Minnesota’s New Enhanced Driver's License (EDL)

Minnesota is now the fifth state to offer residents an optional Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) or Enhanced Identification Card (EID). Enhanced Commercial Driver’s Licenses are also available.

An EDL or EID is a dual-purpose card designed for convenience. It serves as a driver's license or ID, and also speeds re-entry to the U.S. by allowing a Minnesota resident to cross on land or in seaports when returning from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean. The EDL or EID verifies identity and citizenship; no other proof is required.

There are 14 DVS exam stations offering the card. Look under “Policies and Procedures.”
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