How Much Does a Minnesota
Driver's License Cost?
A Minnesota driver's license costs $46. Below are all 8 official fees from the Minnesota DVS.
Minnesota License Costs at a Glance
- Permit + first license (approx.)
- $75.50
- Replacement
- $26
- REAL ID
- No extra cost
At $46, Minnesota's license fee is higher than in 36 other states. The national median is $34.
📊Official Minnesota DVS Fees
From the Minnesota DVS fee schedule. Verify current amounts before paying.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Class D License (new; $41 to renew) | $46.00 |
| Provisional License (2 year) | $32.50 |
| Instruction Permit | $29.50 |
| REAL ID upgrade | No additional cost |
| Enhanced Driver License (EDL) | $15 above standard fee |
| Replacement License | $26.00 |
| Driver Education (state-approved school) | $350–$700 (varies by provider) |
| Knowledge or skills test fee | $10.00 each |
🗓️When You Pay Each Fee in Minnesota
- 1
Enroll in Driver Education at 14.5–15
Many high schools offer it; private schools cost $350–$700.
- 2
Apply for an Instruction Permit at 15
Visit any DVS exam station with your parent/guardian, required documents, Driver Ed enrollment proof, and $29.50 fee.
- 3
Receive the Provisional License at 16
Pay the $32.50 license fee.
How much does a Minnesota driver's license cost?
A new Class D license is $46 ($41 to renew), the Provisional License is $32.50, and the Instruction Permit is $29.50. State-approved Driver Education is $350–$700. The Enhanced Driver License costs $15 above the standard license fee. Replacement licenses are $26.
🗺️Minnesota Compared With Neighboring States
You must be a resident to get a state's license, but if you live near a border, here is how Minnesota's fees compare.
| State | License | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $46 | $29.50 |
| North Dakota | $15 | $15 |
| South Dakota | $28 | $28 |
| Iowa | $20 | $6 |
| Wisconsin | $28 | $35 |
🚚Moving to Minnesota With a License?
New Minnesota residents must transfer their license within 60 days. Visit a DVS exam station with your old license, identity and SSN documents, and 2 MN residency documents. The vision test is required. Drivers 21 and older with a valid, unexpired license skip the written and road tests; drivers under 21 must pass the Class D written test. Out-of-country licenses require both the written and road test.
Transfer deadlines in every state →Budgeting Beyond the DVS Fee
The figures above are Minnesota's official fees. Driver education, behind-the-wheel lessons, and insurance can cost more than the license itself.
Estimate your total Minnesota cost
The official fees above are only part of the bill. Add your age, REAL ID, driver education and retests to see a realistic total for Minnesota.
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Fees change. Always confirm the amount on the official Minnesota DVS website before paying. US Driver Guide is not affiliated with any government agency.