North Dakota Diagnostic Medical Sonographer License Renewal (2026)

How Do You Renew a North Dakota Sonographer License?

North Dakota sonographer licenses are renewed biennially. Licenses expire December 31 — renew no later than that date, since the license lapses automatically once January 2 arrives without a completed renewal. To renew, licensees must remain compliant with the continuing education or recertification requirements of their national registry — ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI — and submit the renewal application and fee online before the expiration date. North Dakota does not impose a separate state-specific continuing education hour requirement beyond what your national credential already requires.

Who This Guide Is For

• Currently licensed North Dakota sonographers approaching their biennial renewal date
• Sonographers whose North Dakota license has lapsed and need to understand late renewal options
• Sonographers practicing more than one modality who need to maintain CE compliance across each licensed modality

How North Dakota Sonographer Renewal Works

North Dakota runs all medical imaging and radiation therapy licenses on the same biennial calendar — every license expires December 31, and renewal must be completed before January 2 of the next cycle. The Board sends a renewal notice at least 30 days before expiration, but the statute is explicit that each licensee remains personally responsible for renewing on time and for keeping their address current with the Board; not receiving a notice does not extend your deadline. North Dakota does not set its own continuing education hour count for sonographers — instead, you must remain compliant with whatever CE or recertification standard your national registry (ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI) requires. You are not required to submit CE documentation with your renewal unless the Board selects you for an audit, but you should retain your own records in case that happens. If you practice more than one modality, you must maintain CE compliance in each modality for all of them to remain acknowledged on your license.

Continuing Education Requirements

North Dakota does not establish a separate state CE hour requirement for sonographers. Instead, licensees must maintain compliance with the continuing education or recertification requirements of their national certifying organization. Common examples include:

• ARDMS
• ARRT (Sonography)
• CCI

If you practice multiple modalities, you must maintain CE compliance for each modality practiced, per NDAC 114-02-01-04. You are not required to submit CE documentation with your renewal unless the Board selects you for an audit, but you should retain your own records in case that happens.

What Happens If Your License Lapses

A license that is not renewed by the deadline automatically lapses under North Dakota law. The Board does provide a late renewal window: if you are not currently practicing or licensed and file between January 2 and March 1, you can renew by paying the standard renewal fee plus a $50.00 reinstatement fee, for $200.00 total. Sources reviewed did not specify what happens if a license remains unrenewed beyond March 1 — if your license has lapsed for an extended period, contact the Board directly to confirm your options rather than assuming standard late renewal still applies.

How to Renew

1. Watch for your renewal notice. The Board emails or mails a notice at least 30 days before your December 31 expiration date — but don’t rely on it exclusively.
2. Confirm your CE compliance. Make sure your ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI registry remains current and that you’ve met its CE requirements for each modality you practice.
3. Complete the renewal online. Use a desktop or laptop browser rather than a mobile device — the Board notes mobile compatibility issues with the renewal system.
4. Pay the renewal fee by credit or debit card.
5. If you missed the deadline, act before March 1. Late renewal between January 2 and March 1 carries a $200.00 total fee ($50.00 reinstatement fee added to the standard renewal fee).

Practical Notes

Relevant Statutes

• North Dakota Century Code § 43-62-17 — Renewal
• NDMIRTB — Renewal Application Instructions

Related Pages

• North Dakota Initial Sonographer Licensing Guide
• New Mexico DMS Renewal Guide
• New Hampshire DMS Renewal Guide
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Licensing Hub — All States

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do I need to renew my North Dakota sonographer license?
Every two years (biennially). All North Dakota medical imaging licenses expire on December 31, and renewal must be completed before January 2 of the new cycle.

Does North Dakota require a specific number of continuing education hours to renew?
No. North Dakota does not set its own CE hour requirement for sonographers. Instead, you must remain compliant with whatever CE your national registry — ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI — already requires, in each modality you practice.

Will North Dakota notify me before my license expires?
Yes — the Board sends a notice at least 30 days before your December 31 expiration date. However, you remain personally responsible for renewing on time even if you don’t receive the notice, so don’t rely on it exclusively.

What happens if my North Dakota sonographer license lapses?
It automatically lapses if not renewed by the deadline. If you’re not currently practicing or licensed, you can still renew between January 2 and March 1 by paying the standard renewal fee plus a $50.00 reinstatement fee ($200.00 total). What happens beyond March 1 was not specified in the sources reviewed — contact the Board directly if your license has been lapsed longer than that.

Do I need to submit my CE documentation with my renewal?
No, not automatically. You’re only required to submit CE documentation if the Board selects you for an audit — but you should retain your own CE records in case that happens.

Can I renew my North Dakota license on my phone?
The Board advises against it. The renewal application doesn’t always work properly on mobile devices — use a desktop or laptop browser instead.