Office Hours
Monday through Friday - Open 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Drive Thru Hours
8:00 am-4:30 pm
*ALL motor vehicle transactions and DNR transactions can be done through the Drive Thru
*Payment methods through the Drive Thru include cash or check only
Payment Methods
Cash
Check
Current Address & Phone Number
Credit Card
American Express, Master Card, Visa, & Discover.
2.15% 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: You can pre-apply online at drive.mn.gov before your office visit to save time.
*Social Security number is needed for every driver's license or identification card application. *
If you have lost your driver's license or identification card, we can use your full name and date of birth to access your record. You can then apply for a duplicate driver's license or identification card.
Additional documents may be required for CDL, Driver's Permit or New to state applications.
The deadline for a federally compliant ID fast approaching!
Beginning May 7, 2025, Anyone over the age of 18 will not be able to use their standard driver's license to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities. Instead, they will need a federally compliant ID such as a REAL ID, Enhanced driver's license or ID card, passport book or passport card or another acceptable form of identification to fly domestically.
NOTE:
Real ID taken 8:30-4:15
Enhanced License or ID take 8:30-3:45 per the state of MN
Redwood Exam Station
REDWOOD FALLS EXAM STATION IS OPEN - THURSDAYS ONLY
All written tests and road tests are by appointment only. Written test will be open for check-in Thursdays (only) 10:00 am-11:00 am.
**Walk in testing will only apply to CDL drivers, motorcycles permit, and license that are revoked, canceled, or suspended.
We are now excepting reinstatement fees at our office from 8:30-4:30.
There will be an additional filing fee added to your reinstatement fee.
Reinstatement fees can be paid in cash or credit card ONLY!
Helpful Resources
Motor Vehicle Info
TAB RENEWAL OPTIONS
Drive Thru located on the south side of the Government Center 8:00am-4:30pm
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.
Can I buy registration tabs for someone else? If you have the renewal notice and insurance anyone can buy the tabs. If you are not the registered owner, a permission slip needs to be filled out to get the tabs.
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
- Samantha Harmon- License Center Technician