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Minnesota State ID

The Minnesota State ID is a form of picture identification in addition to your passport and your University Identification Card (U Card). In Minnesota, either State ID or Driver's License is the standard forms of identification for legal check including financial transactions (banks, groceries, shops, etc.), age check (restricted goods purchase such as alcohol, tobacco, lighter, etc.).

Please note that international students and scholars are not required to obtain either a Minnesota State I.D. or a Minnesota Driver’s License.

To get a MINNESOTA STATE I.D., bring your passport, U Card, I-94 card, DS-2019, Social Security or ITIN card, and $15.50 (under 65 and not disabled) for the fee to one of the following offices:

Minneapolis
Hennepin County Government Center
300 South 6th. Street, second floor, Hennepin County Service Center
Open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (612) 348-8240

St. Paul
425 Rice Street St. Paul, MN 55103
Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 7:30 pm and Saturday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: (651) 291-4267

 
 
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