Minnesota Ignition Interlock Program - Request for Reinstatement

Seeking Exemption in the Ignition Interlock Device Program (IIDP).

Who does this affect? You might be eligible if your driving privileges were revoked due to an implied consent or DWI conviction and your revocation occurred on or after Aug. 1, 2021, and:

This was your second offense in 10 years or your third offense with one or two incidents over 10 years.
You've completed your revocation period.
You did not own or lease a motor vehicle between the time of your arrest and the time of your request for reinstatement.
You did not commit a traffic violation, driver's license violation, or driving while impaired violation that would appear on the driving record from the date of arrest and date of request for reinstatement. Reference Minnesota Statutes, sections 169, 169A, 169A.55 subd. 4 or 171.

What if my driving privileges were canceled and denied inimical to public safety?
You do not qualify.

If I do not own or lease a vehicle, do I still need to participate in IIDP? You can file a request for reinstatement of your driving privileges (form PS3001) if:

You did not own or lease a vehicle at the time of the offense or at any time between the time of the offense and the submission of the request for reinstatement.
Did not commit a traffic violation, driver's license violation, or driving while impaired violation that would appear on the driving record from the date of arrest and date of request for reinstatement. Reference Minnesota Statutes, sections 169, 169A, 169A.55 subd. 4 or 171.
Your revocation period has ended.

How do I submit the Request for Reinstatement form?
You can submit the required documents at any driver's license office or upload them online at drive.mn.gov. From the Forms Submission panel, select Upload an Ignition Interlock Form, then click on the Program Requirement Waiver hyperlink near the bottom of the page. You will need to provide

Request for Reinstatement (form PS3001).
Certified copy of your driving record.
Certified DVS motor vehicle record that you did not own or lease a vehicle from the date of your arrest until the date you submit your request for reinstatement.

How will I know if I am approved?
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services division (DVS) will send you a letter informing you that we have approved your request for reinstatement and you are not required to participate in Ignition Interlock Device Program for this revocation.

You must comply with all requirements from any other withdrawals on your record before your driving privileges can be fully reinstated.

Do not drive until DVS sends you a notice of reinstatement.

Your current license status, testing locations, places to pay reinstatement fees and additional information are available online at drive.mn.gov.

Please call DVS at 651-296-2948 if you have any questions.