- All-terrain vehicle (ATV) registration
- Auctioneer license
- Birth certificates or records
- Boat or watercraft registration
- Cross-country ski pass
- Death certificates or records
- Disability parking certificate
- Driver's licenses and instruction permits
- Estate sales conductor
- Gambling permit
- Hunting and fishing license
- License plates
- License tabs
- Liquor license
- Marriage licenses
- Marriage certificates or records
- Marriage officiant credential filing
- Minnesota state ID's
- Notary services
- Precious metal dealer license
- Property tax payments – current year property tax only
- Snowmobile registration
- Transient merchant license
- Vehicle registration or title
- Vehicle tabs
- Vehicle titles or plates
Service center information
Longer wait times and service disruption
We are experiencing longer than usual customer wait times and service disruptions with motor vehicle transactions due to technology changes being implemented by the State of Minnesota. We apologize for this inconvenience.
We provide services relating to driver's licenses, motor vehicles, vital records and DNR registrations.
Services vary by location. Select a location below for information.
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Passports
We no longer provide passport photos or process passport applications.
Enhanced driver's license (EDL) or identification card (EIC)
Apply for either at a state driver's license exam station. For locations and information see Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services - EDL or call 651-297-2005.
Minnesota and the Federal REAL ID Act
For information on the REAL ID Act and the impact on Minnesotans, please see MN Driver Vehicle Services (phone 651-297-3298) or the Department of Homeland Security (phone 202-282-8000).
Type of ID and use
Before traveling always check with your destination to confirm ID requirements.
Regular Minnesota DL/ID
- Domestic air travel – yes, until January 22, 2018 unless an extension is granted.
- Land/water border crossing (i.e. Canada, Mexico) – no.
- Access to federal/military locations – possibly, confirm with your destination before traveling.
Enhanced Minnesota DL/ID
- Domestic air travel – yes.
- Land/water border crossing (i.e. Canada, Mexico) – yes.
- Access to federal/military locations – possibly, confirm with your destination before traveling.
“REAL ID Act” conforming DL/ID card – (date available - to be determined)
- Domestic air travel – yes, date available yet to be determined.
- Land/water border crossing (i.e. Canada, Mexico) – no.
- Access to federal/military locations – yes, date available yet to be determined.
Standby process
Toward the end of our business day you may be given a ticket stamped "standby." We will make every effort to serve those with a "standby" ticket before closing, but cannot guarantee service.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.
How to minimize wait times
Make an appointment at a service center
Check current wait times at each service center
- Appointments provide priority service, but a short wait may be necessary.
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Make an appointment
- You cannot make an appointment more than four weeks in advance, due to staffing shortages.
- One service per appointment. If two services are needed, schedule two appointments, etc.
- If your preferred location is not available, try another.
- Schedule appointment.
Change or cancel an appointment
Phone – 612-348-8240
Phones are answered Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Office hours
All centers are open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holiday closures at county buildings
General services and information: servicecenterinfo@hennepin.us
Specific service center locations
Brookdale: license.bd@hennepin.us
Government Center: license.gc@hennepin.us
Maple Grove: license.mg@hennepin.us
Midtown Exchange: license.mt@hennepin.us
North Minneapolis: license.nm@hennepin.us
Ridgedale: license.rd@hennepin.us
Southdale: license.sd@hennepin.us
Location addresses
Brookdale Service Center
Brooklyn Service Center
6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Suite 100, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Brooklyn Service Center map
Government Center Service Center
Hennepin County Government Center
300 South 6th Street, Suite A-025, Minneapolis, MN 55487
Hennepin County Government Center map
Maple Grove Service Center
Maple Grove Service Center
9325 Upland Lane North, Suite 101, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Maple Grove Service Center map
Midtown Exchange Service Center
Midtown Exchange Service Center
2929 Chicago Avenue South, Lower Level, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Midtown Exchange Service Center map
North Minneapolis Service Center
North Minneapolis Service Center
1001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
North Minneapolis Service Center map
Ridgedale Service Center
Currently under construction to better serve you in the future. The lobby and workstations have been reduced temporarily. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
Ridgedale Service Center
12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka MN 55305
Ridgedale Service Center map
Southdale Service Center
Southdale Service Center
1225 Southdale Center, Edina MN 55435
Southdale Service Center map
General information
- Drop-off and pick-up hours vary by location.
- See a specific location for hours, drop-off and pick-up options.
- Drop-off is only to deliver your application or request.
- Pick-up of completed work must be done from the same location your application was mailed to or dropped off at.
Brookdale
Brookdale Service Center
6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Suite 100, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Brookdale Service Center map
Drop off
Put your application and check in an envelope. Write your phone number on the envelope.
- To pick up completed work, also write “pick-up” on the back of the envelope.
- To have completed work returned by mail include a self-addressed envelope.
The drop-box is outside of the building next to the south entrance, available 24 hours a day.
Items will be processed in 3–5 business days.
Pick up
We will contact you when your work is ready. You will receive an access code with instructions for getting your completed items from a locker.
Locker location
The lockers are outside the south entrance next to the drop-off box.
Hours
Lockers are available 24 hours a day.
Government Center
Hennepin County Government Center
300 South 6th Street, Suite A-025, Minneapolis, MN 55487
Hennepin County Government Center map
Drop off
Put your application and check in an envelope. Write your phone number on the envelope.
- To pick up completed work, also write “pick-up” on the back of the envelope.
- To have completed work returned by mail include a self-addressed envelope.
The drop-box is inside on street level of the light rail side.
Hours are Monday – Friday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Most items will be processed in 5–7 business days. Some special licenses can take 2–3 weeks to process.
Pick up
We will contact you when your work is ready. You will receive an access code with instructions for getting your completed items from a locker.
Locker location
The lockers are inside. They are on street level of the light rail side.
Hours
Hours are Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Maple Grove
Maple Grove Service Center
9325 Upland Lane North, Suite 101, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Maple Grove Service Center map
Drop off
Put your application and check in an envelope. Write your phone number on the envelope.
- To pick up completed work, also write “pick-up” on the back of the envelope.
- To have completed work returned by mail include a self-addressed envelope.
The drop-box is in the lobby. Lobby hours are:
- Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Sunday, closed
Items will be processed in 3–5 business days.
Pick up
We will contact you when your work is ready. Drive-thru and pick up your items without getting out of your vehicle.
The drive-thru is on the north end of the building.
Hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Midtown Exchange
Midtown Exchange
2929 Chicago Avenue South, Lower Level – Greenway, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Midtown Exchange map
Drop off
Put your application and check in an envelope. Write your phone number on the envelope.
- To pick up completed work, also write “pick-up” on the back of the envelope.
- To have completed work returned by mail include a self-addressed envelope.
The drop-box is by the stairs on the green (lower) level.
Items will be processed in 3–5 business days.
The location is open 24 hours a day.
Pick up
We will contact you when your work is ready.
Pick up your completed work at the service desk.
Hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ridgedale
Ridgedale Service Center
12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Ridgedale Service Center map
Drop off
Put your application and check in an envelope. Write your phone number on the envelope.
- To pick up completed work, also write “pick-up” on the back of the envelope.
- To have completed work returned by mail include a self-addressed envelope.
The drop-box is outside of the building next to the main entrance, available 24 hours a day. ;
Items will be processed in 3–5 business days.
Pick up
We will contact you when your work is ready. You will receive an access code with instructions for getting your completed items from a locker.
Locker location
The lockers are outside of the building next to the main entrance.
Hours
Lockers are available 24 hours a day.
We accept the following types of payment for services:
- Cash (in-person transactions only)
- Check (payable to Hennepin County Treasurer)
- Money order (payable to Hennepin County Treasurer)
- Credit cards (in person and over the phone): Visa, Mastercard and Discover Card are accepted; a 2.49% convenience fee will be charged.
When applicable, additional payment options for online and/or fax transactions are described with each specific service.