Fill and Sign the New Resident Guide Minnesota Form

NEW RESIDENT GUIDE FOR STATE OF MINNESOTA U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. http://www.uslegalforms.com Becoming a new resident of a new home state often involves the reorganization of your legal affairs. This form is a guide to help you in meeting various requirements, such as voting, identification card, driver’s license and vehicle registration requirements. VOTING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS - In order to register to vote in the state of Minnesota, you must meet the following requirements:  You must be a citizen of the U.S.  You must be at least 18 years of age.  You must be a Minnesota resident for at least 20 days before the election.  You must not be a convicted felon without your civil rights.  You must not be under guardianship of the person where you have not retained the right to vote.  You must not be legally incompetent.  You must f ill out a voter registration card and return it in person or by mail to your county auditor or the secretary of state. You may do this by one of the following methods: o You may register to vote when you apply for your Minnesota driver's license or state identification card. o You may obtain a voter registration form at your county courthouse, city hall and other public buildings or from your telephone book or state tax booklet (in even-numbered years). o You may download an application at http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=204 . IDENTIFICATION CARD REQUIREMENTS - In order to obtain an identification card in Minnesota, you must meet the following requirements:  You must present a Minnesota driver's license, instruction permit, or state identification card that is current or expired for five years or less if it has a photo, or one year or less if it does not have a photo. If you do not have one of these items, you must present one primary and one secondary form of identification (see requirements for driver’s licenses below).  If your full name is different than the name on your primary document or driver's license, instruction permit, or state identification card, you must also present proof of your legal name change(s) by presenting certified copies of marriage certificates, divorce decrees, or other court orders. DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS - You have 60 days after becoming a resident in Minnesota to obtain your Minnesota license or permit if you have a valid driver's license or instruction permit from another state. If you work for the United States Armed Forces or you are a family member of someone in the Armed Forces stationed in Minnesota and hold a valid out-of- state driver's license, you do not need to obtain a Minnesota license. You must meet the following requirements to obtain a Minnesota driver’s license:  You must apply for a driver’s license at any driver’s license application office.  If you have a valid license from another U.S. state, certain territories (Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Virgin Islands, and Guam), or Canada, you can obtain a Minnesota driver's license by passing the knowledge test and vision check. You do not need to take a skills (road) test. If your license has been expired for more than a one year, you will also need to take a skills (road) test. If you have moved to Minnesota from a country other than the U.S. or Canada, you must pass a knowledge, test, vision check and skills (road) test. You must present the white and yellow copy of your successful test results.  You must present your previous driver's licenses. Your license from your previous state of residence will be invalidated and returned to you. Licenses from another country are not invalidated as you may use them if you have dual citizenship. If you are unable to present your current valid driver's license or one that has been expired less than one year, you will need to supply a certified copy of your driving record.  You must show proof of insurance (such as an insurance certificate).  You must present proper identification in the form of a Minnesota driver's license, instruction permit, or state identification card that is current or expired for five years or less if it has a photo, or one year or less if it does not have a photo. If you do not have one of these items, you must present one primary document and one secondary document as listed below. The primary document must contain your full name and the month, day, and year of your birth. Primary documents include the following: o Certified birth record issued by a government bureau of vital statistics or board of health in the U.S., District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. o Certificate of Birth Abroad (FS-545 or DS-1350) issued by the U.S. Department of State. o Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (FS-240) issued by a U.S. Embassy. o Certified adoption certificate from a U.S. court. o Valid, unexpired U.S. passport. o Unexpired active duty, reserve or retired U.S. military identification card (DD-2 or Geneva Conventions Common Access Card). o Valid, unexpired passport from a country other than the U.S. with an unexpired I-94 form or with an unexpired I-551 stamp. o Canadian birth or naturalization certificate with an unexpired I-94 form attached. (Must be presented with a photo Secondary Document issued by a Canadian government agency.) o One of the following valid, unexpired documents issued by the U.S. Department of Justice or U.S. Department of Homeland Security:  Employment Authorization card with photo (I-688 or I-766 series)  Permanent Resident or Resident Alien card (I-551 or I-151)  Re-entry Permit/Refugee Travel Document (I-327, I-571)  Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570, or N-578)  Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, N-561, or N-645)  U.S. Citizen Identification card (I-179 or I-197)  Northern Mariana Card (I-873)  American Indian Card (I-872) Secondary documents include the following: o Another primary document. o Photo driver’s license, state identification card, or permit, issued by a U.S. state other than Minnesota, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or a Canadian province or territory, that is current or expired for five years or less. o U.S. social security card or Canadian social insurance card. o Certified birth certificate from a government jurisdiction other than the U.S., the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. o Certified government-issued marriage certificate. o Certified U.S. or Canadian court order with full name and date of birth. o Certified secondary or post-secondary school transcript containing legal full name and date of birth. o Current secondary school (grades 7-12) student identification card with student’s name, photograph, and date of birth or unique identification number. o Government employee photo identification card from a jurisdiction in the U.S. or Canada. o Current identification card (DD-1173 or DD-214) issued by the U.S. Department of Defense. o Unexpired color-photo permit to carry a firearm or concealed weapon, issued by a U.S. police department or sheriff. o Current pilot’s license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.  If the name on your Minnesota driver's license, identification card, or permit has changed or the names on your primary and secondary documents do not match, you must also present proof of your legal name change(s) in the form of certified marriage certificates, certified divorce decrees, or other certified court orders.  If you are a temporary U.S. resident, you may need to show additional proof of your lawful admission period, such as a form I-20, DS-2019, I- 797, or other official immigration document or receipt.  You must have a photo taken.  You must pay the appropriate fees. V EHICLE TITLE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS - As a new Michigan resident, you have a 60-day grace period in which to register your passenger vehicle. In order to register your vehicle in Michigan, you must meet the following requirements:  You must present your current vehicle title or if the title is not available, the current registration card. If the title reflects a lien and it has been paid, you can submit the lien release at this time. If your title is being held by a lend i ng institution, you must surrender your current registration card.  You must complete and sign an application. If the vehicle is in joint ownership, only one owner is required to sign.  You must provide the name of your insurance company (not agency) and policy number.  You must provide an odometer reading on your vehicle.  You must present your driver’s license or acceptable form of identification.  If you are leasing the vehicle, you will also need to provide a copy of your leasing agreement or a Power of Attorney from the leasing company to you and their Minnesota Tax ID number.  You must maintain No-Fault insurance and keep proof of insurance in your vehicle at all times to be shown to a peace officer upon demand.  You must pay application fees for a vehicle already registered and titled in your name. (Typically, $5.50 Title fee (an additional $2 is due to record a lien), $3.50 Public Safety Vehicle Fee, $8.50 Filing Fee and $4.25 license plate fee ($3 for single plate issue - such as trailers and motorcycles)). You must also pay an "ad valorem" registration tax not to exceed $35 for vehicles 10 years old and older based on the age of your vehicle. Please see the Minnesota Secretary of State website at http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=134 and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services website at http://www.dps.state.mn.us/dvs/DriverLicense/DL%20Info/DL%20frame.htm for further new resident and contact information. Website source: May 8, 2006.