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!
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
**New CDL requirements
Beginning today (March 20), those who have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required to show proof of domicile and proof of residency at time of renewal with one document in each category. The Department of Public Safety is sending letters to notify CDL holders of this change.
Driver’s license offices across the state will be unable to accept CDL applications without this documentation. This change is in reference to the federal code 383.71. This is a major change for CDL holders and failure to comply may result in loss of commercial driving privileges.
The proof of domicile presence documents include a U.S. birth certificate, U.S passport, Form I-551 MRIV for permanent resident only, certificate of naturalization, Temporary I-551 stamp, certificate of citizenship, report or certificate of birth abroad or an I-551 permanent resident card.
Acceptable documents for proof of residence include and employment pay stub, home utility bill (gas, electric, garbage, water, etc.), current military orders, current year Minnesota property tax statement, a Minnesota vehicle certificate of title, a mortgage document/purchase agreement, a current residential lease agreement or a prior year W-2 tax form.
In addition to renewals, these documents will also be required for Commercial Learners Permits, transferring a CDL license to Minnesota, or upgrading a CDL license (such as adding new endorsements, changing class, or changing card type). CDL holders looking to upgrade their card type to a REAL ID or Enhanced license must provide the proper documentation required for a REAL or an Enhanced license in addition to proof of domicile and proof of residency as a CDL holder.
CDL Self-Certification
Commercial drivers are required to maintain current medical information on their driving record. Failure to do so may result in no CDL privileges and downgrade to a class D license.
To prevent the loss of your commercial driving privilege and possible action by law enforcement agents, you must keep your information up to date. If your medical or operating status changes, or if your medical documents expire, you must complete and submit a new self-certification form (PS33203). If required, you must submit a copy of your current medical examiner’s certificate and/or waiver with the self-certification form.
If the CDL is downgraded because of failure to submit the required medical examiner’s certificate, the driver may reinstate their CDL and endorsements within one year, by submitting a valid medical examiner’s certificate with the self-certification form. If downgraded or voluntarily surrendered for more than one year, the driver must retake the applicable CDL knowledge and road tests and reapply for the CDL
New to MN
If you are coming new to state or returning back to Minnesota, we will need additional documents to get you a MN driver’s license or ID card. To get the standard (non-federally compliant) license/ID the minimum documents would be one primary and one secondary from the DL for All list in link below.
Help me choose what type of license: See below Minnesota Licenses and ID Cards
New residents have 60 days after moving to the state to obtain a Minnesota driver’s license. If you are under the age of 21 or your out of state license is expired, you will NEED to take the written test before applying for your Minnesota driver’s license. Written tests are offered in Redwood Falls ONLY on Thursdays 10:00 am-11:00 am, appointment is needed to secure a chair.
Name change: If you have EVER had a name change, you will need to bring in ANY and ALL name change documents with you when you apply.
New to Minnesota vehicle transfer (not changing owners)
We can get your vehicle registered in the state of Minnesota with the vehicles current title and all registered owners listed on the title or a current registration card with all registered owners, showing proof of ownership. We will also need proof of insurance and all registered owner’s driver’s license or ID card.
If you do not have your vehicles title, the state of MN will not issue you a title until you turn in your out of state title.
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.
- Your check will need to list your current phone number and current address.
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, an Authorization Form must 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
DNR
Recreational vehicle registration
*Transfer and registration for watercraft, ATV, ORV, or snowmobile
If you do not have the renewal notice and are not the registered owner, a permission slip from the registered owner is required to renew registration.
Link to permission slip (coming soon)
A bill of sale is required when transferring a non-titled watercraft, ATV, ORV, or snowmobile. Registration number is very important when transferring ownership.
If you are transferring a title watercraft, a title is NEEDED to transfer ownership.
We sell hunting and fishing license here!!
Fishing
Hunting
Federal and state stamps
Veteran Benefits
If you are retired military, you can ADD a veteran indicator to your Driver’s license. Additional documents are required.
*Applicants must provide a certified copy of honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions, or a military retiree or ID card, veteran ID card, or veteran health ID card Article, section 59
100% service-connected disabled veterans will be exempt from title fees (including filing fees) for vehicles purchased after January 1st, 2024
100% service-connected disabled veterans will be exempt from driver’s license and identification card fees for all types of licenses.
100% service-connected disabled veterans are exempt from registration fees (including all filing fees) for two vehicles (per year) of their choosing:
Includes passenger vehicles, non-commercial 1ton pickups, motorcycles, and RV’s
*Does not include personalized plate fees, annual contributions for special plates, reinstatement fees or impound fees
100% service-connected disabled veterans are exempt from sales tax on purchase of motor vehicle
Documents are required to get the 100% service-connected disability benefits
*Annual VA Benefits letter
*Annual VA Benefits letter with Total disability of Individual Un-Employability
*VA decision letter
*Department of Defense issued Military ID card
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.
Staff
- Amy Serbus – License Center Supervisor
- Faye Johnson – License Center Technician
- Jody Becker Bloemke -License Center Technician