Driver and Vehicle Services Exam Station
location_on MN DPS office listing — Statewide, MN
Location Details
Address
MN
Phone
Not listed — call the MN DPS main line for routing.
Hours of Operation
Hours not posted. Call ahead or check the official MN DPS site.
Services Provided
Taking the Knowledge Test in Minnesota
Planning to take your written permit test at Driver and Vehicle Services Exam Station? Here's what MN DPS requires statewide — call ahead to confirm this location offers knowledge testing.
Format: Computer (40 multiple-choice and true/false questions, 80% to pass).
Appointments: Appointment required and can be scheduled up to 30 days in advance at DVS exam stations or authorized third-party proctors.
Bring: Primary and secondary identification (proof of identity, date of birth, and Minnesota residency). Applicants under 18 need parent/guardian signature and proof of driver education enrollment.
If you don't pass: Unlimited attempts (one per day); first two attempts included in permit fee, $10 fee applies to third and later retakes.
Renewing Your License in Minnesota
Minnesota licenses are valid for 4 years and a standard renewal costs $41. A standard driver's license or ID can be renewed online if no changes to information are needed. REAL ID renewals or any data changes require an in-person visit to a DVS office or Exam Station.
When to renew: As early as 9 months before expiration
Skip the trip if you can — many renewals can be completed online. See our step-by-step MN renewal guide for eligibility, REAL ID upgrades, and vision-test rules.
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