In the state's own words

“The driving log must be presented at the time of the road test and submitted with the application for the provisional license.”

Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services DVS Supervised Driving Log, page 1, the paragraph above the log table Read it on assets.dps.mn.gov

“If the parent/guardian chooses to not complete the supplemental parent class, the driving log must show that their teen has completed at least 50 hours (3,000 minutes) of supervised driving, 15 (900 minutes) of which are nighttime hours.”

Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services DVS Supervised Driving Log, page 1, the second bullet Read it on assets.dps.mn.gov

“Attach additional sheets of this Supervised Driving Log template, as needed (logs completed on any other document will not be accepted).”

Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services DVS Supervised Driving Log, page 1, the last line above the log table Read it on assets.dps.mn.gov

Checked on the state's own website on October 18, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with your DMV before your appointment.

What this means for you

Minnesota accepts only its own Supervised Driving Log. The form says logs on any other document will not be accepted. Copy your drives onto it, and turn it in with the provisional license application.

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