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If you are a first-time applicant, you need to:  \nProvide additional proof of your lawful admission period, which is your form I-20 or DS-2019 .  \nBring one primary and one secondary document with you. For a complete list of primary and secondary documents, please refer to the identification requirements. Often times students will bring a:  \nPrimary Document A valid, unexpired passport with a unexpired I-94 form ([visit](visit www.cbp.gov/I94)[ ](visit www.cbp.gov/I94)[www.cbp.gov/I94](visit www.cbp.gov/I94) for a copy of your electronic I-94)  \nSecondary Document Social Security Card, an official transcript from Augsburg Registrar, or a certified birth certificate with English translation.  \nOnce you have collected these documents, go to a DVS Office Location that accepts first time ID Card applications. The closest two locations are Government Center and Midtown Exchange (information below) .  \nFill out the application form at the center.  \nPay the required $19.25 fee by credit card (select locations), check or cash.  \nHave your photo taken at the office.  \nOnce you apply, your new state ID will be mailed to you in four to six weeks. Carry your current identification and the stamped yellow receipt you receive when you apply until it arrives.  \nMinnesota Driver’s License  \nIf you are interested in applying for a Minnesota driver's license, the right type for you is Class D. To obtain a Minnesota driver's license, you must pass a knowledge (written) test, a vision test, and a driving test. The general procedures to obtain a MN driver’s license are:  \nPrepare for the written test and road sign test by studying the Minnesota Driver’s Manual. Here is a link to a free practice test. Collect required documents (same as ID requirements above) .  \nOnce you have done this, you can go to a Driver and Vehicle Services Exam Station (locations below) .  \nHave your photo taken and take both your vision test and a knowledge (written) test in the exam station.  \nReceive a driver’s instruction permit and start practicing driving with a licensed driver in the front passenger seat.  \nAfter practicing, you can schedule a road test. We recommend that you make an appointment online or by (651) 284-1234.  \nPass Road Test.  \nApply for a Minnesota driver’s license at Midtown Exchange Service Center with required documents.  \nOnce you apply, your new state Driver’s License will be mailed to you in four to six weeks. Carry your current identification and the stamped yellow receipt you receive when you apply until it arrives.  \nNearby Locations  \nMidtown Exchange Service Center – Lower Level 2929 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55407 Office Hours: Monday – Friday (9 am-6pm)  \nGovernment Center – Suite A025  \n300 South 6th St Minneapolis MN, 55487  \nOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:30 pm  \nUpdated on 7/1/2019","cbCaisKw8UMHzHts","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisKw8UMHzHts","pdf",117148,"English","# Minnesota State ID\n## Eligibility and required documents\n## Application process and fee\n## Delivery timeline\n# Minnesota Driver’s License\n## Class D requirements and tests\n## Steps from practice permit to road test\n## Application and mailing timeline\n# Nearby Locations\n## Midtown Exchange Service Center\n## Government Center","[{\"question\":\"Who is eligible to apply for a Minnesota State ID card?\",\"answer\":\"F-1 or J-1 students are eligible to apply for a MN State ID card.\"},{\"question\":\"What documents are needed for a first-time MN State ID application?\",\"answer\":\"You must provide additional proof of lawful admission (I-20 or DS-2019) and bring one primary document and one secondary document, such as an unexpired passport with an unexpired I-94 for the primary document and options like a Social Security Card, an official Augsburg transcript, or a certified birth certificate with English translation.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main steps to obtain a Minnesota Class D driver’s license?\",\"answer\":\"Study for the written/road sign test using the Minnesota Driver’s Manual, collect required documents, complete photo and knowledge/vision tests at an exam station, obtain an instruction permit to practice with a licensed driver, then schedule and pass a road test and apply for the license at Midtown Exchange Service Center.\"}]","State ID & Driver’s License Information - MN State ID Card & Minnesota Driver’s License for F-1/J-1 Students | PDF",1790691589]