Bill > SF2095

This bill modifies Minnesota's vehicle registration rules by prohibiting the Division of Driver and Vehicle Services from advertising or promoting the $1 surcharge or fee differences between in-person and online transactions on vehicle registration renewal notices, accompanying materials, or their website. Currently, the law requires a $1 surcharge on certain vehicle transactions, which can be either deposited in the treasury of the place where the deputy registrar is appointed or retained by the deputy registrar if they are not a public official. The bill specifically restricts how this surcharge information can be communicated, only allowing it to be referenced upon payment to complete a transaction. The new provision will take effect on October 1, 2025, applying to renewal notices issued on or after that date. This change appears aimed at reducing transparency about additional fees associated with vehicle registration transactions while maintaining the existing fee structure.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2095&ssn=0&y=2025