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​​​​​​​Appointments

Driver's license renewals and REAL/Enhanced ID applications are available by appointment. Follow these steps:

1. Pre-apply on the Driver and Vehicle Servi​ces website.
2. Reserve an appointment online.

​ ​R​eserve your appointment ​

Walk-ins available

Service and license centers are open for walk-ins. However, making an appointment is encouraged.

​View walk-in wait times 

​Hours​

Go to the Service & License Cen​ters page for business hours. REAL and Enhanced ID applications must be completed 30​ minutes prior to closing​.

You can find REAL ID requirements ​on the Driver and Vehicle Services website.

Locations – first-time ID​s, renewals or duplicates

• Administration Center – Hastings
• Burnsville License Center ​​
• ​Lakeville Li​cense Center​
  

Same-day license service at Lakeville License Center ​ended on Oct. 31, 2025

Renewals and duplicates

Dakota County can renew or replace a Minnesota driver's license or ID.​

Renewals require the applicant to take a vision test and have a photo taken. Proper identification must be present.

Duplic​ates are issued to replace a lost or stolen valid driver’s license or identification c​ard. They may also be issued for address and name changes.

No knowledge or road testing​

Dakota County License Centers do not offer knowledge or road testing exams. To schedule an exam appointment, go to the​ Driver and Vehicle Servic​es website.​

Fees

Renewal: Varies by license class and endorsements
Duplicate standard or REAL driver's license: $26​
Duplicate enhanced driver's license: $41​

Payment options

We accept cash, check, money orders, and credit or debit cards (Discover, Visa or MasterCard). A 2.15-percent convenience fee applies when paying with a credit and debit card for this DVS-related service.

Forms​

Application forms are available at the service locations.​​

Site Title: Driver's Licenses

Contact Information:

Contact ​

Vital Statistics
651-438-4312
dakotacountyvitals@co.dakota.mn.us

Burnsville License Center
952-891-7850​
burnsvillelicensecenter@co.dakota.mn.us

Lakeville License Center
​952-891-7878
​lakevillelicensecenter@co.dakota.mn.us