Minnesota Driver's Licenses, Permits & ID Cards
As of January 26, 2023
Average Wait Time is: 10 Minutes
DMV (motor vehicle and driver’s license) services at the St. Louis Park AAA office are now operated by SLP DMV. Appointments are not available, please walk in for same-day service.
Required Documents for Minnesota Driver's Licenses & IDs
Important Note: required documents must be printed out. Electronic documents are not accepted.
Standard License/ID Card
Valid for federal identification, including boarding domestic flights, only until May 7, 2025.
REAL ID
Can be used for domestic air travel and access to federal facilities. Issued to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. Cannot be used as border crossing documents.
Enhanced License/ID Card
Valid for federal identification, including boarding domestic fights and access to federal facilities even after May 7, 2025. Can be used as U.S. border crossing documents by land and sea when returning from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean. Only issued to U.S. citizens.
Do I Need a REAL ID? What is an Enhanced Card?
The card type you should apply for will depend on your needs
REAL ID and Enhanced cards offer federal identification when boarding domestic flights. Enhanced cards provide the added convenience of border crossing by land and sea from Mexico and Canada. Standard Minnesota ID/Licence cards will be valid for state identification and driving even after 5/7/25, but will not be valid for federal identification or domestic flights.
| Card Use | Standard | REAL ID | Enhanced Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Air Travel | Only until 5/7/25 | Yes | Yes |
| International Air Travel | No | No | No |
| Land & Sea US Border Crossing | No | No | Yes |
| Contains RFID | No | No | Yes |
| Access Federal Facilities, Military Bases, Nuclear Power Plants | Only until 5/7/25 | Yes | Yes |
| US Citizenship Required | No | No | Ye |