violation if the person, within 48 hours after being cited, produces and displays the registration card to any peace officer or highway patrol officer. The plates must at all times be kept free and clear of mud, ice, or snow, to be clearly visible and all number plates, markers, or evidence of registration or licensing except for the current year must be removed from the vehicle. There is no state personal property tax on automobiles in North Dakota. However, there is an excise tax of 5 percent on new and used cars purchased from dealers and private owners.
Tax is based on the full price of the car, with credit for trade-in.
The state gasoline tax in North Dakota is 20 cents, and the state diesel tax is 20 cents.