Marshall County, MN

MOTOR VEHICLE & LICENSING

 

208 E Colvin Ave, Suite 10
Warren, MN 56762

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 218-745-4960

Fax: 218-745-4317

NOTICE:
mOTOR VECHILE IS ONCE AGAIN ACCEPTING WALK-IN CUSTOMERS.  NO APPOINTMENT IS NECESSARY.  WE WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO accept license renewals and DNR renewals by mail or drop box.  You can mail your renewal to our office at 208 E Colvin Ave, Suite 10, Warren, MN 56762 or you can place it in the drop box LOCATED IN THE sHERIFF'S dEPT lOBBY (NEAR THE ELEVATOR).  Please call 218-745-4960 with any questions.  Thank you for your continued support.

QUESTIONS FOR MOTOR VECHICLE:
Check out this link.

For questions you can email
KIM at the link below:

kim.haugtvedt@co.marshall.mn.us

Driver's License Fees
Testing Dates

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Deadline is NOW May 7, 2025.

Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card.

(Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express)
A 2.49% fee will be charged by the credit card company for credit card transactions.



Motor Vehicle Transactions:

Driver's License Transactions:

DNR Transactions:

MOTOR VEHICLE RENEWALS

To renew your motor vehicle registration at our office:

  • Submit a renewal notice. (please do not detach)
  • Be sure that your address is correct- if there should be a change indicate the new address on the back of the renewal form.
  • The total amount indicated on the renewal is the proper amount.  Farm Class renewals do not have the correct amount--you must come into the office.  Checks should be made out to: Marshall County Auditor-Treasurer.
  • If you do not have the renewal notice, you must provide the license plate number,the vehicles Title or old registration card and proper identification. 

  • Need Insurance company name, policy # and expiration date of policy.

To renew your motor vehicle registration by mail:

IMPORTANT INFO: By mailing directly to our office you are keeping the money in Marshall County *and we will send out registration tabs the same day we receive the renewal. It should be an approximate 2-3 day turnaround. (*if you mail it to St. Paul or do it online the money that is collected for the filing fee would go to St. Paul)

  • Submit a renewal notice. (please do not detach)
  • Be sure that your address is correct- if there should be a change indicate the new address on the back of the renewal form.
  • The total amount indicated on the renewal is the proper amount. Farm Class renewals do not have the correct amount--you must come into the office. Checks should be made out to: Marshall County Auditor-Treasurer.
  • Please include Insurance company name, policy # and expiration date of policy.
  • Submit renewal notice(s) and check or money order to:

Marshall County Motor Vehicle
208 E Colvin Ave, Suite 10
Warren MN 56762

Note:  Insurance information required on all motorized vehicles.

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MINNESOTA TITLE TRANSFERS

Sellers' responsibilities
  • All owners (sellers) must sign where indicated on the front of the title.
  • The seller must provide a date of sale where indicated on the front of the title.
  • The seller must provide an odometer (mileage) statement where indicated on the front of the title.
  • The seller must complete the damage disclosure statement on the front of the title.
  • If any secured parties (lien holders) are listed on the title, the seller(s) must provide a lien release from each of the lenders listed.
  • For motorcycles, the seller must write the engine number on the front of the title.
  • For mobile homes, the seller must provide a form from the county where the home was located stating that all taxes have been paid and there are no delinquent taxes due.

Buyers' responsibilities
  • All buyers must fill out the buyer name and address section and sign where indicated on the front of the title.
  • Buyer(s) must fill out the application on the back of the title. Insurance information is required when transferring and/or licensing motorized vehicles.
  • If money was borrowed to purchase the vehicle, the buyer(s) must provide complete name and address of lien holder(s) and date of loan. If no money was borrowed, check "No" for the question on security interests.
  • All buyers must sign the application on the back of the title.

 

FIRST TIME TITLING & REGISTRATION

  • Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO) must be completed and submitted.
  • In addition, a PS2000 form completed by buyer(s). This means that when there will be more than one buyer both need to be present to sign the form. A form can also be picked up ahead of time for another party to sign and then the paperwork can completed and plates issued when the transaction is complete.
  • If money was borrowed to purchase the vehicle, the buyer(s) must provide complete name and address of lien holder(s) and date of loan. If no money was borrowed, check "No" for the question on security interests.
  • Click here for a list of Motor Vehicle Forms.

 

NEW TO STATE TRANSFERS

  • Transfer of ownership must take place on the foreign state title
  • Seller(s) must sign on the front of the out of state title.
  • Buyer(s) information must be filled in on the front &/or back of title
  • In addition, the buyer must fill out a PS2000 form to register the vehicle in Minnesota. This means that when there will be more than one buyer both need to be present to sign the form. A form can also be picked up ahead of time for another party to sign and then the paperwork can completed and plates issued when the transaction is complete.
  • If money was borrowed to purchase the vehicle, the buyer(s) must provide complete name and address of lien holder(s) and date of loan. If no money was borrowed, check "No" for the question on security interests.

 

NON-TITLED VEHICLE TRANSFERS

  • Transfer of ownership is completed on the vehicle registration card, or by a written bill of sale which includes a complete vehicle description (year, make, model, and vehicle identification number), purchasers name, and date of sale. All owners (sellers) and buyer's must sign the bill of sale.
  • Purchaser must complete an Application to Title/Register a Motor Vehicle (PS2000). This means that when there will be more than one buyer both need to be present to sign the form. A form can also be picked up ahead of time for another party to sign and then the paperwork can completed and plates issued when the transaction is complete. Example of non-titled vehicle is a small trailer with a gross weight of under 3000lbs.
  • For information on how to license a home-made trailer please call 218-745-4960 for details.

 

DUPLICATE TITLE, PLATES OR REGISTRATION TABS

  • The ONLY person(s) who can apply for duplicate title, plates or tabs is the person on record with the State of MN.
  • Information needed to apply for duplicates can be one of the following: License plate number (if it has been registered in the last 2 years), title number, current or old registration card or cab card.

 

SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES

 

DISABILITY CERTIFICATES

  • Applications for Disability Certificates can be picked up at the office or mailed to you. Call the office at 218-745-4960 if you need an application.
  • The disabled individual must fill out the top of the application and sign. The individual’s doctor must fill out the bottom and sign. If the certificated is valid for “Temporary” or “Short-term” there is a $5 fee that needs to accompany the application.
  • Bring the properly signed application in to the office and we will send it in and give you a 90 day temporary disability certificate for the disabled individual to use until they receive their certificate from the State of MN. (usually takes 4-6 weeks).
  • If you need a duplicate certificate because yours was lost, stolen or damaged the disabled individual must only fill out the top. The doctor section does not need to be filled in again.
  • If you have a permanent certificate (good for 6 years) that is about to expire the state will be sending you a post-card like form that you need to sign and mail back to them and they will in turn mail out another permanent certificate.

 

DRIVER'S LICENSE/ID RENEWAL

  • Present your expiring driver's license or ID card. If it has been lost or stolen, we can verify your identity on the state's computer system.
  • Take vision test (driver's license only).
  • Present any documentation that makes you eligible for limited mobility or reduced fee ID indicators.
  • Take photo.
  • Applicants under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian’s signature notarized on application (driver's license only).

 

DRIVERS INSTRUCTION PERMIT

  • Submit your valid test score sheet or current permit. If replacing a lost or stolen permit, we can verify your identity in the state's computer system.
  • If a first time permit is being applied for you need to present two forms of Identification. The most common would be a Certified Birth Certificate and a social security card (unlamenated). A complete list of acceptable forms of ID is can be obtained in the office or online at www.dps.mn.gov.
  • A vision test must be taken
  • Take photo.
  • Applicants under 18 years of age must have parent or legal guardian’s signature notarized on application.
  • The current fee for an Instruction Permit is $15.50.
  • Instruction permits are valid for 2 years.

 

FIRST-TIME MINNESOTA ID CARD

  • Present two acceptable forms of ID; at least one of these must be considered a "primary document". Most common forms of ID include:

Primary Documents 
Certified Birth Certificate 
US Passport 
Foreign Passport with proof of legal entry (I-94, I-551) 
Permanent Resident Card 
Employment Authorization Card 
Certificate of Naturalization


Secondary Documents 
Social Security Card
Out-of-state ID card or driver's license
School ID

A complete list of acceptable forms of ID is can be obtained in the office or online at www.dps.mn.gov.

  • Present any documentation that makes you eligible for limited mobility or reduced fee ID indicators.
  • Take photo.
  • The current fee for an ID is $21.50 for anyone under 65; and $20.75 for age 65 & older.

 

ID/DRIVERS LICENSE DUPLICATE

You need to apply for a duplicate drivers license or ID card if:
  • your name or address has changed.
  • your Minnesota license or ID has been lost or stolen
  • your Minnesota license or ID card has been mutilated or destroyed.
  • you are adding an endorsement (motorcycle, firearm, etc.)
  • you are removing a corrective lens restriction.
What you need to present to apply:
  • Present your current driver's license or ID if changing name or address.
  • Present certified name change document (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order) if changing your name.
  • Present documentation that makes you eligible to add any endorsement (test score sheet, firearm certificate, etc.).
  • Provide proof of being eligible to remove a restriction (take vision test or present completed Visual Acuity form.)
  • To remove farm restrictions the individual MUST have had their instruction permit for AT LEAST 6 MONTHS and have turned 16.
  • Applicants under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian’s signature notarized on application (driver's license only). 
    Current Fee for a duplicate ID or DL is: $17.00 

 

SNOWMOBILE

To obtain a snowmobile license and registration, the owner must provide:
  • Snowmobile make
  • Snowmobile model
  • Snowmobile year
  • Snowmobile serial number
  • Snowmobile engine size
  • Applicants driver’s license
  • Signed bill of sale from owner Click here for blank bill of sale 

To renew your snowmobile the owner must provide:
  • MN registration number on the side of the snowmobile
  • Applicants driver’s license

For detailed information, visit the DNR website.

BOATS AND ATV'S

Watercraft (boats, jetski’s, canoes, etc)

To obtain a watercraft license and registration, the owner must provide:
  • Watercraft make
  • Watercraft model
  • Watercraft year
  • Watercraft serial number (Hull number)
  • Hull material
  • Watercraft length
  • Motor size
  • Applicants driver’s license
  • The current Minnesota DNR Title (blue) or if it is not titled a signed bill of sale from owner. Click here for blank bill of sale


To transfer a watercraft, the transfer must be executed on a Minnesota or foreign state title. 
A watercraft license is valid for three (3) years. 
For detailed information, visit the DNR website.

ATV’s
(ATV-1) All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are motorized flotation-tired vehicles with 3 to 6 low pressure tires, an engine displacement of less then 800 cubic centimeters and a total dry weight of less than 1200 pounds. 
(ATV-2) All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are motorized flotation-tired vehicles with 3 to 6 low pressure tires, an engine displacement of less then 800 cubic centimeters and a total dry weight of 1200-1800 pounds. 
To obtain an ATV license and registration, the owner must provide:
  • ATV Make
  • ATV Model
  • ATV Year
  • ATV Serial Number
  • ATV Engine Size
  • ATV dry weight
  • Applicants driver’s license
  • Signed bill of sale from owner Click here for blank bill of sale

    An ATV license is valid for three years.
    For detailed information, visit the DNR website.


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