License Center

Phone: 320-656-6540
Email the License Center - allow one business day for response.


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Open by Appointment Only for Driver's License & ID Cards - Available 14 days in advance

The West Service Center located in Waite Park is open for driver's license and ID card renewals, for those that have expired or are expiring soon, need a name and/or address change. Upgrading to the REAL ID or Enhanced License is available at the time of renewal. The REAL ID deadline has been extended to October 1, 2021.

First time Driver's License and ID cards must be processed at the State Exam Station.

Step 1: Complete the Pre-Application
Step 2: Schedule Your Appointment - Appointments available 14 days in advance

Reminder: A pre-application will be required to schedule an appointment. The pre-application confirmation number will need to be entered to schedule an appointment. 

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You will need to have your required documents with you on the day of your appointment.

Stearns County check-in requirements:

  1. Appointments are required to enter the building for County services.
  2. Wait in your car until your number is called.
  3. Stearns County recommends wearing a mask when entering the building.

For assistance scheduling your online appointment please call 320-656-6540.

Services

Detour to West Service Center in Waite Park

Changes to License Center Services

Find the best way to complete your service(s) during this time:

As the impacts of COVID-19 continue in our community, Stearns County has closed its license center offices as of, March 18, 2020. This closure is to comply with the social distancing guidelines that underlie the Governor’s Executive Orders issued. 

Stearns County has come up with alternatives to process your requests:

  1. Mail paperwork to:Stearns County License Center, 705 Courthouse Sq #130, St Cloud MN 56303
  2. Drop boxes located by the security desks at both the Admin office, open 8:00am - 4:30pm, & the West Office, open 8:00am to 5:00pm
  3. Online Services at our Virtual License Center
  4. Limited services available at the drive-thru at the Waite Park West Service Center - Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Cutoff time is 3:00pm, expect an average of a 2 hour wait time.

Passports and driver’s license services are not available during this time.

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Locations & Wait Times

St. Cloud Campus - Administration Center
Drop box services only
8:00 am - 4:30pm Mon - Fri
705 Courthouse Square Rm 130
St. Cloud, MN 56303
Directions

Phone: 320-656-6540
Email the License Center - allow one business day for response.

Waite Park Campus - West Service Center
Drop box services only
8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Fri 
3301 County Road 138
Waite Park, MN 56387
Directions

Drive-Thru cutoff time 3:00pm, Expect average 2 hour wait

Phone: 320-656-6540
Email the License Center - allow one business day for response.


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You Should Know

 

  • Wait times tend to be shortest on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Expect longer wait times on Monday and Friday; and during the daily lunch hour.
  • Expect longer wait times for Driver's License/State ID and Motor Vehicle Services due to a State system upgrades.
  • Arrive 45 minutes before close to ensure service.
  • The Waite Park Campus License Center has drive-thru service. You can renew auto, disability, ATV, snowmobile and boat tabs; as well as drop off property tax payments.
  • At the St. Cloud Campus, Property Tax Payments are received in both the License Center and Treasurer's Office. Passport services are provided only in the Treasurer's Office.

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The License Center is a division of the Auditor-Treasurer's Office.

Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer
Randy R. Schreifels
Email: auditor.email@co.stearns.mn.us

License Center Director
Dave Walz
Email: LC@co.stearns.mn.us