User Guide
There are several ways to find information on dps.mn.gov :
- Search Box
- Navigation Bars
- I Want To
- What’s New
- Features
Each function is detailed below.
Search Box
Located in the upper-right corner on all DPS webpages, the Search Box quickly locates information when you type in a word or phrase and click Go or Enter.
Tips
- Be specific. (If searching for Driver and Vehicle Services for example, type in Driver and Vehicle Services or DVS.)
- If search words are typed in all lower case, the search will deliver any combination of upper and lower case.
- If any part of a search is typed in upper case, the search will deliver case-sensitive matches.
Keyword Search
- If the word license is searched, a listing of all webpages with the word license will be displayed.
- If an item cannot be found, contact DPS through the online feedback form.
Phrase Search
- Use quotation marks to search for a specific phrase. For example: “renew tabs” will result in a display of webpages that contain the exact phrase.
- Another way to link words together is by using the + sign. For example, type: minnesota + license + tabs. This will result in a more defined display of webpages that contain all search words entered.
- Results
- The results page will display matches found and rate them with percentages, with 100% indicating an exact match to a search. The most relevant content will be listed first.
- If the search results are not relevant or too broad, try with more specific terms.
- If there are no results, the search terms might be too specific, try a broader word search.
Navigation Bars
Located at the top and bottom of each DPS webpage, the navigation bars provide links to information.
I Want To
Provides a drop-down menu of the 10 most requested services on the DPS Website. Click on the drop-down menu, select a service, click “Go” and webpages with information will be displayed.
What’s New
Displays breaking news and current events.
Features
Highlights department programs and events.
System Requirements
The DPS Website supports the following:
Browsers: Internet Explorer v7+, Fire Fox v3.0+, Safari v3+
Operating Systems: Windows XP +, MAC v10.3+
Recommended Minimal Resolution: 1024 x 768