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Minnesota DVS enforces appointment-only at all metro and suburban exam stations.
Appointments are required for the Minnesota Class D written test at DVS exam stations. Do not plan on a walk-in; schedule through drive.mn.gov.
Some web-based knowledge testing is offered through DVS-authorized administrators and identified proctors. It is not a personal parent-or-friend proctor option.
Go to drive.mn.gov, select Appointments, choose Class D Knowledge Exam, enter your zip code, and save the confirmation QR code.
Booking the wrong appointment type gets you turned away. Double-check before confirming.
Yes, you can choose a Minnesota DVS exam station that offers the Class D written test; you are not limited to the office nearest your home. The test still requires an appointment, so choose the station when you book and confirm that location offers the service you need.
If you cannot use the online scheduler, DVS exam-station support can help with Class D exam scheduling by phone. Use the current contact number shown for DVS exam services or the specific exam station rather than relying on an old saved number.
Knowledge test vs road test: Class D written-test appointments and road-test appointments have different rules. The cancellation fees below apply to road tests.
Your appointment is tied to the location you selected. Use the official scheduler to modify the appointment when that option is available; otherwise cancel or reschedule and choose the new exam station. Do not arrive at a different station and assume the original confirmation will transfer.
What if I arrive late for my Minnesota DVS appointment? Minnesota does not publish one statewide late-arrival grace period for every exam station. A late arrival can miss the station's check-in or testing cutoff and may need to be rescheduled, so arrive before the appointment time and follow the exact station's instructions.
Check the official scheduler regularly and expand the search to other DVS exam stations when nearby slots are full.
If you are under 18, parent or guardian approval is completed on the PS33100 application; no separate permit-consent form is required.
DVS hours, testing cutoffs and lunch closures vary by location. Check the specific office before you go and arrive early enough to finish check-in before its testing cutoff.
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