Anoka County License Centers & Passport Centers

We are open BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

In an effort to provide a safer environment for our customers and staff, we will be limiting services we provide face-to-face:

  • Starting May 18th, select services will be available on an appointment basis only. Due to CDC Guidelines, we are unable to accept walk-ins at this time. 
  • You can make an appointment here.
  • We are currently experiencing an extremely high call volume.
  • We will no longer be processing tab renewals in-office, due to COVID-19 restrictions. We will be processing tabs via drop box, mail, and over the phone.
  • Please utilize our Drop Boxes to process select services to reduce the amount of customers in office and to limit face-to-face interactions.

Minnesota Updates

Driver’s License & ID Expiration Dates

If your driver’s license or ID card has expired during the peacetime emergency, you automatically get an extension on your expiration for two months after the month the peacetime emergency ends. This bill was signed into law by Governor Walz on March 28, 2020.

Real ID Extension

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending the REAL ID full enforcement deadline to October 1, 2021. Previously it was October 1, 2020. If you do not have a Real ID compliant driver’s license or ID card, we still recommend getting one as it expires if it is before 10/1/2021.

Residency Documents for Real ID

A bill recently passed that will make it easier for Minnesotans applying for a REAL ID. Most notably, we can now accept a utility bill with two unrelated names, valid hunting or fishing license, cell phone bill etc. Please check here for the updated residency document list.

Vehicle Registration

Deputy Registrars across the state have still been available to process motor vehicle transactions for customers (including tab renewals). Minnesota has not extended any vehicle registration expiration. You must renew your vehicle tabs before they expire, as always.

Services Available By:

Phone Drop Box/Mail Appointment
Tab Renewals Tab Renewals Standard DL/ID/IP Renewal
DNR Registration Renewals DNR Registration Renewals Real ID Compliant DL/ID/IP
Duplicate Stickers Duplicate Stickers Enhanced DL/ID/IP
Duplicate Plates Duplicate Plates First Time ID/DL/IP
  Add a Lien to a Vehicle Title Commercial (CDL)
  Remove a Lien From a Vehicle Title Duplicate/Replacement DL/ID/IP
  MN Title Transfers MN Title Transfers
  Duplicate Titles Duplicate Titles
  Foreign State Title Transfers Foreign State Title Transfers
  New MN Registration New MN Registration
  Disability Placard Applications Disability Placard Applications
  Personalized Plate Applications Personalized Plate Applications
  Special Plate Applications Special Plate Applications
  DNR Ownership Transfers DNR Ownership Transfers
  Non-Titled Trailer Transfers Non-Titled Trailer Transfers
  Foreign Country Title Transfers Foreign Country Title Transfers

Drop Box Information

License Center Drop Box Locations:

Blaine License Center 
(Only during business hours)

10995 Club W Pkwy NE #700a
Blaine, MN 55449

Columbia Heights License Center 
(Only during business hours)

3982 Central Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421

Coon Rapids License Center

455 99th Ave NW Ste 100
Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Ham Lake License Center

17565 Central Ave NE Ste 330
Ham Lake, MN 55304

Ramsey City Hall 
(Drive-thru behind building on Veterans Drive)

7550 Sunwood Drive NW
Ramsey, MN 55303




Non-License Center Drop Box Locations:

Anoka County Government Center

2100 3rd Ave
Anoka, MN 55303

Blaine Human Service Center

1201 89th Ave NE
Blaine, MN 55434

Recommended drop box use is during business hours.

Payment Methods

  • Check 
    • Make payable to Anoka County, include driver’s license number and phone number
  • Money Order 
    • Make payable to Anoka County, include driver’s license number and phone number
  • Credit Card Payment By Phone
    • Cardholder name must match owner on record
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