Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 168.092 (2026)

60-Day Temporary Vehicle Permit

✓ current as of May 2026
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Subdivision 1.Resident buyer.

The commissioner may issue a permit to a person purchasing a new or used motor vehicle in this state for the purpose of allowing the purchaser a reasonable time to register the vehicle and pay fees and taxes due on the transfer. The permit is valid for a period of 60 days. The permit must be in a format prescribed by the commissioner, affixed to the rear of the vehicle where a license plate would normally be affixed, and plainly visible. Each permit is valid only for the vehicle for which issued.

Subd. 2.Dealer.

The commissioner may issue permits to licensed dealers. When issuing a permit, the dealer must complete the permit in the manner prescribed by the department.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1987–2025 · leading case: State v. Hickman, 491 N.W.2d 673 (Minn. Ct. App. 1992).
State v. Hickman, 491 N.W.2d 673 (Minn. Ct. App. 1992). · cites it 2× “The temporary permit was placed in compliance with Minn.Stat. § 168.092 (1990). Doran nonetheless approached Hickman and asked to see his driver’s license.”
United States v. Shue Moua, No. 24-2774 (8th Cir. Aug. 1, 2025). · cites it 2× “187, and requires vehicles in Minnesota to display temporary registrations where a license plate would normally be affixed, Minn. Stat. § 168.092 . The district court credited Deputy Hansen’s testimony that at the time he initiated the traffic stop, he did not see a license…”
State v. Delaney, 406 N.W.2d 584 (Minn. Ct. App. 1987). · cites it 2× “Instead, a 21 day temporary permit, issued pursuant to Minn.Stat. § 168.092 subd. 1 (1984), was displayed in the rear window.”
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