Minnesota REAL ID Star Recognition
Minnesota REAL ID cards feature a gold star inside a circle.
Enhanced Driver License vs Standard REAL ID
Minnesota offers an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) supporting Canadian border entry by land or sea.
Documents You Must Bring to the Office
To upgrade, you must visit a local customer center in person with these original papers. Photocopies or digital scans are rejected:
- Proof of Identity (1 Document): US Passport, Certified Birth Certificate, or Permanent Resident Card.
- Proof of Social Security (1 Document): Original Social Security Card, printed W-2, or 1099 form displaying your full SSN. The document must not be laminated.
- Proof of State Residency (2 Documents): Printed utilities bills, credit card statements, bank statements, or rental leases dated within 60 days.
Cost of a REAL ID in Minnesota
A Minnesota REAL ID costs thirty-two dollars. An Enhanced License requires an additional fifteen dollar fee.
REAL ID FAQs
Yes. TSA checkpoints enforce these guidelines for all domestic flights. Without a gold star license, Enhanced ID, or a valid US passport, you will be blocked from security checkpoints.
Some states permit pre-application online uploads to speed up in-person checkins, but you must still bring your physical original papers to your branch office appointment for validation.