Nevada Duplicate Driver Licenses and Proof of Identity (non-ASI)



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If your driver license, permit or ID card is lost, destroyed or becomes difficult to read, you may get a duplicate by applying in person at a DMV office. You may visit any office within the state regardless of your city or county of residence.

It is best to bring as much identification documentation as possible when applying for a duplicate license or ID card. This will help confirm your identity and speed up the process. The Department may use your existing record and photograph currently on file where necessary.

Nevada uses a centralized issuance licensing system. You will be given a paper interim document and your permanent license or ID will be mailed to you.

Nevada residents out-of-state may also obtain a duplicate by submitting an Application for Nevada Driver License By Mail (DMV-204). Some duplicates issued by mail may not have your photo. You are required to surrender this "valid without photo" document for a photo license within 24 days of returning to Nevada. We suggest motorists visit a DMV office for duplicates if at all possible.

Proof of Identity

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Use the Driver's License or Identification Card Application (DMV 002) and have it completed before you visit the DMV. Office Locations | Map of Las Vegas Offices (PDF)

Proof of Identity

Certified U.S. Issued Birth Certificate
or Certified Abstract (hospital copies are not accepted)
U.S. Passport (valid or expired up to one year)
U.S. Military Identification or Military Report of Separation
Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization
Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood
Consular Report of Birth Abroad
Permanent or Temporary Resident Card
Resident Alien Card or I-551 Receipt
Valid Foreign Passport stamped “Processed for I-551”
Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) with Visa or Passport
Permit to Reenter the U.S.
Refugee Travel Documents

Documents must be valid originals or certified copies that were issued in the United States (except for foreign passports). We do not accept photocopies. Permanent Resident Cards must be updated at age 14.

Maiden Names/Name Changes - You must present documentation of any name change(s) if you will be presenting a proof of identity document that does not contain your current legal name. This may include a Marriage Certificate, divorce decree, adoption records or court order. In a case of multiple name changes, you may be asked for records of each change.

If you lack these documents, contact your state or county Vital Statistics Office, www.vitalchek.com and/or the Social Security Administration.

We do not accept:

Consular identification cards issued by foreign governments
Foreign birth certificates
Border Crossing cards

Homeless Exemption

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The Department is authorized to waive the $17 fee for homeless persons to obtain a duplicate Nevada driver's license or identification card. This is a one-time exemption for duplicates only. You must apply for this in person at a DMV office and submit the proper proof of identity and forms.

We suggest that you pay the $3 photo fee at the time you receive your duplicate if possible. You may be required to reimburse this fee to the Department at the time of your next regular renewal, if you are employed at the time of the renewal.

The fee exemption does not apply to:

New residents obtaining a Nevada license or ID for the first time
Renewals
Any fees or requirements associated with a license suspension or revocation
Commercial licenses

Duplicate License or ID

Proof of Identity

Homeless Exemption