Replacing a lost Minnesota driver license
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Apply for a duplicate license on the department's form.
Source: revisor.mn.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pay $12.75 for a REAL ID or noncompliant duplicate, or $27.75 for an enhanced one.
Source: revisor.mn.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026If you also moved or changed your name, get the duplicate within 30 days.
Source: revisor.mn.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
Related facts
- Duplicate license fee
- $12.75 for a REAL ID or noncompliant duplicate; $27.75 for an enhanced duplicate (plus surcharge and filing fee).Source: revisor.mn.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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