State ID

You can use a state ID as official identification.

REAL ID

For air travel or access to federal buildings, you need 1 of the following:

• A Real ID compliant license or ID
• An enhanced license or ID
• A passport

Types of IDs

Standard state ID

Use it for:

• Identification

Can’t be used for:

• Federal purposes including domestic air travel

Real ID compliant state ID

Can be issued to both U.S and non-U.S. citizens.

Use it for:

• Domestic air travel
• Access to federal and military facilities
• Identification

Can’t be used for:

• U.S. border crossing

Enhanced state ID

Can only be issued to U.S. citizens.

Use it for:

• Domestic air travel
• Access to federal and military facilities
• U.S. border crossing by land or sea
• Identification

New or first time

Application process

Start your new or first-time application online. 

Schedule an appointment or come in to one of our locations. Wait times depend on staffing.

When you come in

Standard ID applicants need:

• Two primary or one primary and one secondary standard identification documents (PDF, 1MB)
• Your Social Security number - if you have one

REAL ID applicants need:

• One proof of identity and two proof of residence REAL ID documents (PDF, 1MB)
• Your Social Security number - if you have one

Enhanced ID applicants need:

• To be at least 16 years of age, a Minnesota resident and US citizen
• Multiple enhanced identification documents (PDF, 1MB)
• Your Social Security number - if you have one

Fees

Under 65 years old

• Standard and REAL ID - $35.50
• Enhanced ID - $50.50 

65 years old and older

• Standard and REAL ID - $32
• Enhanced ID - $47 

Payment options

Renewal

Check your ID for the expiration date.

Application process

Start your renewal application online. 

Schedule an appointment or come in to one of our locations. Wait times depend on staffing.

You'll need your Social Security number - if you have one.

Fees

Under 65 years old

• Standard and REAL ID - $30.50
• Enhanced ID - $45.50 

65 years old and older

• Standard and REAL ID - $27
• Enhanced ID - $42 

Payment options

Change name or address, or replacement

Apply within 30 days of losing your ID or a name or address change.

For a name change

After you’ve applied for your name change with the Social Security Administration, wait 2 days before applying for your new ID.

We must be able to verify your new name in the system.

• Social Security Administration

Application process

Start your application online. 

Schedule an appointment or come in to one of our locations. Wait times depend on staffing.

When you come in

Standard or REAL ID applicants need:

• Your Social Security number - if you have one

Enhanced ID applicants need:

• To be at least 16 years of age, a Minnesota resident and US citizen
• Your Social Security number - if you have one

Fee

• Standard and REAL ID - $26
• Enhanced ID - $41

Payment options