You must be a Nevada resident and provide a Nevada street address to obtain any driver's license, instruction permit or ID card. You must also surrender any existing U.S.-issued license or ID card.
First-time applicants are required to provide proof of identity (full legal name and date of birth), name changes(s), Social Security number if one has been issued for you and two documents to prove your address.
All documents must be originals.
Nevada has three sets of requirements for proof of identity, including a "Real ID" license or ID card that meets federal requirements under the Real ID Act of 2005. Real ID compliant cards must have the physical address printed on the card. Standard cards and driver authorization cards may show either the physical or mailing address.
Please review the following lists and choose the type of card that is right for you.
You must present all of the following:
Documents must be valid originals or certified copies that were issued in the United States (except foreign passports). The DMV does not accept photocopies. Documents presented will be scanned and stored.
Proof of Identity |
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All Applicants
Applicants Born in the U.S.
Applicants Born Outside the U.S.
Veterans - Honorably-discharged U.S. military veterans may have a Veteran designation placed on their license or ID. Present your DD-214 or other evidence of honorable discharge.
To apply for U.S. issued proof of identity documents such as birth or marriage certificates, contact the state or county Vital Statistics Office the document was issued. A list is available from the National Center for Health Statistics. You may also use vitalchek.com or a similar commercial service. |
Proof of Name Change(s) |
If your document from the list above contains your current full legal name, you do not need to provide proof of any name change. Skip this section. If not, you must present documentation of any name change(s) with one of the following:
In a case of multiple name changes, you will be asked for marriage certificates or other proof of each change. Divorce decrees must reference the maiden name or former name before marriage. Upon the death of your spouse, you may change your middle and last names back to the names used prior to your marriage. You must present both the death and marriage certificates and the deceased person's name must match on both. An updated Social Security card is not sufficient proof of a name change. |
Social Security Number |
You must provide proof of your Social Security number if one has been issued to you. Documents must list your current legal name and the complete Social Security number.
See Documents You Need for a Social Security card on the SSA website if you need to order a card. |
Additional Information |
The DMV does not accept:
If you cannot meet the requirements above, you may qualify for a Driver Authorization Card. |
You must present all of the following:
Documents must be valid originals or certified copies that were issued in the United States (except foreign passports). The DMV does not accept photocopies. Documents presented will be scanned and stored.
Proof of Identity |
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All Applicants
Applicants Born in the U.S.
Applicants Born Outside the U.S.
Veterans - Honorably-discharged U.S. military veterans may have a Veteran designation placed on their license or ID. Present your DD-214 or other evidence of honorable discharge.
To apply for U.S. issued proof of identity documents such as birth or marriage certificates, contact the state or county Vital Statistics Office the document was issued. A list is available from the National Center for Health Statistics. You may also use vitalchek.com or a similar commercial service. |
Proof of Name Change(s) |
If your document from the list above contains your current full legal name, you do not need to provide proof of any name change. Skip this section. If not, you must present documentation of any name change(s) with one of the following:
In a case of multiple name changes, you will be asked for marriage certificates or other proof of each change. Divorce decrees must reference the maiden name or former name before marriage. Upon the death of your spouse, you may change your middle and last names back to the names used prior to your marriage. You must present both the death and marriage certificates and the deceased person's name must match on both. An updated Social Security card is not sufficient proof of a name change. |
Social Security Number |
You must provide proof of your Social Security number if one has been issued to you. Documents must list your current legal name and the complete Social Security number.
See Documents You Need for a Social Security card on the SSA website if need to order a card. |
Additional Information |
If you cannot meet the requirements above, you may qualify for a Driver Authorization Card. The DMV does not accept:
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Documents must be valid originals or certified copies that were issued in the United States (except foreign passports). The DMV does not accept photocopies. Documents presented will be scanned and stored.
You must present all of the following:
Proof of Identity |
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You may provide any of the documents required for a Real ID or standard license, OR one of the following documents:
OR two of the following documents:
Veterans - Honorably-discharged U.S. military veterans may have a Veteran designation placed on their DAC. Present your DD-214 or other evidence of honorable discharge.
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Proof of Name Change(s) |
If your document from the list above contains your current full legal name, you do not need to provide proof of any name change. Skip this section. If not, you must present documentation of any name change(s) with one of the following:
In a case of multiple name changes, you will be asked for marriage certificates or other proof of each change. Divorce decrees must reference the maiden name or former name before marriage. Upon the death of your spouse, you may change your middle and last names back to the names used prior to your marriage. You must present both the death and marriage certificates and the deceased person's name must match on both. An updated Social Security card is not sufficient proof of a name change. |
Translations |
Any document in a language other than English must be properly translated to English before it can be accepted. Any document translated from a foreign language to English is required to include all of the following:
"I, [insert translator’s full legal name], certify that the foregoing is a complete and accurate translation from [insert foreign language] to the English language to the best of my ability. I further certify that I am fully competent to translate from [insert foreign language] into the English language and that I am proficient in both languages. See DMV Approved Translators to locate a translator in your area. |
You must present two of the following documents for any original Nevada license, ID or Driver Authorization Card.
Documents must show your name and Nevada residential address.
Original or Certified Copy Dated Within 60 Days |
Original or Certified Copy of Last-Issued Document |
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Documents must be dated within the past 60 days. Original printouts from online accounts are accepted. |
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Department-Approved Forms | |
Active duty military members, their spouses, dependents and others living temporarily in Nevada are not required to transfer their license and registration. Licenses are not issued to visitors.
Nevada does not issue licenses or ID cards to tourists. Other non U.S. citizens may, or may not, be eligible for a license or a driver authorization card depending on their specific immigration status.
Email or call before applying. Please include the Status Code issued by the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. The type of license or ID issued is determined by immigration status.
The DMV may ask for additional documentation in certain circumstances including an I-20 form, a DS-2019 or other immigration document.
Non citizens who possess U.S. issued immigration documents may qualify for a Real ID or a standard license or ID card. These will be marked "LIMITED TERM."
Non U.S. Citizens who have applied for, but not received, a Social Security number may attest to this on the driver license application. They are not required to provide proof of a Social Security number.
Others may qualify for a Driver Authorization Card, which is not valid for identification. See Proof of Identity for a Driver Authorization Card.
Applicants from Canada and U.S. territories surrendering a non-commercial driver’s license follow the same testing procedures as an applicant surrendering a license from another U.S. state. Knowledge and skills tests may be waived for applicants 21 and older.
The DMV will waive the driving skills test for applicants from Taiwan who hold a valid class B Taiwan driver’s license. This applies to a Nevada Class C Non-Commercial license only.
Taiwanese nationals may apply for the waiver if they meet all of the following conditions:
Applicants must take the vision and knowledge tests and meet all other requirements including Proof of Identity and Residency.