Minnesota's Neighboring States Nowhere Near 90-Day Wait for REAL ID

Long waits in state for Real ID

Minnesota's Driver and Vehicle Services is so far behind in processing Real ID applications that it's telling people not to get one now unless absolutely necessary.

Minnesota's neighboring states nowhere near 90-day wait for REAL ID

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says it’s looking at options to lower the wait time.

Extended delays reported in receiving REAL IDs - Frazee-Vergas Forum

Otter Tail County License Center staff are urging residents who plan to leave Minnesota for the winter to renew their driver’s licenses or state identification cards now, warning that processing delays of up to three months could leave them without valid ID while away. A surge in applications tied to the May 7, 2025, REAL ID...