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DRIVER LICENSE
 Your
Valid, State-Issued Driver License or ID Card
This must contain your name and date of birth. You must surrender this and it will be returned to your previous state for cancellation. You must also provide additional proof of identity as listed below.
If your license is expired,
revoked or suspended, see Driving Tests. If you have
never been licensed in the U.S., see Beginning
Drivers 18 & Older or Nevada Teen Driving.
Nevada requires special endorsements for Class C license
holders to tow multiple trailers or trailers in excess of 10,000 pounds.
Additional testing is required.
Proof
of Your Social Security Number
If your social security number is not printed on your driver license, you will need to
bring your social security card. If you do not have a card, alternative
documents include a state license or ID with the number listed, a U.S. Military Identification
Card, an original DD-214 Military Separation Form or Social Security
Administration documentation that you are receiving Social Security benefits.
Additional Proof
of Identity
We do not accept other states’ licenses, instruction permits or ID cards as proof of identity. Please bring one of the documents listed in addition to your license, permit or ID card. All documents must be originals. We do not accept photocopies.
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Proof of Identity Documents
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Certified U.S. Issued Birth Certificate or Certified Abstract (hospital copies are not accepted)
U.S. Passport (valid or expired less than 1 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
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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.
Documents must be originals or certified
copies. In a case of multiple name changes, you may be asked for records
of each change.
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Residents of all U.S. territories and foreign countries must meet the Proof of Identity requirements and take vision, knowledge and skills tests.
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If you cannot meet these requirements, E-Mail or call your local DMV office before applying for a license, permit or ID.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Nevada Vehicle Liability Insurance
Be sure the name(s) on your insurance match the names(s) on your registration
exactly.
Insurance must be issued by a Nevada-licensed carrier. Out of state insurance is
not accepted. If you are moving from another state, you must notify your agent or insurance company that you have moved to Nevada. Or, purchase a new policy here.
Nevada insurance is necessary to comply with our Insurance
Verification Program. The minimum liability insurance requirement is $15,000/$30,000/$10,000. You must
keep a Nevada Evidence of Insurance card in your vehicle at all times and
present it to law enforcement upon request.
Nevada Emissions Vehicle Inspection Report (if needed)
Smog checks are required on gasoline and diesel powered cars and
trucks, 1968 and newer, based in and around Las Vegas and Reno. New vehicles
are exempt on their first and second registration. Diesel vehicles with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000
pounds are also exempt. You must have a Nevada smog
check even if your vehicle was recently tested in another state. See Emissions.
Your Current Registration(s) and License Plates
New residents must surrender their out-of-state plates. If you do not have the registration slip, we will teletype your home state for verification. Expired registrations are subject to late fees.
Most trailers must be registered and titled if used on any public street.
If your home state does not register and/or title trailers, call or e-mail
for an explanation of requirements.
Title(s),
Unless Held By Lienholder
You have the option of retaining your out-of-state title. However, we strongly suggest getting a Nevada title if your vehicle is paid for. This will minimize problems when you sell your vehicle.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Inspections
Any vehicle or trailer which has never been registered or titled in Nevada must be inspected. This is done at DMV offices. At larger offices, drive to the VIN inspection station outside the main DMV building first. Residents of the Minden area should visit an Authorized Inspection
Station. VIN inspections may also be completed by law enforcement officers using the Vehicle
Inspection Certificate RD-15.
Fees
DMV accepts cash, checks, money orders for the exact amount due, electronic checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Out-of-state checks are accepted with the approval of a DMV supervisor.
Have your VIN ready and use our Online
Fee Estimate for estimates of vehicle registration fees. (Estimate only - total fees will be slightly higher.) Nevada charges basic
registration fees and taxes based on the value of your vehicle. We do not
give credits or refunds of other states' fees.
Driver Licenses cost $22, $17 for those 65 and older.
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