Driver's License and State ID

Phone: 651-297-3298 (MN DPS-DVS)
Email the License Center - allow one business day for response.

Driver's License Stay at Home Information

Driver's Licenses and ID cards that expired between March 13th and August 31st have been given a new expiration of September 30th.

Lost or Stolen Driver’s License/ID

Request your duplicate DL/ID card online from DVS or contact DVS by phone or email.

Renewals

RENEW ONLINE: Standard DL/ID card renewals can be renewed online as long as there is no changes. Please visit the MN DVS site to process this request

A Driver's License Extension issued. During this time we are not able to process any driver’s license or ID card renewal transactions. 

Gov. Walz signed a bill into law March 28 that provides an extension for Minnesotans whose driver's licenses or ID cards expire during the peacetime emergency. 

The law extends the expiration date for any valid driver's license, instruction permit, provisional license, operator's permit, limited license, and farm work license that would expire during the peacetime emergency​. The expiration dates for these licenses will be extended for two months after the month the peacetime emergency ends. 

CDL Driver's License 

Apply for a CDL or a Seasonal CDL Renewal online through the MN DVS E-Services site

You Should Know

Stearns County License Center does not provide:

• first-time or new-to-Minnesota Driver's License/Permit 
• written, behind-the-wheel or road testing (MN DVS)
• license reinstatement or pay online (MN DPS)

These services are provided by the State of MN Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services Division (DPS-DVS).  Find office locations or contact the St. Cloud office:

St. Cloud Exam Station
3333 West Division Street, Suite 114
St. Cloud MN 56303
Phone: 320-407-8888

REAL ID vs Enhanced DL/ID

• The REAL ID is what is required at minimum to fly domestically.
• The Enhanced meets the REAL ID requirements with the addition of land or sea border crossing.
• Come prepared:
  • Review the list of required documents for REAL ID (MN DPS)  & Enhanced Driver's License (MN DPS)
  • Pre-Apply online

Save Time, Apply Online

Additional information regarding:

• The status of your Driver’s License/ID Card
• Pay your Reinstatement Fee
• Schedule Exams

Can be found on the MN DVS Online Self Services page.

Will your license fly? 

Watch the Minnesota DPS informational video on REAL ID

REAL ID deadline extended to October 1, 2021

Renewal Information

Driver's License Renewal

Be prepared for a renewal of the same credential type you have:

• Current Minnesota driver’s license
• Know your social security number
• A vision test will be preformed
• A photo will be taken.
• Applicants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, unless they have an application with a notarized signature from a parent or legal guardian.
• Renewal of a commercial driver's license requires proof of citizenship as of July 2015.

Driver's License Duplicate/Name Change

If you need a replacement driver’s license or ID card or have changed your name:

• Know your social security number
• If changing name:
  • Must have updated name with the Social Security Office 24 hours prior to coming in
  • Current Minnesota driver’s license/ID card
  • Bring the certified document that changes your name
  • A photo will be taken
• Changing Your address on your Enhanced or Real ID, bring in your proof of residency documents
• Applicants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, unless they have an application with a notarized signature from a parent or legal guardian.

Minnesota State Identification Card Renewal 

• First time State ID-Please refer to the Identification Requirements (MN DPS) list for what documents to bring into the office. If your name is different on any of the documents, please bring the legal document changing your name. A photo will be taken at time of application.
• ID Renewal-You must submit your current Minnesota identification card. A new photo will be taken at the time of renewal
• ID Duplicate/Name Change-Please bring a certified document if making a name change on your current Minnesota ID card. You must update your name 24 hours prior to changing your ID card. 

Driver's License Manual

Driver's License Manuals (English language only) are available for purchase at both License Center locations, or online at our Virtual License Center

View online for free:
MN Driver's Manual (MN DPS)
MN Motorcycle Manual (MN DPS)
MN Commercial Driver Manual-CDL (MN DPS)

All fees will vary depending on transaction. View current fee information (MN DPS-DVS).