Licenses
Sherburne County Driver's License office offers Appointments
Appointments are recommended but not required. Appointments are best to be prepared and to reduce your wait time as walk ins are limited by staffing and may experience longer wait times or service delays.
Please read below before you apply
BOOK OR MODIFY YOUR APPOINTMENT
Please come prepared. Below are some reminders and information that will be helpful for you when you arrive and to reduce time and confusion.
- The REAL ID deadline is extended to May 7, 2025.
- DVS offers a number of online services. Visit drive.mn.gov to find out if you can complete your transaction online before you visit offices.
Come prepared for your appointment
- For all Drivers License Appointments you need to schedule an appointment with us and then fill out an application ahead of time. Remember, if you apply for a REAL or Enhanced ID/DL you will need to bring in specific documents. Please review the MN Department of Vehicle Services site for more information. (Help me choose which license is right for me)
- Please bring your own black pen.
- We accept all forms of payment: Cash, Check or Credit Card (with 2.15% fee)
- If you are changing your name you must change with the Social Security office before you can change your license. You will still need to bring in your original name change documents with you on the day you apply.
Bring the correct documentation
Required Documents for:
Disability Parking Permit/Certificates
Travel Concerns: Which license or credential is right for me?
Booking Help and What to Expect When You arrive:
Show up for your appointment no earlier than 10 mins before and check in at Door A. You will be greeted at the door, and you must confirm you have an appointment. Please reschedule or cancel with as much notice as possible. Cancelling ahead of time allows us to open that appointment to another person who needs it.
To modify an appointment online, visit our appointment page, Appointment Booking.
Or you may call or email our office at:
Drivers License Center
Phone: 763-765-4375
Email: dl_help@co.sherburne.mn.us
Click on the links below for more information on the service or the required forms.
Drivers License- Real - Enhanced- Standard (Help me Choose)
Disability Parking Permits/Certificates
CDL Medical Certification (can upload online here)
REAL IDs in Minnesota - What you need to apply
You will be able to use your standard license or ID card for federal purposes, including boarding domestic flights, until May 7th, 2025.
A valid Passport is already Real Id compliant and can be used for both domestic and International travel. For More information on Passports
The License Center handles Driver Licenses and state identification cards. Please note we are not an exam station all testing must be done before coming to our office to apply. Driver licensing services includes:
- Driver licenses
- Identification cards
- Instruction permits
- Driver’s License or ID Duplicate/Replacement
- Renewals
- Real ID
- Enhanced Driver’s License or Identification Card
- Reinstatment Fee Payments (cash and credit only)
Identification Requirements
View the Identification Requirements (PDF) as published by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Services Not Available
- Written Knowledge and Behind the Wheel Tests
Exam Station Locations (PDF) - Testing and Information for Drivers License for All
- Motor Vehicle Licenses and License Tabs:
Department of Motor Vehicles
600 Railroad Drive
Elk River, MN 55030
Call 763-441-2110 for further information. Business Licensing
The Auditor/Treasurer department issues County Liquor Licenses through the Minnesota Liquor Control Commission and also issues Transient Merchant Licenses and Precious Metals Licenses.
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Drivers License Office
Physical Address
13880 Business Center Drive NW
Elk River, MN 55330
Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm
Closed - Wed Sept 13th 8am-9:30am
- Appointments are preferred and take priority. Walk ins are welcome however, may be limited depending on staffing. Waiting times may vary.
- Start here with an Application to prepare for your appointment to reduce time and confusion on required documents.
- (Pre- apply online to speed up the process)
- ALL applications require and application and a valid Social Security # (must be updated with Social Security Office before you apply)
- Payment options
Cash, Personal Check,
Credit Card*
*convenience fee applies