Moped / Scooter registration
Moped / Scooter registration in Minnesota: the agency, the required documents, and the exact steps, sourced from Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), Dept. of Public Safety.
Who to contact
Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), Dept. of Public Safety
Visit the official Minnesota pageStep by step
Title and register the moped at a deputy registrar office
Pay moped registration tax
Renew annually
What to bring
Fees & renewal
Fees
Not published on the official page as of September 2, 2026 — confirm the exact fee with Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), Dept. of Public Safety.
Renewal
Renews annual.
Good to know
Mopeds register with DVS (a 'Motorcycle and moped registration tax' is listed on the DVS page), not the DNR. Registered annually like other motor vehicles.
More for Minnesota
General guidance
Whether a moped or scooter needs a plate at all usually comes down to engine size and top speed — states draw that line in different places, and some skip registration entirely below a certain threshold. Pick your state below for the sourced answer.
Most states define a "moped" by a maximum engine displacement or top speed, and anything above that line registers as a motorcycle instead. The threshold differs by state — the state guide below states it where the agency has published it.
Some states require a full plate and registration for any moped operated on a public road; others require only a decal, a lower-tier registration, or nothing at all below the engine-size threshold. Check the state guide below for the real requirement.
A number of states let a standard driver’s license cover a moped, while others require a motorcycle endorsement above a certain engine size. This guide covers registering the vehicle; confirm license requirements with your state’s driver-license division.
Common questions
Yes — Minnesota requires registration for this vehicle type. Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), Dept. of Public Safety handles it; see the steps above.
Minnesota lists a annual renewal cadence for this vehicle type.
Not in every state — some states only require registration above a certain engine size or top speed, and treat smaller mopeds as exempt. Check the state guide below for the sourced threshold and requirement.
States typically draw the line by maximum engine displacement or top speed. If your scooter is above your state’s threshold, it usually registers under the motorcycle process instead — see the Motorcycle guide.