Ultimate Guide to Getting Your Driver's License in Minnesota

Thinking about getting your driver's license at the Minnesota DMV? Here's exactly what you need to know to get your permit, pass your road test, and get your Minnesota driver license.

Here's How to Get Your Minnesota Driver's License

Here's what you'll need to get your Minnesota license:

Proof of identity, such as a passport
Social Security number (SSN)
For a name change, one of the following is necessary: A certified marriage certificate; A certified divorce or dissolution of marriage decree specifying the name change; Other certified court order specifying the name change
Applicable Fees

Here's what you'll need to do to get your Minnesota license:

Go to Minnesota DMV website for faster Driver's License application.
Visit any DMV Office near you to apply in person and complete the application at the DMV.
Provide the documents, pay the fees and pass the vision screening and knowledge test.
Schedule your road test on the DMV website or you can schedule on Skip. If you need a car or driver for your road test, you can schedule a road test concierge here.
Before your road test, visit the ultimate Minnesota DMV road test guide to find out more information about the Minnesota driving test.
Once you pass the driving test, the DMV officer will take a picture of you and you will receive your temporary license. Your permanent license will arrive in the mail.

Here are Minnesota driver's license exceptions to note:

If you are on active duty with the U.S. armed forces and have a valid Minnesota driver's license, you are not required to renew your license until you are discharged, regardless of your length of service. This law also applies to the spouse of someone on active duty, if the spouse does not reside in Minnesota during the active duty period. For more information, see Class D - Active Military Duty.

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