REAL IDs: What to Know Beginning October 1, 2018, Minnesota's REAL ID Driver's License and Identification Cards will be offered. Get more information here.

Use this comparison chart to find out what License or ID best fits your needs. 

State Identification Card

• Submit proof of identity.
• Verification of physical disability or mental disability needed for special fee I.D.
• Have a photo taken.

Fees - click here to see a list of fees. 

• MN Department of Public Safety  - Driver and Vehicle Services 

Driver's License Duplicate

• Submit proof of identity.
• Make new application. If application is different than State computer, proof of identity is required.
• See fee schedule.

Note: Applicants under 18 of age must have the application signed by parent or guardian and their signature must be notarized.

Driver's License Renewal

• Submit current driver's license.
• Take vision and peripheral test.
• Have a photo taken.

Note: Applicants under 18 years of age must have the application signed by parent or guardian and their signature must be notarized.

Fees

• See MN Department of Public Safety-Driver and Vehicle Services fee schedule.  

Enhanced Driver's License/ID Card

• Available at the License Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 
• Click here for more information. 

Real ID License/ID Card

• Available at the License Center 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
• Click here for more information.