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Card Options
Minnesota has a few card options to choose from. Determining which type of license or ID card works best for you depends on what you need to use the card for.
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Standard driver's license or ID card
Enhanced driver's license or ID card (EDL/EID)
REAL ID-compliant driver's license or ID card
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Common license and ID card transactions
All driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses and ID card types share some common transactions and use the same process. Use the links below for any type of driver's license or ID card.
Special circumstances
Request a varianceRestricted provisional licenseReintegration driver's licenseTheft of driver's license or IDYouth experiencing homelessnessDeceased relative - settling license or IDCommon license and ID card transactions
All driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses and ID card types share some common transactions and use the same process. Use the links below for any type of driver's license or ID card.
See Class D driver's license forms, documents and manuals
Class D driver's license manual in English
Written manual
Driver’s License Forms
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Application for a Driver's License or Identification Card (PS33100) |
Apply for a Minnesota instruction permit, driver's license or identification card. |
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Request a refund of driver's license fees you paid. |
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Application for Limited License for Child Support Suspension
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Request a limited license for a child support suspension. |
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Autism Spectrum - Mental Health - Emergency/Caretaker Contacts (PS34300) |
Add or remove emergency contact or caretaker information from your driver record. Add or remove the Autism Spectrum and/or Mental Health Indicator from your card. |
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Provide proof of document translation. This form must be completed in English. |
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Crash Victims Memorial Wall – Participation Release (PS32005) |
Participate in the Crash Victims Memorial Wall at DVS exam stations. |
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Submit a report about misinformation received from DVS staff. |
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Request a restricted provisional license for a farm work. |
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Provide proof of auto insurance. Must be completed by authorized representative (not agent) of insurance company. |
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Report the last time you consumed a drink or product containing alcohol or controlled substances. |
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Request a restricted provisional license for a medical reason. |
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Provide proof of examination for intrastate school bus drivers whose diabetic condition has had an effect on their visual health. This must be completed by an ophthalmologist. |
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Petition for a Variance - No ID or Residency Documents (PS33160) |
Petition for a variance from providing necessary documents to get a license or ID. |
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Petition for a Variance - Religious Conflict with DL/ID Requirements (PS30371) |
Petition for a variance from card photo requirements for religious reasons. |
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Petition for a Variance - Homebound Photo Variance (PS2907) |
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Request your address on file with DVS be private due to a grave concern for your safety or the safety of your family. |
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Review rehabilitation requirements or provide supporting statement for someone requesting reinstatement. |
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Request for Administrative Review (Implied Consent Cancelation or Revocation) (PS31122) |
Request an administrative review if your driving privilege was revoked or disqualified under the implied consent law. |
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Request reexamination of someone's driving ability. |
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Request alcohol restriction on your license be removed. |
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Acknowledge you have multiple alcohol or controlled substance offenses on your driving record. |
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Report a loss of consciousness or voluntary control. Must be signed by physician. |
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Add a law enforcement alert of identity theft to your record. |
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Submit a vision report. Must be signed by licensed vision examiner. |
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Request your driving privileges be voluntarily surrendered. |
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Withdraw/reinstate parental consent of the driving privileges of a minor child. |
To learn more about teen driving laws and resources, visit Teen driving
*Available at driver exam stations only.
**Fee does not include the cost of a new license.
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Driver's licenses |
Fee |
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Class A |
$65 |
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Class A, renewal |
$60 |
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Class A, under age 21 |
$45 |
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Class A, under age 21, renewal |
$40 |
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Class B |
$57 |
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Class B, renewal |
$52 |
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Class C |
$50 |
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Class C, renewal |
$45 |
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**School Bus processing fee - original and renewal applications |
$4 |
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Class D |
$46 |
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Class D, renewal |
$41 |
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Provisional driver’s license |
$32.50 |
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Class D provisional license upgrade to under age 21 driver’s license-no violations on record, renewal |
$37.50 |
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Duplicate driver’s license - all classes |
$26 |
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**Enhanced driver's license (in addition to applicable driver's license card fee) |
$15 |
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Identification cards |
Fee |
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Under age 65 |
$35.50 |
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Under age 65, renewal |
$30.50 |
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Age 65 and older |
$32 |
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Age 65 and older, renewal (Enhanced ID) |
$30.50 |
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Age 65 and older, renewal (REAL ID) |
$27 |
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Physical disability, developmental disability or qualified mental illness |
$0.50 |
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Homeless youth (documentation required) |
FREE |
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** Enhanced identification card (in addition to applicable ID card fee) |
$15 |
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Permits/endorsements |
Fee |
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Class D instruction permit (valid for 2 years) |
$29.50 |
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Class D instruction permit (valid for 2 years), renewal |
$24.50 |
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*Class A, B or C instruction permit |
$26.75 |
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*Endorsement examination fees |
$2.50 |
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*Motorcycle instruction permit/endorsement fee |
$29 |
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**Motorcycle endorsement renewal (2-wheel only) |
$17 |
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**Standby or temporary custodian designation |
$4.25 |
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**Fast track (expedited) services |
Fee |
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Driver's License and Identification Card Certain applications do not qualify for fast track services, these include but are not limited to: Enhanced driver's license and ID cards, and any first-time applications. Note: Driver's license and ID cards will be processed within three (3) business days. Customer should receive the card via UPS (United Parcel Service) within 10 business days. Refer to DVS Office Locations to see participating offices. |
$20 |
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Reinstatement |
Fee |
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**Revoked licenses: alcohol/drugs/criminal vehicular operation (7/1/03) |
$680 |
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Other revocation offenses, including revocation for no-fault insurance |
$30 |
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**Suspended license |
$20 |
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No-Fault insurance (suspended) |
$20 |
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CDL disqualification |
$20 |
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Motorized bicycle operator’s permit fee |
Fee |
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*Knowledge test and 30-day instruction permit |
$6.75 |
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Motorized bicycle operator’s permit before age 21 and valid to age 21 |
$25.75 |
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Duplicate permit |
$16.25 |
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Renewal, age 21 or older |
$26.75 |
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Age 21 or older first-time operator's permit |
$31.75 |
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Retesting |
Fee |
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*Third and subsequent written test after failing first |
$10 |
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*Third and subsequent road test after failing first two |
$20 |
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No show (road test) fee |
$20 |
