How to Get Your MVR in Minnesota
Minnesota driving records are issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS). Order yours directly from the state for $9.00 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Minnesota Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-certified driving record (5-year history, convictions only) | 5-year | No | $9.00 | ✓ |
| Certified driving record | full-history | Yes | $10.00 | ✓ |
| Certified record + original license issuance date letter | full-history | Yes | $10.00 | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official MN ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order by Mail
Form: DVS Record Request (PS2502A) (download)
- Complete form PS2502A Section A (driving record) and Section C; Section D if requesting someone else's record
- Check the record type: non-certified 5-year ($9.00 own / $9.50 other) or certified ($10.00 own / $10.50 other)
- Include a legible copy of your driver's license or government ID, or have your signature notarized
- Enclose a check or money order payable to Driver & Vehicle Services (no cash)
- Mail to DVS Records Unit, 445 Minnesota St., Suite 161, St. Paul, MN 55101-5161
Mail to: Driver and Vehicle Services - Records Unit, 445 Minnesota St., Suite 161, St. Paul, MN 55101-5161
Turnaround: Not published
Order In Person
Form: DVS Record Request (PS2502A) (download)
- Bring completed form PS2502A and your driver's license or ID
- Submit at the DVS counter at 445 Minnesota Street, St. Paul
- Pay the record fee
- Receive the record
Mail to: DVS public counter, 445 Minnesota Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Turnaround: Same visit
Good to Know — Minnesota Quirks
The non-certified record is a 5-year conviction history; order the certified copy for a complete official record or when a certification is required. Mailed requests must include an ID copy or a notarized signature. Requesting another person's record costs $0.50 more and requires their written consent or a DPPA permissible use. No state online self-service purchase lane is published on the DVS records pages.
Why You Need This Record
If you drive a commercial vehicle, your MVR does two jobs. First, FMCSA rule 49 CFR 391.23 requires a driving record from every state where you held a license in the last 3 years in your driver qualification (DQ) file — within 30 days of hire and annually after that. Owner-operators under their own authority keep a DQ file on themselves. Second, insurance carriers pull an MVR on every listed driver before releasing a quote; bringing a Minnesota record dated within 30 days speeds up underwriting and avoids surprises at bind time.
Get a Truck Insurance Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is a Minnesota driving record?
- $9.00 for a non-certified copy of your own record (5-year conviction history) or $10.00 for a certified copy; add $0.50 when requesting another person's record.
- Can I order my Minnesota record online?
- DVS publishes mail and counter request procedures using form PS2502A; there is no self-service online MVR purchase lane on the DVS records pages.
- What must I include with a mailed Minnesota request?
- Form PS2502A, a legible copy of your driver's license or government ID (or a notarized signature), and a check or money order to Driver & Vehicle Services - never cash.
- Which Minnesota record should go in a DQ file?
- Both are official DVS records. The $10 certified copy shows the full record and satisfies reviewers who require certification; the $9 non-certified version only covers 5 years of convictions.