What a DWI Costs in Minnesota
Fees and fines set by the state. Attorney fees, insurance increases, and lost work come on top and vary by case.
Fine, fourth-degree DWI (misdemeanor)
Up to $1,000
Fine, third-degree DWI (gross misdemeanor)
Up to $3,000
Reinstatement fee and surcharge after a DWI revocation
$250 fee plus $430 surcharge
Official sources
- Minnesota Statutes chapter 169A (2025)
- Minn. Stat. §169A.26 — Third-degree DWI
- Minn. Stat. §169A.27 — Fourth-degree DWI
- Minn. Stat. §169A.275 — Mandatory penalties
- Minn. Stat. §169A.33 — Underage drinking and driving
- Minn. Stat. §169A.52 — Test refusal or failure; revocation
- Minn. Stat. §169A.53 — Administrative and judicial review
- Minn. Stat. §609A.015 — Automatic expungement
- Laws of Minnesota 2025, chapter 29
- MN House Research — An Overview of Minnesota’s DWI Laws
- MN House — New Laws 2025: DWI revocation and interlock changes
- MN House Research — Expungement of Criminal Records
- MN DPS DVS — Ignition Interlock Device Program
- MN DPS DVS — Driver compliance
- Minnesota Judicial Branch — Implied consent petition instructions (CIV110)
- Minn. Stat. §171.30 — Limited license
- Minn. R. Crim. P. 5 — First appearance
- Minn. R. Crim. P. 11 — Omnibus hearing
- Minn. R. Crim. P. 12 — Misdemeanor pretrial conference
- Minnesota House Research — Ignition interlock for DWI offenders
- Minnesota DPS — Driver compliance limited license
Educational information, not legal advice. Minnesota law changes and every case is different. Confirm deadlines with Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) and talk to a licensed Minnesota attorney about your situation.
Some details on this page are still being verified against official sources. Check the linked sources before relying on a specific number or deadline.
Last reviewed October 1, 2026.