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Local tax exempt license plates

​Tax exempt local plates can only be displayed on vehicles that are owned by any political subdivision, licensed ambulance services, and non-profit charities. The vehicles must be used exclusively:

  • To transport disabled persons for educational, charitable, and religious purposes, or for disaster response and related activities
  • In driver's education programs at non-public schools, licensed commercial driving schools
  • By an educational institution in transporting pupils to and from the institution

The requirements are laid out in in Minnesota Statute 168.012.In addition, these vehicles must display the organization or jurisdiction’s name on both sides except County Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Workers. The registration expiration is biennially and ends February of even years.

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Fees

Plate Fee: $10​

Trailer Plates: $8.50

The plate fee is due in addition to all other applicable fees.

How to apply

For fastest service please visit your local deputy registrar office.

Applications mailed in take longer to process and will be returned if the fees are incorrect. When mailing, use the motor vehicle fees page to determine fees due or contact Driver and Vehicle Services at 651-297-2126 for more information on fees. The Driver and Vehicle Services mailing address is:

Driver and Vehicle Services
445 Minnesota St.
St. Paul, MN 55101-5187​

Related links

Minnesota Statute 168.012