LICENSES & PERMITS Where to go for licenses and permits

DRIVER’S LICENSES

Standard or enhanced driver’s licenses may be obtained or renewed at the Hubbard County License Center, located at 301 Court Ave., Park Rapids. Call 218-732-3426 for more information.

The Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) License Center is located at 322 Main Ave. S. in Park Rapids. The center offers vehicle registration and renewals, disability plates, vehicle title transactions, DNR registrations and fish and game licensing. The deadline to meet the federal compliant ID requirement has been extended to May 2025. At that time, you will need either a passport, passport card, Enhanced ID or a Real ID to board an airplane or enter a federal facility. A standard driver’s license will continue to be valid for driving privileges.

Voter Registration

While Minnesota offers the ability to register on Election Day, as a voter you might save time and some stress if you are registered before you go to your polling place.

If you have moved since the last election, have not voted in a recent election or have changed your name, you may need to register. You can check your registration online at https:// mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterStatus.aspx.

The last day to register to vote prior to the election is Oct. 18. There are several ways to register in advance. You may register in person at the Hubbard County auditor’s office, located at the Hubbard County Courthouse in Park Rapids.

You also may register online at https://www.sos.state. mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper. Download and complete the registration form, then mail it to Secretary of State, First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota Street, Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101. You may also drop the completed form at the auditor’s office at the Hubbard County Courthouse.

To request that a registration form be sent to your address, call the Secretary of State’s office at 1-877-600-VOTE (8683). Complete and take the form to the county courthouse.

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