NOTICE: Driver and Vehicle Services office is closed 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 16, 17 and 21.
Heather Weis,
Auditor/Treasurer
Hours and Location
Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Address:
Courthouse
500 East DePue Ave, Suite 201
Olivia, MN 56277
No appointments required for
- Motor Vehicle Transactions
- DNR Transactions
- Driver’s License Applications
Appointments Required for
- Prorate Transactions (Services Suspended Until Further Notice)
- Schedule Your State of Minnesota Driver Exam Online or call 651-284-1234 to schedule via phone. (Wednesdays)
Dropbox for Passenger Vehicle Tab Renewals
If you’d like to save time and not wait in line, a dropbox is located outside the north entrance of the Courthouse and can be used for tab renewals. Your tabs will be mailed to you.
If your vehicle is due for replacement plates, which would be stated on your renewal notice, please visit the DVS office. We will not mail out license plate renewals.
Driver’s License Processing Hours
| Real ID or Enhanced Driver’s License Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. | Standard Driver’s License Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. |
Requirements
| Enhanced Driver’s License Requirements | Real ID Requirements PDF | Driver’s License for All Requirements PDF |
Resources
| Driver’s License for All Fact Sheet | Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Medical Self-Certification Form |
Lost Driver’s License or Identification Card
Full name and date of birth can be used to access your record. A duplicate driver’s license can then be applied for.
Driver’s License Exams
Wednesdays, By Appointment Only
For scheduling issues or questions, please call 651-284-1234.
The Driver and Vehicles Services office offers:
- Vehicle Title Transfers
- Vehicle Registration
- Special Plate Applications
- Disability Permits
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to bring with to purchase tab renewals for the vehicle that I am the registered owner?
Bring in your renewal letter or old registration card, proof of insurance (including insurance company name, policy number, and policy expiration date), and driver’s license.
Can I buy registration tabs for a vehicle that’s not mine?
Yes, with a renewal notice letter and proof of insurance. A completed authorization form can be used if a renewal notice is not available.
Renville County DVS Has Suspended Prorate Services Until Further Notice
Receive Prorate Services the Following Ways:
- At an in-person office providing Prorate Services:
- Canby, 129 Saint Olaf Ave N, Canby, MN 56220 (507-223-5646)
- Detroit Lakes, 915 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes MN 56501 (218-846-7308)
- Downtown Saint Paul Exam Station, 445 Minnesota Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101 (651-201-7900)
- Kasson, 13 West Main St, Kasson, MN 55944 (507-634-2061)
- Marshall, 1411 East College Dr, Ste C, Marshall, MN 56258 (507-532-4643)
- Montevideo, 629 N 11Th St, Montevideo, MN 56265 (320-269-6035)
- North Mankato, 310 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MN 56003 (507-625-1586)
- Rochester, 1201 S Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55904 (507-282-4711)
- Rochester, 7389 Airport View Dr SW, Rochester, MN 55902-1890 (507-289-0994)
- Thief River Falls, 101 Main Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 (218-683-7020)
- Online:
- Set up an online e-Services for Business account or;
- Schedule an in-person appointment through Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services
For questions about opening a new Prorate account, contact the St. Paul Prorate Office at 651-205-4141.
Resources
Watercraft, Snowmobile, All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
and Off Road Vehicle (ORV)
Decals and registration cards are printed in our office. DNR vehicle licenses are valid for three years.
If you do not have the renewal notice and are not the registered owner, a completed consent form from the registered owner is required to renew registration.
A bill of sale is required when transferring ownership for a watercraft, ATV, ORV or snowmobile. Registration numbers are important to have as well.
Titles are issued on certain watercrafts. If a title has been issued, it is required to transfer ownership.
Special Vehicle Use Permits for Renville County roadway operations are issued in the Environmental Services Office.
