MN SF923

Establishes 12 uniform vehicle registration periods of 12 consecutive calendar months, with exceptions for original applications and licensed motor vehicle lessors renting vehicles for 28 days or less.

Modifies veterans special plates design to display inscription text only (removes letter/number positioning requirements) for Vietnam, Pearl Harbor, World War, Korean, Persian Gulf, Laos War, and medal-recipient veterans.

Clarifies drive-away operator license plates are valid only in Minnesota and not for permanent registration; reduces notification timeframe for dealers purchasing vehicles to dismantle or destroy from 30 days to 10 days and requires electronic notification.

Authorizes trip permits for up to 120 hours with $15 fee, limited to one permit per vehicle per 30-day period; adds used vehicle parts dealer license type with restrictions on selling vehicles.

Authorizes criminal background checks for department employees handling enhanced licenses, identification cards, or administering commercial driver's license tests, with annual checks required for certain positions per federal regulations.

Clarifies that senior identification cards and lifetime senior identification cards do not include enhanced identification cards issued to applicants age 65 or older.