State IDs

Standard state ID

Valid for:

• Domestic air travel – through May 7, 2025
• Identification

Real ID compliant state ID

Not required until May 7, 2025. Valid for:

• Domestic air travel
• Access to federal and military facilities
• Identification
• For additional information visit MN Driver and Vehicle Services Real ID

Enhanced state ID

Can be issued only to U.S. citizens. Not required until May 7, 2025.

Valid for:

• Domestic air travel
• Access to federal and military facilities
• Identification
• Re-entry into the U.S. via land and sea from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean

Note: we stop taking applications for enhanced licenses one (1) hour prior to closing.

Traveling now? See MN driver’s license and ID options.

Application process

1. Complete the pre-application online
2. Gather your required documents
3. Schedule an appointment or come in to one of our locations

• Review appointment requirements and schedule an appointment
• Locations of service centers

When you come in 

Bring the following:

• One primary and one secondary document from the identification list (PDF)
• Your Social Security number, if you have one

Cost

• Under 65 years old: $21.50
• 65 years old and over: $20.75
• State ID fees
• Payment options

Online application

For applicants renewing a standard ID who do not need to change their name, address, signature or license number only. Applicants who need to change one of these items or upgrade to an enhanced or REAL ID must follow the Application process below.

Click Apply for a Driver’s License or State ID on the DVS online self services

In-person application process

1. Complete the pre-application online
2. Gather your required documents
3. Schedule an appointment or come in to one of our locations

• Review appointment requirements and schedule an appointment
• Locations of service centers

When you come in

Bring the following:

• One primary and one secondary document from the identification list (PDF)
• Your Social Security number, if you have one

Costs

• Under 65 years old: $21.50
• 65 years old and over: $20.75
• State ID fees
• Payment options

Apply for a duplicate state ID within 30 days of a name or address change, or if you have lost your ID.

Your name must already be updated in the social security system for us to accept application for a state ID name change. Learn more about how to change your name on your social security card at Social Security Administration or Social Security Card FAQs.

Application process

1. Complete the pre-application online.
2. Gather your required documents.
3. Review the requirements and schedule an appointment.

At your appointment

Bring the following:

• One primary and one secondary document from the identification list (PDF)
• Your Social Security number, if you don't have one

Cost

• $17
• State ID fees
• Payment options

The REAL ID deadline is extended one year to May 7, 2025. Until then, your standard driver’s license or state ID is valid for identification and lawful driving privileges, domestic air travel and access to most federal facilities. Learn about the REAL ID extended deadline.