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Important Notice: Planned Outage on July 21

The MDA and our partner Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) will be doing technology improvements on Monday, July 21, 2025. This work will require taking several systems offline throughout the day. You will not be able to apply for or renew any licenses or permits online on July 21. You will also not be able to look up any licensing or permitting information. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Licensing systems should be restored by Tuesday, July 22, 2025. We will provide updates if that timeline changes.

How to Use Our Online System

In order to Apply or Renew a license online, we suggest you use Internet Explorer version 11 or higher, Firefox version 52 or higher, Safari version 10 or higher. We are currently experiencing issues with Google Chrome, version 57 and higher, and you may experience issues with this browser. All older browsers are currently not supported due to security issues with those browsers.

New License and Permit Surcharge

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our services, the MDA is introducing a surcharge (MINN. STAT. 17.033) on certain licenses and permits. This surcharge is an application processing charge that will be added to applications and renewals for 2025 and beyond. The surcharge will be calculated as 5% of the license or permit fee, with a minimum charge of $5.

The surcharge is supporting the modernization of our technology systems, which will provide better online services and more efficient processing of applications. The collected funds will be dedicated to upgrading our electronic systems, making it easier for you to interact with us and access the services you need.