License Bureau

Motor Vehicle 

Title transfer and registration of motor vehicles, special plates (i.e. personalized, veteran, disabled, etc.) quarterly registrations, change of class and permits are a few of the services offered in our Motor Vehicle department. Motor vehicle hours are Monday thru Friday   8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Prorate 

Title transfer and registration of interstate vehicles, renewals of prorate vehicles, and direct online processing of invoices and temporary authorities. Prorate hours 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Drivers License 

Examinations and road tests are given first, third, and fifth Wednesdays of each month. Written exams are given at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. no appointment needed. Road tests are made by appointment only, and can be scheduled by telephone on Mondays and Tuesdays  by calling the Marshall Examination Station at 1-507-537-7024 from 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

STANDARD DRIVER'S LICENSE OR ID CARDS:

As of October 1, 2020 a standard Minnesota driver's license or ID card will not be an acceptable form of identification for domestic air travel or federal use.  They will remain valid for identification purposes and lawful driving privileges.                                                         Renewal and changes to Standard drivers license are processed during regular business hours 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

REAL ID COMPLIANT DRIVER'S LICENSE OR ID CARDS:

As of October 1, 2020 Real ID driver's license or ID cards can be used for domestic air travel and to access federal facilities such as military bases and nuclear power plants and lawful driving privileges. Applications for the Real ID compliant credentials are processed Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Additional documentation is required to apply for the real ID compliant credential.  To learn more about REAL ID.                                                               

ENHANCED DRIVER'S LICENSE OR ID CARDS:

As of October 1, 2020 Enhanced driver's license or ID cards can be used for domestic air travel and to access federal facilities along with lawful driving privileges.  The enhanced credential also allows reentry into the United States by land or seaport from Mexico, Canada, and some Caribbean countries.  Applications for the Enhanced credential are accepted Monday thru Friday  8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Additional documentation and fees are required to apply for the Enhanced credential.     To learn more about the EDL.                     

Game & Fish 

  • Electronic License System for hunting and fishing licenses. 
  • Regulations also available. 
  • Special Electronic License System agent for disability licenses. Snowmobile trail stickers also available.

Department of Natural Resources 

Title transfer and registration of: 

  • All-Terrain Vehicles
  • Off-Road Motorcycles
  • Off-Road Vehicles
  • Snowmobiles
  • Water Craft