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Nevada Driver’s License: 2025 Step-by-Step Guide

Need to apply for, renew, or transfer a Nevada Driver’s License? This 2025 guide from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (Nevada DMV) covers everything you need to know.

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How to Get a Driver’s License in Nevada

Step 1: Choose Your License Type
Nevada issues various license classes. The most common is:

• Class C (Passenger Vehicles)

Other types include:

• Motorcycle license (Class M)
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL: Class A, B, C)
• Instruction Permit (for new or teen drivers)

Step 2: Gather the Required Documents
To get a standard or Real ID license, you must present:

• Proof of identity (e.g., U.S. birth certificate or passport)
• Proof of Social Security number (SS card, W-2, or pay stub)
• Two documents proving Nevada residency (utility bill, lease, etc.)
• Legal presence documents (if applicable)

Step 3: Pass the Required Tests
If you are applying for your first Nevada driver’s license:

• Vision screening
• Written knowledge test
• Road test (schedule online or by phone)

Teens and new drivers may also be required to take a driver education course.

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Nevada Teen Drivers: Graduated Licensing System

Nevada uses a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system for drivers under 18.

1. Instruction Permit – Available at age 15½
   • Requires parental consent and driver education enrollment
   • Must complete 50 hours of supervised driving (10 hours at night)
2. Full Driver’s License – Eligible at age 16
   • Must hold a permit for at least 6 months
   • Completion of a DMV-approved driver’s ed course
   • Pass all driving tests
3. Restrictions for under 18:
   • No driving between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
   • No passengers under 18 (non-family) for first 6 months

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Transferring an Out-of-State License to Nevada

New residents must obtain a Nevada license within 30 days of moving.

To transfer:

• Present valid out-of-state license
• Submit all required documents (identity, SSN, and Nevada residency)
• Pass a vision test
• Written and road tests are typically waived if the license is current

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Renewing Your Nevada Driver’s License

You can renew your license:

• Online at dmv.nv.gov
• In person at a DMV office (by appointment only)
• By mail if eligible (based on residency and license status)

Most Nevada licenses are valid for 8 years, but older drivers may receive shorter terms.

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Nevada REAL ID – Gold Star Compliant License

By May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant license (with a gold star) will be required to board domestic flights or enter federal buildings.

To get a REAL ID:

• Visit the DMV in person
• Bring proof of identity, SSN, and two proofs of Nevada residency
• Your license will feature a gold star in the upper right corner

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Nevada Driver’s License Fees (2025)

License Type	Fee (Approx.)
Standard Class C License (8 yrs)	$42.25
Instruction Permit	$23.25
Motorcycle Endorsement	$22.25
Duplicate or Replacement License	$18.25
REAL ID License	No extra fee if issued during normal renewal

Additional testing fees may apply for written or skills tests.

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Nevada DMV Services

• New license issuance and testing
• REAL ID upgrades and renewals
• Out-of-state license transfers
• Learner’s permits and teen driver licensing
• CDL and motorcycle endorsements
• Name and address changes
• Online appointment scheduling

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Required Documents Checklist

• U.S. passport or certified birth certificate
• Social Security card or tax form
• Two documents showing Nevada residency
• Current out-of-state license (if transferring)
• Driver’s ed certificate (for teens)

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For up-to-date information, visit the official Nevada DMV website.