Office Hours
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR WALK-INS - NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED
Monday through Friday - Open 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
**Updated Drive thru hours** 8:00 am-4:30 pm (Now serving ALL motor vehicle transactions and DNR transactions)
Payment Methods
Cash
Check
Current Address, Driver’s License & Phone Number
Credit Card
American Express, Master Card, Visa, & Discover.
2.49% processing fee will be applied for each transaction
Driver's License Info
Driver’s License/ID Renewals & Duplicates
In an effort to serve customers timely, we encourage you to come prepared!
E-Services: Pre-Application for Driver’s License, Driver’s License Status Look up, Track your License after you've applied, Check your title status, Check your plate/sticker order status, Respond to a Letter from Driver Services, etc.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is extending the REAL ID full enforcement deadline to May 3, 2023. The deadline was previously set for later this year.
Beginning May 3, 2023, Minnesotans will not be able to use their standard driver's license to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities. Instead, they will need a REAL ID, enhanced driver's license or ID card, passport or passport card or another acceptable form of identification for federal purposes.
Instead, they will need one of three options:
- A passport or passport card.
- A REAL ID.
- An enhanced driver’s license or ID.
COVID-19 UPDATE
Updated 1/27/2022
REDWOOD FALLS EXAM STATION IS NOW OPEN - THURSDAYS
ALL Class D written & road tests are by appointment ONLY.
Helpful Resources
Motor Vehicle Info
TAB RENEWAL OPTIONS
NEW Drive Thru located on the south side of the Government Center
Mail to Redwood County License Center at PO Box 130, Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Drop Box located outside the front entrance of the Government Center
In-person at the Government Center License Center Department Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
ITEMS NEEDED WHEN RENEWING TABS:
- When renewing by mail or drop box, ensure your return address is accurate as we will be mailing your vehicle tabs back as it is listed.
- Fill in your insurance information on the bottom portion of the tab renewal slip; to include insurance company, policy number and full expiration date.
- Make check or money order payable to: Redwood County License Center
- Include your phone number and Driver’s License/ID number on your check
Insurance
As of January 1, 2016, current insurance information is needed at the time of all tab renewals and title transfers involving any self-propelled vehicles. Please have your insurance card with company name, policy number & current expiration dates with you. Reference: Minnesota Stature Chapter 169.798, Subd. 4
Tab Renewals
A portion of your renewal stays in Redwood County if you renew at your local License Center, otherwise if you renew your tabs online or by mail it all stays with St. Paul.
Resources
- MN Department of Vehicle Services (DVS)
- Report Vehicle Sales : Junked/Sold/Donated/Sold Out of State
- Find Registration Tax Paid for a Motor Vehicle
Minnesota Licenses and ID Cards
Minnesota has a few identification options for residents to choose from.
- Standard driver’s license or ID card.
- Enhanced driver’s license or ID card (EDL/EID).
- REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card
Determining which type of license or ID card works best depends on what a person needs to use the card for.
MN DNR Licenses and Registrations
Recreational Vehicles Registration
- Snowmobiles
- Off-Highway Vehicle; to include ATV’s – Class 1 & Class 2, Off-Highway Motorcycles, Off-Road Vehicles
- Watercraft: Boats, Jet Skis, Canoes, Kayaks, etc.
Fishing and Game License
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Federal & State Stamps
Staff
- Amy Serbus – License Center Supervisor
- Faye Johnson – License Center Technician
- Jody Becker-Bloemke -License Center Technician
