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Licensing
Index
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Attention Boat & Trailer Owners! You need
additional license endorsements to tow multiple trailers and trailers in
excess of 10,000 pounds. See Endorsements.
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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 presenting acceptable documents for Proof of
Identity in person at a DMV Full Service or Express
office. Documents
include, but are not limited to, your U.S.-issued birth certificate,
U.S. passport or military ID.
Your record
will be checked by computer and a new license issued if all is in order.
The fee is $16.25 for most licenses and the expiration date remains the same.
You have the option of renewing your license at the same time.
Nevada residents out-of-state may also obtain a duplicate by submitting an
Application
for Nevada Driver License By Mail (DLD-4). The duplicate will not have your
photograph on it. You are required to surrender this for a photo license
within 24 days of returning to Nevada. We suggest motorists visit a DMV
office for duplicates if at all
possible. You may visit any office within the state regardless of your city or
county of residence.
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If you are under 18, see Nevada
Teen Driving. If you are currently licensed in the U.S. and are
moving to Nevada, see our New Resident Guide.
If you are a not a U.S. citizen, see Residency
and Proof of Identity. You
must follow these procedures and take all three tests.
To apply for an original Nevada driver license if you
are over 18, you must:
- Be a resident of Nevada and provide a Nevada street address.
- Provide acceptable proof of your name, date of birth and Social
Security number if one has been issued for you. See Residency
and Proof of Identity.
- Apply in person at a DMV Full Service Office.
(We do not make appointments. Commercial drivers
who require testing must apply at a CDL
Office.)
- Complete a Driver License Application.
- Pay the required fee ($21.75 --
$16.75 if 65 or older)
- Surrender any existing U.S. license, permit or ID card.
- Pass the vision and knowledge tests. See Driver License
Testing.
- Have your picture taken.
You will be issued an Instruction Permit. You may
drive only with a licensed driver, 21 years or older, with at least
one year of driving experience seated next to you at all times. Driver
education is not required for
beginning drivers 18 and older. If you desire instruction, see Professional Drive
Schools.
You
may schedule a driving skills test only after you have received your
Instruction Permit. See Driver License
Testing. You will be issued a Driver License after
successful completion of the skills test for a fee of $2.25.
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The residency and proof of identity requirements for a
Nevada Identification Card are the same as those for a driver license. The minimum age for an ID card is 10 years.
You generally cannot hold both a Nevada ID card and an out-of-state driver license. Nevada residents who wish to operate a motor vehicle must obtain a Nevada
driver license.
To apply for an original Nevada Identification Card,
you must:
- Be a resident of Nevada and provide a Nevada street address.
- Provide acceptable proof of your name, date of birth and Social
Security number if one has been issued for you. See Residency
and Proof of Identity.
- Apply in person at a DMV Full Service Office.
(We do not make appointments.)
- Complete a Driver License Application.
- Pay the required fee. See Driver License
Fees.
- Surrender any existing U.S. driver license, permit or ID card.
- Have your picture taken. The ID card will then be issued at the
DMV office.
If you are surrendering a Nevada driver license or
permit for an ID card, you need only to surrender the existing
license. You do not need separate proof of name, date of birth or SSN.
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A Commercial Motor Vehicle is any motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used
in commerce that fall into the Class A or Class B vehicle definitions, or a Class C
vehicle that is:
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designed to carry more than 15 passengers, or
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carrying hazardous materials.
Commercial drivers must meet the same Residency
& Proof of Identity requirements as non-commercial drivers. They must meet different age
requirements, submit to a physical exam and pass additional skills and knowledge
tests.
You must be at least 21 years of age to be issued a CDL to operate a commercial motor
vehicle in interstate commerce. Applicants between 18 and 20 years of age may be granted a
CDL for intrastate commerce, but this age group will not be granted the privilege to
transport passengers for hire or transport hazardous materials requiring placards.
All applicants must complete a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved
physical examination and present a completed form before a commercial license can be
issued. Please note commercial drivers must also have a physical certification
card completed by a physician. Cards are not available online. Please visit a
DMV CDL Office.
Commercial
Driver Application (CDL-02) - 123kb
Physical Examination Form
(FMCSA-649) - 356kb
Nevada
Commercial Driver Instruction Permit Affidavit (CDL-15) - 14kb
Out-of-state CDLs can be transferred at DMV
Full Service Offices if the driver has a
current DOT physical form and meets the requirements listed in our New
Resident Guide.
Current Nevada license holders who are
filing only an updated physical exam may mail the DLD-35 to the
nearest CDL Office or deliver
it in-person at any CDL or Full
Service Office.
First-time CDL applicants are encouraged to apply
at a CDL office for answers to specific, technical
questions. Experienced drivers may apply and take written tests at any CDL
or Full Service Office. We do not make appointments for applications and
written tests.
Drive tests are administered by appointment at CDL
offices only. A number of larger companies and organizations employ
third-party certifiers.
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Nevada license classes, common endorsements and common restrictions are listed
below. Nevada does not issue any type of Chauffeur or other special
license. However, taxi drivers in Clark County must get a permit from the
Nevada Taxicab Authority.
| Class A: |
is required to drive combination vehicles, such as tractor-trailers, with
a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the vehicle
being towed has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or more. |
| Class B: |
is required to drive single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds;
the operator may tow a vehicle weighing 10,000 pounds GVWR or less. |
| Class C: |
is for cars, vans, pickups, mopeds, and other vehicles with a GVWR of
26,000 pounds or less; allows towing of a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less. |
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M: |
is for motorcycles. If you drive
a motorcycle and a Class A, B, or C vehicle, your license will show both
classes, provided you have met all other requirements. Additionally,
Nevada has restricted Class M licenses for mopeds, trimobiles, and
motorcycles that are less than 90 cc and do not exceed 6½ horsepower. See
Motorcycles, Mopeds & Bicycles. |
| Endorsement J |
Allows Class C license to tow a
vehicle over 10,000 pounds GVWR.
Additional written and skills tests are required. |
| Endorsement R |
Allows Class C license to tow a
combination of vehicles not to exceed 70 feet in length. Additional
written and skills tests are required. |
Endorsement
F |
For firefighters, farmers and military
members who drive non-commercial heavy equipment. This endorsement is a
limited exemption from commercial licensing requirements. |
Restriction
A |
Must wear corrective eye lenses (glasses or
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Restriction
P |
Commercial driver required to
obtain a physical exam every two years. |
Restriction
U |
Motorcycle not to exceed 90 cc |
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The Nevada DMV licenses and regulates private driving
schools and instructors. Schools can be licensed in any of three
general areas. Click on the link for a list of licensed schools.
- Professional - general driver
education, teen drivers ed and specialties such as trucking.
- Traffic Safety - for demerit
point reductions or court-ordered plea bargains.
- DUI - for driving under the
influence offenses.
See also Demerit Point System
and License Suspensions and Revocations.
For information on obtaining a drive school or instructor license,
see Occupational and Business Licensing.
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