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On Friday, March 27, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into law. As guided by the Department of Labor, these are the various programs available to eligible Nevadans under the CARES Act. The Department is authorized to waive the fee for homeless persons under 25 to obtain an original, renewal or duplicate Nevada driver’s license or ID card. This is a one-time exemption. You must apply for this in person at a DMV office and complete the declaration form.
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.
Real ID License or ID Card
A license, permit or ID issued in compliance with the federal Real ID Act of 2005 is marked with by a gold circle with a star cutout.
It is a valid ID for boarding aircraft, entering federal facilities where ID is required or entering nuclear power plants.
See the Real ID Act in Nevada for more information.
Licenses and ID cards will be marked “LIMITED TERM' when immigration documents are used to prove identity.
You must present all of the following:
- Proof of Identity (one document) AND
- If you have changed your name, Proof of All Name Change(s) AND
- Proof of Social Security number AND
- Proof of your Nevada residential address (two documents) AND
- an Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card (DMV 002):
English | Spanish | Tagalog
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.
| Proof of Identity |
|---|
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. |
Standard Nevada License or ID
Action Act Nevada E Series Driver License
A standard Nevada license does not meet Real ID requirements. It will be marked 'NOT FOR FEDERAL OFFICIAL USE.'
As of October 1, 2021, these cards will not be accepted as identification for boarding aircraft, entering federal facilities where ID is required or entering nuclear power plants.
Licenses and ID cards will be marked “LIMITED TERM' when immigration documents are used to prove identity.
You must present all of the following:
- Proof of Identity (one document) AND
- If you have changed your name, Proof of All Name Change(s) AND
- Proof of Social Security number AND
- Proof of your Nevada residential address (two documents) AND
- an Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card (DMV 002):
English | Spanish | Tagalog
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.
| Proof of Identity |
|---|
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:
|
Driver Authorization Card
A Driver Authorization Card is marked 'NOT VALID FOR IDENTIFICATION.' It is a license to drive a vehicle only.
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.
You must present all of the following:
- Proof of identity AND
- If you have changed your name, Proof of All Name Change(s) AND
- document translations if needed AND
- two documents to prove your Nevada residential address AND
- a completed Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card (DMV 002):
English | Spanish | Tagalog
| Proof of Identity |
|---|
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. |
| 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. |
Proof of Nevada Address
You must present two of the following documents for any original Nevada license, ID or Driver Authorization Card.
Action Act Nevada E Series Driver License Test
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 |
|---|---|
Documents must be dated within the past 60 days. Original printouts from online accounts are accepted. |
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| Department-Approved Forms |
Residency LawsTop ↑
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 Revised Statutes 482.103 and 483.141 'Resident' defined.
- 'Resident' includes, but is not limited to, a person:
- Whose legal residence is in the State of Nevada.
- Who engages in intrastate business and operates in such a business any motor vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer, or any person maintaining such vehicles in this state, as the home state of such vehicles.
- Who physically resides in this state and engages in a trade, profession, occupation or accepts gainful employment in this state.
- Who declares himself to be a resident of this state to obtain privileges not ordinarily extended to nonresidents of this state.
- The term does not include a person who is an actual tourist, an out-of-state student, a border state employee or a seasonal resident.
Non-U.S. CitizensTop ↑
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.
Canada and U.S. Territories
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.
Taiwan Reciprocity
Action ACT NEVADA E Series Drivers
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:
- age 21 or older
- possess a valid Class B Taiwan Driver's License
- present a Verification Certificate of Driver's License issued by a Taiwan Consulate Office
(if the certificate is not written in English, it must be translated by the consulate or a DMV-approved translator) - complete a Drive Test Waiver for Taiwan Nationals (DMV 015 - PDF)
Action Act Nevada E Series Driver Ed
Applicants must take the vision and knowledge tests and meet all other requirements including Proof of Identity and Residency.