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

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Services

Enhanced Driver's License

An Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) is a dual-purpose, optional card that combines a standard driver’s license with a border crossing document. The card allows a Minnesota resident to re-enter the U.S. by land or seaport when returning from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean, speeding passage back across the border. There are specific requirements for obtaining an EDL. Learn more about the EDL.

REAL ID - Not Required until Oct 1, 2020

REAL ID refers to an act passed by Congress in 2005 to set standards for the issuance of driver’s licenses and identification cards. It sets the requirements for state driver's licenses and identification cards to be accepted for federal purposes such as boarding an airplane for domestic travel or entering certain secure federal facilities. REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses and identification cards will be available in Minnesota beginning in 2018. Learn more about REAL ID.

Driver's License Renewal

You must submit your current Minnesota driver’s license. A vision test and 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

Please bring a certified document if making a name change on your current Minnesota Driver's License. You must update your name 24 hours prior to changing your driver's license. 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.

Driver's Instruction Permit Renewal

You must submit a current permit. If you are replacing a lost or stolen permit, you must present Proof of Identity. A vision test 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 their parent or legal guardian.

Minnesota State Identification Card Renewal 

• First time State ID-Please refer to the Identification Requirements 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. 

Voter Registration

A voter registration form is incorporated into the state driver's license, instruction permit, and ID card applications. Forms are available at the license centers or from the Auditor's Office.

Driver's License Manuals (English language only) are available for purchase at both License Center locations.

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

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
• license reinstatement

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: 320-255-3044