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MN same-day license problems causing trouble
Some Minnesotans say they are running into trouble with same-day driver’s licenses and IDs they are receiving from state-run agencies. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the details.
LAKEVILLE, Minn. (FOX 9) - A pilot program to offer same-day driver's licenses that was aimed at being convenient – but ended up causing problems for some Minnesotans who were accused of carrying fake IDs after trying to use them – will be discontinued at the end of the month.
Same-day licenses discontinued
What we know:
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) says the state pilot program offering same-day issuance of standard driver’s licenses will cease operations on Oct. 31, 2025.
According to an announcement, DVS says it recommended to the Legislature that the pilot program not be expanded due to the differences in the quality and appearance of cards produced on the spot compared to those produced by the state-contracted vendor created issues for some customers.
The backstory:
In March, FOX 9 reported the story of several Minnesotans who encountered problems with the same-day licenses – running into issues at both bars and airports due to their appearance.
The same-day issued cards first became available in October 2022 at two locations – the Dakota County License Center in Lakeville or the Clay County Department of Motor Vehicles in Moorhead.
What's next:
Standard driver’s licenses, identification cards and permits will still be issued, but will be mailed rather than printed.
The Source: Information provided by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) division.