Office Hours:

Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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State Examiners are at this location on Thursdays only

Written Test:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Thursdays
You must be at the Government Center no later than 11:00 a.m. to take the exam that day.

Road Tests:  Please call 507-537-7024 on Mondays or Tuesdays to schedule an appointment OR click here to Schedule a Skills (Road) Test.

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Accepted Payment Methods:

• Cash
• Checks (must have current address, driver’s license and phone number)
• Credit Cards (MC, Visa, and Discover – a 2.45% convenience fee will apply)

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Driver’s License Exams (Thursdays only in Redwood Falls)

Written Test:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Thursdays
You must be at the Government Center no later than 11:00 a.m. to take the exam that day.

Road Tests:  Please call 507-537-7024 on Mondays or Tuesdays to schedule an appointment OR click here to Schedule a Skills (Road) Test.

Applications for REAL ID License or REAL ID Identification cards or Enhanced Driver’s License/Enhanced Identification cards will not be accepted after 3:45 pm daily.

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To save time you can complete a Pre-Application online:

Pre-Application for Enhanced Drivers License, Driver’s License Status Look up, Track your License after you applied, Respond to a Letter from Driver Services, etc- https://driverservices.dps.mn.gov/EServices

Pre-Application for Driver’s License, Driver’s License Status Look up, Track your License after you applied, Respond to a Letter from Driver Services, etc- https://driverservices.dps.mn.gov/EServices

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MN Department of Vehicle Services (DVS) Website

• View updated Driver’s Manual
• Check Driver’s License Status
• Check Driver’s License Application Processing
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Medical Self-Certification Form

Driver’s License Exams (Thursdays only in Redwood Falls)

Written Test:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Thursdays
You must be at the Government Center no later than 11:00 a.m. to take the exam that day.

Road Tests:  Please call 507-537-7024 on Mondays or Tuesdays to schedule an appointment OR click here to Schedule a Skills (Road) Test.

Commercial Licensed Drivers: Beginning July 1, 2015, all drivers renewing their CDL will be required to provide a document from the following list that meets the proof of citizenship requirement.

• Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card
• Certified copy of birth certificate from any U.S. state
• Consular report of birth abroad issued by the U.S. Department or state
• Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship issued by U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Valid unexpired Permanent Resident Card

OR

• Unexpired employment authorization document issued by USCIS or an unexpired foreign passport accompanied by an approved I-94 form.

**If the name on the above document is different from the current name on the CDL, the customer must also present proof of the legal name change(s). Acceptable proof consists of certified marriage certificates, certified divorce decrees or other certified court orders. Divorce decrees or other court orders must specify the name change. Identity and name change documents need to show a clear link between the citizenship or permanent residency document and the current name.

MN Department of Vehicle Services (DVS) Website

• Report Vehicle Sales (Junked/Sold/Donated/Sold Out of State)
• Registration Tax Paid (Find Registration Tax Paid for a Motor Vehicle)

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.

Applications for a REAL ID License or REAL Identification cards will not be accepted after 4:00 pm daily.

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To save time you can complete a Pre-Application online:

Pre-Application for Enhanced Drivers License, Driver’s License Status Look up, Track your License after you applied, Respond to a Letter from Driver Services, etc- https://driverservices.dps.mn.gov/EServices

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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.

Standard Driver’s License or ID Card

• A standard license or ID card can be used for federal purposes, including boarding domestic flights, until Oct. 1, 2020.
• After October 2020, these won’t be acceptable forms of identification for domestic air travel or federal use.
• Valid for identification purposes.
• Valid for lawful driving privileges.

Enhanced Driver’s License or ID Card

• Can be used for domestic air travel and to access federal facilities now and will continue to be acceptable forms of identification for federal purposes even after October 2020.
• Can be used as U.S. border crossing documents.
• Only issued to U.S. citizens.
• Valid for identification purposes.
• Valid for lawful driving privileges.

REAL ID Compliant Driver’s Licenses or ID Card

• REAL ID driver’s licenses or ID cards can be used for domestic air travel and to access federal facilities such as military bases and nuclear power plants.
• Issued to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
• Cannot be used as border crossing documents.
• Valid for identification purposes.
• Valid for lawful driving privileges.

Find out which license or ID card best fits your needs

Enhanced Driver’s License or ID

Additional Documents Are Required

Click on the link to view the required documents:

Identification Requirements for EDL/EID

** Please remember to bring proof of ALL name change documents!**

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Applications for an Enhanced Driver’s License or Enhanced Identification Card will not be accepted after 3:45 pm daily.

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To save time you can complete a Pre-Application online:

Pre-Application for Enhanced Drivers License, Driver’s License Status Look up, Track your License after you applied, Respond to a Letter from Driver Services, etc- https://driverservices.dps.mn.gov/EServices

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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.

Standard Driver’s License or ID Card

• A standard license or ID card can be used for federal purposes, including boarding domestic flights, until Oct. 1, 2020.
• After October 2020, these won’t be acceptable forms of identification for domestic air travel or federal use.
• Valid for identification purposes.
• Valid for lawful driving privileges.

Enhanced Driver’s License or ID Card

• Can be used for domestic air travel and to access federal facilities now and will continue to be acceptable forms of identification for federal purposes even after October 2020.
• Can be used as U.S. border crossing documents.
• Only issued to U.S. citizens.
• Valid for identification purposes.
• Valid for lawful driving privileges.

REAL ID Compliant Driver’s Licenses or ID Card

• REAL ID driver’s licenses or ID cards can be used for domestic air travel and to access federal facilities such as military bases and nuclear power plants.
• Issued to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
• Cannot be used as border crossing documents.
• Valid for identification purposes.
• Valid for lawful driving privileges.

Find out which license or ID card best fits your needs

MN DNR Licenses and Registrations

Recreational Vehicles Registration

• Snowmobiles
• Off-Highway Vehicle (Including ATV’s – Class 1 & Class 2, Off-Highway Motorcycles, Off-Road Vehicles)
• Watercraft (Boats, Jet Skis, Canoes, Kayaks, etc.)MN DNR Licenses and Vehicle Registrations (Link) – Includes regulations and requirements for MN DNR licenses and Registrations

Fish & Game Licenses

• Lisa Guggisberg – License Center Supervisor
• Amy Serbus – License Center Technician
• Robin Kokesch – License Center Technician