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Vehicle registration temporary permits

Temporary registration permits are issued when a license plate is not available. 

Both Minnesota residents and non-residents may be issued a 60-day permit. 

60-day permit

The permit must be affixed to the rear of the vehicle where the license plate is normally mounted. It is issued to all classes of vehicles and is non-renewable.

Minnesota residents are issued a 60-day temporary permit when a vehicle has been purchased at a Minnesota licensed dealer or when applying for a new license plate type at a deputy registrar office

Non-residents are also issued a 60-day temporary permit. This allows you to remove the vehicle from Minnesota to your state of residence.  The permit can be obtained at any deputy registrar office

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