North Dakota Department of Transportation · North Dakota state form
SFN 58485 Affidavit to Cure a Refusal
SFN 58485 is an affidavit for a driver arrested for driving under the influence or actual physical control who intends to plead guilty and waive an administrative hearing.
- What this form is
- The driver completes this affidavit to state an intention to plead guilty within the stated period and to waive administrative hearing and judicial review rights. The form includes the driver's identifying information, signature, and a declaration under penalty of perjury. Its instructions describe submission requirements and explain that a guilty plea and notice of court acceptance must also be provided within the stated period.
- Who needs it
- A driver who received a Report and Notice form with a temporary operator's permit and intends to use the procedure described in the affidavit may need it.
- Why it needs a notary
- The affidavit states that the signer is duly sworn and acting upon oath. The signature must be notarized; this can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Mail, email, or fax the affidavit to the Driver License Division at the address, email, or fax number listed in the form. The instructions also require court plea acceptance notice within the stated period.
Questions
Who completes SFN 58485?
A driver who received a Report and Notice form with a temporary operator's permit and intends to plead guilty and waive an administrative hearing may complete this affidavit.
Does SFN 58485 need to be notarized?
Yes. The affidavit says the signer is duly sworn and acting upon oath. The signature must be notarized, including online with a commissioned online notary.
How do I submit the affidavit?
The instructions say to mail, email, or fax the affidavit to the Driver License Division using the contact details printed on the form. They also describe the separate court plea notice requirement.