Driving and Transport

Driver licensing, vehicle services, and transportation in Minnesota

Driver’s license and ID

Get a license

• Apply for a driver’s license
• REAL ID information
• Teen driver requirements
• New resident license transfer
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Renew or replace

• Renew your license online
• Replace a lost license
• Update your address
• Enhanced driver’s license

Testing

• Schedule a road test
• Practice tests online
• Written test locations
• Third-party testing

Minnesota ID cards

• Apply for an ID card
• ID card for minors
• Senior citizen IDs

Vehicle services

Vehicle registration

• Register a vehicle
• Renew registration tabs
• Transfer ownership
• New resident vehicle registration

License plates

• Standard plates
• Specialty and personalized plates
• Disability plates and placards
• Replace lost plates

Vehicle titles

• Title transfer
• Duplicate title
• Lien releases
• Salvage titles

Vehicle inspections

• Safety inspections
• Emissions testing
• VIN verification

Road safety

Traffic laws

• Minnesota traffic code
• Speed limits
• Seat belt laws
• Cell phone and texting laws
• DWI laws

Winter driving

• Winter driving tips
• Snow emergency rules
• Chain requirements
• Road conditions

Accidents

• What to do after an accident
• Report an accident
• SR-22 insurance
• Uninsured motorist coverage

Public transportation

Metro Transit (Twin Cities)

• Bus routes and schedules
• Light rail (Blue and Green lines)
• Northstar commuter rail
• Go-To card
• Transit assistance programs

Greater Minnesota transit

• Rural transit services
• Dial-a-ride services
• Regional connections
• Medical transportation

Intercity travel

• Greyhound bus service
• Jefferson Lines
• Amtrak train service
• Regional airports

Specialized transportation

Accessible transport

• Metro Mobility
• ADA paratransit
• Medical transportation
• Wheelchair accessible vehicles

School transportation

• School bus safety
• Student transportation eligibility
• Special needs transportation

Senior transportation

• Senior transit programs
• Volunteer driver programs
• Medical appointment shuttles

Alternative transportation

Biking

• Bike paths and trails
• Bike laws and safety
• Nice Ride bike share
• Bike registration

Walking

• Pedestrian safety
• Safe Routes to School
• Walking trails
• Crosswalk laws

Ridesharing

• Carpool programs
• Vanpool services
• Park and ride lots
• Commuter benefits

Roads and highways

Road conditions

• 511MN travel information
• Road construction updates
• Winter road conditions
• Traffic cameras

Highway information

• Interstate highways
• State highways
• Scenic byways
• Rest areas

Tolls and fees

• MnPASS lanes
• E-ZPass information
• Bridge tolls

Aviation

Pilot licensing

• Private pilot license
• Commercial pilot license
• Aircraft registration
• Aviation regulations

Airports

• Public airports
• Private airfields
• Seaplane bases

Boating and watercraft

Boat registration

• Register a boat
• Boat licenses
• Watercraft titles
• Out-of-state boats

Boating safety

• Boating regulations
• Safety equipment
• Boating education

Contact

Driver and Vehicle Services

• Phone: 651-297-2126
• Email: [email protected]
• Find a DVS location
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CT

MnDOT (Transportation)

• Phone: 651-296-3000
• Toll-free: 1-800-657-3774
• Road conditions: 511 or 1-800-542-0220