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BLUE EARTH COUNTY
TAXPAYER SERVICES
Motor Vehicle & State I.D. Cards
  • State identification cards
  • Driver's license duplicates
  • Driver's license renewals
  • Driver’s instruction permits (renewals only)
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  • Driver's Manuals
  • Motor vehicle registration from out of state
  • Motor vehicle transfer of Minnesota title

  • Other
  • All-terrain vehicle (ATV) license & registration
  • Snowmobile registration
  • Watercraft registration
  • Off-highway Motorcycle (OHM)
  • Off-highway Vehicle (OHV)


    State Identification Card
  • Submit proof of identity and verification of physical disability or mental disability.
  • Photo taken.

    Fees: Renewal / First Application $18.00
    Senior Citizen (65 over) $11.00
    Duplicate $13.50
    Special Fee* $0.50

  • Drivers License Duplicate
  • Submit proof of identity.
  • Vision and peripheral test, and photo taken.
  • Applicants under 18 of age must have the application signed by parent or guardian and their signature must be notarized.
  • Fee: $13.50

  • Drivers License Renewal
  • Submit current drivers license.
  • Vision and peripheral test and a photo is taken.
  • Applicants under 18 years of age must have the application signed by parent or guardian and their signature must be notarized.

    Fees: Class A $43.00
    Class B $35.00
    Class C $28.00
    Class D $24.00

    Add $13 for renewal of motorcycle endorsement.

  • Motor Vehicle-Registration from Out-of-State
  • When someone moves to Minnesota they must submit foreign state title, or current registration if the title is unavailable.
  • Applicants must provide: Current odometer reading, and drivers license or state issued identification card. If there is a lien against the vehicle, the owner must provide the name and complete address of the lender, as well as the date of the loan.
  • Owner's signature is required on the Minnesota title application.

  • Transfer Vehicle Ownership
    This is not all inclusive as to the purchase or transfer of vehicles.
  • Title from state of last license is used to transfer (MN's title is 7"x11" green & white). If the title cannot be located, the seller must apply for a duplicate.
  • The mileage as it appears on the odometer must be written on the title.
  • Title will show current owner(s) name(s). All those whose name(s) appear(s) as owner(s) must sign as seller(s).
  • If a lienholder is listed (bank, credit union or individual from whom money was borrowed), the lienholder must sign title or lien card releasing their interest in the vehicle.
  • Transfer of ownership from the seller to the buyer is NOT finished until the completed title is turned in and the excise tax and related fees are paid.
  • For unique situations or questions on vehicle transfers please visit or contact us.

    Purchaser(s) duties:
  • Print full name(s), address, date(s) of birth, drivers license number(s) and sign.
  • If no lien, check "None." If money was borrowed to purchase, the complete name and address of the lienholder(s), and the date of the lien must be printed on the title.
  • Vehicle transfers from dealership to private individual(s) are usually handled by the dealership. However, out of state purchases of new vehicles require the Manufactured Statement of Origin (MSO) signed by the dealer with the individual(s) name(s) listed as purchaser(s).
  • All transfers and new vehicles must be transferred within 10 days of purchase.

  • All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) License & Registration
  • Fee for private/ag ATV license is $6 plus $8.50 issuing fee. License is valid for three years.
  • Owner provides make, model, year, serial number, and engine size (HP or cubic centimeters) and his/her drivers license and signature.
  • Fee for registration is $30, plus a $8.50 issuing fee.

  • Snowmobile
  • Owner provides make, model, year, serial number, and engine size (HP or cubic centimeters), and his/her drivers license and signature.
  • License is valid for three years.
  • Fee for registration is $45, plus a $3.50 issuing fee.
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  • State Trail sticker is $16 annually or a three year sticker at registration time is only $31.

  • Watercraft
  • Owner provides make, year, length, and serial number of watercraft, motor size if applicable, and his/her drivers license number and signature.
  • For titled watercraft being transferred, transfer must be executed on Minnesota or foreign-state title.
  • License is valid for three years.
  • Fees vary according to type, length, and use of craft.




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