By Grace Jacobson / News Director

If you decide to renew your license tabs at the local DMV instead of by mail, it’s going to cost you a little extra.

The Minnesota State Legislature approved a $1 surcharge for license tab renewals at local DMVs in an effort to support local offices from additional revenue being taken at the state level.

In 2023, two DMV offices closed and the current trends suggest that more offices may close in the future.

The surcharge went into effect Jan. 1.

Wright County’s DMV says they hope the $1 surcharge will not deter people from using their services.