Online license sales

We have a library of resources to walk you through how to use the new online licensing system and mobile app. Access our user guide and a collection of brief how-to videos that demonstrate how to use the system.

Customers have the option to purchase most license products in person at a license agent, online at the new DNR licensing website, or by downloading the new MN DNR Licensing mobile application.

Customers also have convenient options to receive and store license products:

1. Paper – Licenses may be printed on standard paper, either at license agent locations or at home after an online purchase.

2. Email – Customers who provide an email address can have a digital version of their license emailed to them as a PDF. This digital license will suffice during a license check in the field.

3. Mobile app – Licenses can be stored digitally in the mobile app, which will suffice during a license check in the field. Cellular data or Wi-Fi will be needed to download the app, log in and purchase a license, but not to display the license once logged in.

Click here to access an FAQ page that provides helpful answers about the new licensing system

In order to qualify as a resident, an individual must have maintained a legal residence in the state for at least 60 days prior to applying for or purchasing a license. Anyone 21 years of age or older must possess a current Minnesota driver’s license or Minnesota public safety ID.

Learn more at mn.gov/elicense/

Collection of Private Data

Your name, addresses, date of birth, and driver’s license number collected to complete a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) electronic licensing transaction are classified as private data under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.0874. You can refuse to provide this information, but without it, DNR cannot issue a license, pass, sticker, registration, or other electronic license transaction. The private data may be released to law enforcement, individuals whose work assignment requires access, and persons authorized by state or federal law or pursuant to a court order, or by your written consent. In addition, private data, other than your driver’s license number, may also be released to a government entity and for natural resource management purposes, including recruitment, retention, and training certification and verification. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 84.0874 (b), private data on individuals may also be disclosed for any government agency or person acting on behalf of a government agency carrying out its functions; for use in connection with vehicle or operator safety; for use in the normal course of business to verify the accuracy of personal information; for use in any civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings in a court; for use by an insurer; for use in providing notice to owners of towed or impounded vehicles or watercraft; for use by private investigative agency or security service; and where the use is related to the physical safety or security of operators, vehicles, pedestrians or property.

Collection of Social Security Numbers

Federal and state laws require the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to collect your Social Security Number (SSN) when purchasing a DNR game and fish license. The federal law is Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, U.S.C., Title 42, section 666(a)(13). The state law is Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.482. Your SSN is private data under the Federal Privacy Act, 1974, 5 U.S.C section 552a and Minnesota Statutes, section 13.355. If you apply for a DNR license or registration and you do not have a SSN you must give us a certification that you do not have a SSN. You are not required to give us your SSN, but if you do not give us your SSN or a certification, DNR cannot issue your license. The DNR is required to provide your SSN or certification to the Minnesota Department of Human Services for child support enforcement purposes. Others who may have access to your SSN include individuals whose work assignment require access and persons authorized by state or federal law or pursuant to a court order, or by your written consent.