Driver's License and State ID

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

Available at: 

St. Cloud Campus, processing cut-off time is 3:45pm
Waite Park Campus, processing cut-off time is 4:15pm

View Locations and Wait Times

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

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.

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).