How duplicate titles and temporary tags work in Minnesota.
Dealer-focused reference for Minnesota duplicate title requirements, temporary tag rules, and title submission deadlines. Administered by the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS).
Always confirm current fees and forms at the official state site linked below.
Duplicate title: $7.25Temp tag: 21 daysDealer title deadline: 10 days
Deputy registrar office (county-level) or by mail to DVS
Turnaround
Same-day at deputy registrar; 2 weeks by mail
Notarization required
No
Temp tag duration
21 days
Dealer title deadline
10 days after sale
Temporary tags / permits
Minnesota temporary tag rules
Temporary tags in Minnesota are valid for 21 days from the date of issue.
Temporary permits valid 21 days; dealer must apply for title promptly
Dealers in Minnesota must submit title paperwork within 10 days of the date of sale.
Stacking temporary tags — issuing a second consecutive temp tag to extend a vehicle's operation beyond the initial permit period without resolving the underlying title — is prohibited.
Dealer playbook
Keep a title-pending log sorted by temp tag expiration date. Review it every Monday.
Flag any vehicle where the title has not been applied for within half of the allowed deadline (Minnesota's window is 10 days).
Never issue a second temp tag as a workaround for an unresolved title problem — this is prohibited and auditable.
If you receive trade-ins with no title in hand, start the duplicate process immediately rather than waiting for retail sale.
Minnesota state quirk
Minnesota has a 10-day dealer title-submission window and a short 21-day temporary permit. Dealers should initiate title paperwork at point of sale to avoid permit expiration before title arrives.