State ID

As an International Student, you have at least two forms of picture identification: your passport and your Macalester student ID. We recommend that you also get a Minnesota ID or a Minnesota driver’s license. These two, which look identical except for the title, are the standard forms of identification here and are usually required when making financial transactions–especially when writing checks–and at some other times, such as when an age check is necessary (e.g., when purchasing cigarettes and alcohol, entering bar or night club, or seeing restricted movies at the cinema).

To get a Minnesota ID, bring the following:

• Passport
• I-20 or DS-2019
• I-94 Record
• Social Security card or official Macalester transcript
• A fee of $21.50 (check or cash only)

You can obtain an ID at the locations found on the Driver and Vehicle Services Locations website.

Notice: Your State ID will expire 1 month before you turn 21 years old. It would be beneficial to renew your State ID as soon as possible once it expires.