Renew your driver's license in Minnesota

Online or in person

No; in person, or by mail if temporarily outside MN · At a DVS locationThe DVS page says you can renew at certain DVS locations and to use the online pre-application first. The renewal itself is not completed online. If you are temporarily outside Minnesota and your license is valid, DVS offers a mail renewal (remote application) with a vision report from your eye doctor; it is not available if your license has been expired for more than one year, you hold an enhanced license, your photo is more than five years old, or your last renewal was remote without a new photo in Minnesota. DVS checks your vision and takes your photo. The page does not say whether an appointment is needed.

Cost

$41Class D renewal fee. An Enhanced license costs $15 in addition to the license card fee.

You leave with

Card by mailAfter you apply you can check online whether your card has been printed and mailed. DVS's optional $20 fast track service is not available for every application, including Enhanced cards.

Your plan

1. Gather your documents

   • Your previous Minnesota driver's license or ID card · all that apply
   • Proof of residence · all that apply
     Only if your address has changed and you have a REAL ID or Enhanced card, or you are renewing a commercial driver's license.
   • Proof of name change · all that apply
     Only if your name has changed since your last renewal. You must change your name with the Social Security Administration first.
   • Your Social Security number · all that apply
     Know the number.
   • Payment for your card
     Some locations take credit cards, and some additional fees may apply.
     Show accepted documents (bring 1)

     • Cash
     • Check
     • Money order

2. Pre-apply online

   Use the pre-application feature before you go for faster service.

   Pre-apply on onlineservices.dps.mn.gov ↗

3. Find a location

   You can renew at certain Driver and Vehicle Services locations.

   Office search on onlineservices.dps.mn.gov ↗

4. Check your license status

   Be prepared to pay any fees you might owe. Check the status of your license before you go.

   Credential status on onlineservices.dps.mn.gov ↗

5. At the location

   DVS checks your vision and takes your photo. Driver's licenses expire on your birthday; you can renew as early as nine months before the expiration date without shortening the renewal cycle.

6. After you apply

   Check whether your card has been printed and mailed with your driver's license or ID card number.

   Where's my license on onlineservices.dps.mn.gov ↗