North Dakota: titling a converted school bus
Reconstructed; rebuilt; modified; homemade
At a glance
| Inspection required | Conditional | |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection type | Inspection by SoS-registered Qualified Business (not the rebuilder), SFN 2486 | |
| Conversion pathway | Reconstructed; rebuilt; modified; homemade | |
| Motorhome/RV feature requirements | Not detailed; needs verification | |
| School-bus markings / color-change | CONFIRMED per ND's vehicle registration manual: a school bus converted to a motor home must have its color changed and school-bus identification removed or deactivated. | |
| Forms required | SFN 2486 Certificate of Vehicle Inspection; SFN 18609 Damage/Salvage Disclosure | |
| Fees | See NDDOT fee schedule | |
| Structural repair note | Damage over 75% can't operate until reconstructed & inspected (frame/alignment to NDAC 37-12-05) by independent shop |
Official source - summarized
Certificate of Vehicle Inspection SFN 2486 (NDDOT)
Vehicles damaged over 75% may not operate until reconstructed and inspected by an independent SoS-registered repair business (not the one that rebuilt it), certifying frame/alignment to NDAC 37-12-05.
Summarized, not yet checked word-for-word - open the source above before quoting it elsewhere.
Verify verbatim in SFN 2486.
Where to look this up yourself
| State DMV/DOT | https://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/mv/vehicle.htm | |
|---|---|---|
| Conversion / inspection page | https://dot.nd.gov/forms/sfn02486.pdf |
Structural repair and "call a pro" guidance for this region
Rebuilt/reconstructed inspections mostly focus on VIN plus parts receipts; Nebraska uses a county sheriff, and North Dakota requires an independent shop to certify frame and alignment.
Keep parts receipts; in ND, expect an independent shop to certify your frame.
See the full buying & build checklist → Insurance & registration guide