Driver's license and ID card features and options
Know what makes a Minnesota ID visually unique
The cards use the state of Minnesota branding and colors, along with a custom background featuring the breaking rocks of the headwater of the Mississippi River, images of a pine forest and a canoeist enjoying the state’s natural resources.
Note: Driver and Vehicle Services began issuing redesigned driver’s licenses and identification (ID) cards in August 2018. The redesigned cards are available at all driver’s license service centers statewide and have replaced the previous design that was in use since 2004. The design has been applied to all driver’s license and ID cards issued by the state of Minnesota.
Unique features
Card options
Minnesota has a few card options to choose from:
- Standard driver's license or ID card
- Enhanced driver's license or ID card
- REAL ID-compliant driver's license or ID card
The type of license or ID card depends on what you need to use the card for. Get help choosing the best card for you.