Before anyone may schedule an examination date, the department must verify that individual applicants qualify for a license. Qualified applicants are notified by mail when verification is complete, and then are directed to the department's web site to schedule an exam. Only applicants qualified by the department to take an examination will be allowed to schedule an examination.

Qualified license applicants must schedule or reschedule their examination date online by visiting the online exam registration page. (Individuals failing an exam must apply to retest and qualify for another examination date.)

Qualified license applicants may reschedule an examination once by visiting the online exam registration page. Failure to take the examination after rescheduling the date will result in the application being denied. Once an application is denied, the applicant must submit a new application and fees to qualify for the license and examination.

Exam locations

The department maintains a regular examination schedule at its offices in St. Paul and at other sites in greater Minnesota. You determine the location, date, and time of your exam when scheduling your exam.

Directions to metro area exam site at DLI's St. Paul office
Directions to northwest Minnesota exam site in Detroit Lakes
Directions to northeast Minnesota exam site in Duluth
Directions to southeast Minnesota exam site in Owatonna
Directions to central Minnesota exam site in St. Cloud
Directions to southwest Minnesota exam site in Granite Falls

Examination day

Arrive at least 15 minutes before the examination is scheduled to start.
Provide a picture ID for verification of your identification.
Read test instructions before starting the examination.
Enter answers on optical scanning sheet or as directed by instructors
Return answer sheet(s) to exam proctor for scoring.
Notification of examination results are by mail.

Questions?

Send your questions regarding license eligibility and examinations to dli.exam@state.mn.us. Please identify the license exam you are inquiring about and include your contact information (i.e., name, phone number), application number if known, and other pertinent information in the email message.