Special Transportation Services (STS)

Maintain your STS Certificate of Compliance

As set forth in Minnesota Rules, chapter 8840, to maintain your Special Transportation (STS) Certificate of Compliance, you must:

• Maintain current insurance.
• Complete an annual vehicle inspection.
  • STS Vehicle Inspection General Information (PDF)
• Make decal payments in a timely manner by using our online carrier portal login, postal mail, or in-person.
• Complete an annual evaluation (audit) of business records.
  • Records Required for a Successful STS Evaluation (PDF)
• Complete the annual STS Certificate of Compliance Renewal Packet (PDF).
  • Annual renewal requirements can be found on the The Office of The Revisor of Statutes website.
• Maintain driver and attendant training according to required timeline.
  • See list of MnDOT Certified External STS Trainers (PDF)
• Update driver, non-driver, and vehicle documents within 10 days of any change.
  • Driver Information Form
  • Non-driver Information Form
  • Vehicle Information Form
• Update Business Information Change Form with any changes to business email, address, phone, name of person responsible for daily operations, and officer names within 10 days of any change.