If you want a license or identification of any kind, use the PRE-REQUEST option on the MN Driver & Vehicle Services website. This is the first link in the Driving Services section. Complete the form and then go to the Government Center to pass the eye exam, take a picture and pay the fees. Complete the form and then come to the Government Center to pass the eye exam, take a picture and pay the fees. An instruction permit is valid for two years from the date of application.
To find places where you can take the knowledge and practical tests, check the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Service website. The driving instruction permit application form is available in the lobby of all locations. If you are switching from a standard license to a REAL ID or improved license, review the driver's license features and options. Anyone who drives a motor vehicle on public roads or highways in Minnesota must carry a valid and current driver's license. In Minnesota, both a driver's license and state ID are legal IDs for making financial transactions (banks, stores, etc.) Once you have completed the knowledge test, you can apply for a driving instruction permit at any of the Anoka County licensing centers.
