Minnesota fishing licenses can be purchased by phone with a credit card by dialing 1-888-665-4236 (1-MN-LICENse). The toll-free call provides instant licensing via a unique license identification number issued on the call.The identification number is valid until an actual license has been received in the mail by the customer. There is an additional $3.50 service fee per call.

Minnesota fishing licenses may be purchased with a credit card by visiting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource Website. The site provides immediate licensing by way of a license identification number issued at the time of the purchase. The identification number is valid until an actual license has been received in the mail by the customer. No service fee required.