Department of Motor Vehicles

Location inside Moorhead Center Mall

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To Make an Appointment

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If you are new Minnesota Citizen you must schedule a Class D Knowledge Test before scheduling an appointment.

Citizens with Title Transfers, DNR transfers, Driver’s License or ID cards Renewals expiring, and applying for Real or Enhanced ID’s, disability Certificates or letters to clear applications already applied for will be served on a first come first serve basis.

Cut-Off times may vary from 2:00 to 4:00, depending on the number of customers waiting.

A drop box is offered for tab renewals and DNR renewals will continued to be available Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM at the DMV entrance for your convenience. We encourage you to drop off renewals to avoid anytime waiting in line

Moorhead Exam Office is Now Open for Limited Services

1300 15th Ave N
Moorhead, MN 56560

Minnesota Driver's License Testing / Reinstatement
The office is open to limited services

Written knowledge tests and road tests only
Schedule online for a written knowledge test or road exam.

If unable to schedule online call:
(651) 284-1000 or (651) 284-1234

The Auditor is the Deputy Registrar for the county and administers the Motor Vehicle Department. Motor vehicle transactions include license plates, tabs, vehicle transfers, new vehicle and out-of-state registrations, boat, snowmobile, all-terrain, motorcycle and trailer licensing.

Driver's licensing includes:

Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS)

The Minnesota DVS provides forms, documents, manuals and online services.