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Title: Minnesota Driver's License
Alternate Title: Minnesota Driver's License
Description: Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Subject: Drivers
Drivers' License
Creation Date: 9/15/2008 11:06:59 AM
Modification Date: 8/8/2024 11:46:05 AM

Agency Name: Public Safety (DPS), Minnesota Department of
Agency URL: https://dps.mn.gov
Agency Description: The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement, Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), Emergency Communication Networks, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Office of Justice Programs, State Fire Marshal, Pipeline Safety, State Highway Patrol, Capitol Security and Traffic Safety.
Agency Phone: 651-201-7000
Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://dps.mn.gov

Agency Address: Public Safety (DPS), Minnesota Dept. of
445 Minnesota Street

Division Name: Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS)
Division URL: https://onlineservices.dps.mn.gov/EServices/_/
Division Description:
Division Phone: 651-297-3298
651-284-2000 Driver's License Status
651-282-6555 TTY
Division Fax: Division URL: https://onlineservices.dps.mn.gov/EServices/_/

Division Address:
445 Minnesota St., Suite 190

St. Paul
MN 55101-5190

Audience: Application URL:
Renewal URL:
Versa URL:
Requirements:

Driver's License for All
The Driver's License for All law eliminates the need to show proof of legal presence in the United States to get a standard Minnesota class D driver's license, instruction permit or standard identification (ID) card.

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Driver's license and ID card identification requirements:

How to Get a Driver's License

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Study for the written exam and prepare your required documents.

Read the driver's manual
Documents must be in English or translated with a certificate of translation form.
Proof of legal presence is no longer needed after Oct. 1, 2023.

October appointments are available.
Appointments are required to apply.
Pre-applications are not available until Oct. 1.

The written test is available in nine languages.
If you use a third party proctor, you will need to visit DVS to complete the application to get a permit and take a photo for your permit.
Receive a driving permit after passing the written test.
A vision test is required after passing the written test and before a permit is issued.

Six months for ages 18 and younger; three months for ages 19 and older.
Review the manual for permit restrictions.

Bring a vehicle in safe working condition with proof of insurance and your permit to your appointment.
Insurance does not have to be in your name but must be for the vehicle.

A paper temporary driver’s license will be given until the card arrives in the mail.
Driver's license cards can take up to 6 weeks to arrive in the mail.

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Driver's License Manual and Study Material

To print a manual in booklet form, select the "Booklet" option from either the "Page Sizing" or "Printer Properties" tabs within the Print Window.

Printed copies are available in Spanish, Somali, Hmong, and English at the Hennepin County Library - see Partner Resources.

Driver's Manual Audio Files

Minnesota Class D Driver's Manual Audio Files (In English):

Introduction - Knowledge and Skills Tests Checklists (11:36)
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9

Motorcycle Manual Audio Files

Minnesota Motorcycle Manual Audio Files (In English):

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Manual Audio Files

Minnesota CDL Manual Audio Files (In English):

Part A - CDL Requirements
Part B - School Bus Drivers Handbook
Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Driving Safely
Section 3 - Transporting Cargo Safely
Section 4 - Transporting Passengers Safely
Section 5 - Air Brakes
Section 6 - Combination Vehicles
Section 7 - Doubles and Triples
Section 8 - Tank Vehicles
Section 9 - Hazardous Materials
Section 10 - Pre-Trip Inspection Test
Section 11 - Basic Vehicle Co ntrol Skills Test
Section 12 - On-road Driving

Class D Knowledge Practice Test -Sample Questions

Road Test Study Guide - Offers tips to help people study for the road test.