Do I Need an Inspection To Renew My Tags in Minnesota?

No, Minnesota does not require safety inspections or emissions testing to renew vehicle tags. The state's registration statutes outline tax requirements and procedures for annual registration renewal without mandating vehicle inspections of any kind.

Upon renewal, owners receive registration stickers or tabs that must be affixed to the license plate within 10 days. Minnesota requires passenger vehicles to display license plates on both the front and rear of the vehicle, with tabs positioned so that the expiration month appears in the lower left corner and the expiration year in the lower right corner.

Contact Information for Tag Services

Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services
445 Minnesota Street, Suite 195, Town Square Building
Saint Paul, MN 55101-5190
Phone: (651) 297-3351
Official Website: Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services