As helpful and kind as the staff in our Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) division are, it's an unfortunate truth that most people don't enjoy going to their offices. It's an errand that inevitably requires waiting in line and filling out paperwork, which are typically nobody's favorite things.

That's why DVS has launched an online portal service, where you can sign up for a MyDVS account and manage any services linked to your driver's license number from the comfort of your own home. While there might still be some things you need to stop by an office for — such as taking your knowledge test or getting your photo taken — starting the process online will save you time and make your life a little easier.

“At DVS, our focus is providing convenient, efficient service," DVS Director Pong Xiong said. “We know Minnesotans are busy, so we're doing everything we can to remove barriers and meet our customers where they are."

MyDVS keeps track of your information and puts it at your fingertips. For example, a tab renewal requires several pieces of information to be entered, but in MyDVS you can simply click the vehicle and do the renewal, skipping additional data entry, because the system knows it is you. We will then send you your tabs in the mail.

The portal lets you pre-apply for a driver's license or ID, schedule an appointment for a skill or knowledge test, request your certified driving record and view your driver's license status, among other things.

You can sign up in the upper right of . What you'll need:

• Valid, unexpired Minnesota driver's license or ID number
• Date of birth
• Social Security number

It takes just a few minutes to fill out the online form, then we'll send you a letter in the mail with a unique Letter ID you'll need to create your account. Protecting your information is important to us, which is why we mail the letter to the address on file, rather than send it through email. That way, we can protect your identifying information from online scammers.

Once you receive the letter — which should be within 10 days of requesting it — complete the sign up to create your .​