Commercial Learner's Permits: The Nevada DMV issues Commercial Learner Permits (CLP) in lieu of Commercial Driver’s License Instruction Permits (CDL IP) effective May 9, 2016.
Any change to an existing CDL Instruction Permit will result in a new CLP being issued. The driver must follow all CLP requirements.
A CLP has the following requirements:
You must have a Commercial Driver License (CDL) to drive a commercial motor vehicle.
A commercial motor vehicle is a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle —
You must present Proof of Identity, Social Security Number and Proof of Nevada Residency if you have never had commercial driving privileges in Nevada or if you are upgrading your existing CDL to a Real ID.
You must present:
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Born Outside the U.S.
Permanent Residents
Limited-Term Residents Licenses will be marked "LIMITED TERM."
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Documents must list the complete Social Security number. See Documents You Need for a Social Security card on the SSA website if you do not have proof of your number. Veterans - Honorably-discharged U.S. military veterans may have a Veteran designation placed on their license or ID. Present evidence of honorable discharge.
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Documents must be valid originals or certified copies that were issued in the United States (except for foreign passports). The DMV does not accept photocopies. Maiden Name/Name Changes - If your passport or other document listed above contains your current legal name, you do not need to provide proof of a name change. If your proof of identity document does not contain your current full legal name, you must present documentation of any name change(s). This may include a marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption records or court order. In a case of multiple name changes, you may be asked for marriage certificates or other proof of each change. Divorce decrees must reference the maiden name or former name before marriage. If you lack these documents, contact your state or county Vital Statistics Office. A list is available from the National Center for Health Statistics. You may also use www.vitalchek.com or a similar commercial service. Contact the Social Security Administration if necessary. The DMV does not accept:
Residents of all U.S. territories and foreign countries must meet the Proof of Identity requirements and take vision, knowledge and skills tests to qualify for a driver license. |
You must present two of the following documents for any original Nevada Commercial Learner's Permit or Commercial Driver's License.
Nevada now issues Commercial Learner Permits (CLP) rather than Instruction Permits. Nevada does not issue "Non-Domiciled" CLPs to residents of other U.S. jurisdictions.
Any change to an existing CDL Instruction Permit will result in a new CLP being issued. The driver must follow all CLP requirements.
You must obtain a CLP if:
Here are the requirements for a commercial learner's permit:
A CLP may have only the following endorsements. No others may be listed.
All other endorsements are added to the CDL once you pass the appropriate knowledge test.
For more information on school buses, see Section 10 of the CDL Handbook.
If you wish to change vehicle class, endorsements or restrictions that require a skills test, you must obtain a new CLP and all CLP rules start over.
A Commercial Learner's Permit is valid for 180 days from the date of issuance. Permits can be renewed, but you may have to retake tests.
Plan ahead and avoid these pitfalls:
You may drive only under the direct supervision of a CDL holder who:
A CLP holder with a (N) tanker endorsement may only operate an empty tank vehicle and is prohibited from operating any tank vehicle that previously contained hazardous materials that has not been purged of any residue.
See Commercial Driving Schools for a list of licensed private schools.
You must hold a CLP for at least 14 days prior to any skills test. If your testing will be done by a Third Party Certifier, it must be scheduled at least four days in advance. Interpreters are not allowed during skills testing.
The fee to complete a CLP and issue a CDL is $58.25.
You must visit a CDL office for all commercial license transactions.
For general questions on commercial licensing, send an email or call one of our main numbers:
Las Vegas area | (702) 486-4368 option 6 |
Reno/Sparks/Carson City | (775) 684-4368 option 6 |
Elsewhere in Nevada | (877) 368-7828 option 6 |
Call the office directly at the numbers below to schedule a skills test.
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Ready to go? Get in line before you leave! We'll text or call you with an estimated wait time, then keep you up to date as your turn approaches. You don't have to wait at the DMV office! The Carson City office also offers appointments for all services except knowledge tests.
Use the office phone numbers below only to schedule a driving skills test. You must pass any required knowledge test before scheduling a skills test. See Fees for fee information.
Carson City |
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Elko |
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North Las Vegas |
DASH PASS is not available at this office. |
Sparks |
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Winnemucca |
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According to federal regulation 49 CFR 383.51, upon receipt of a DUI conviction, a Commercial Driver License will be suspended for one full year (three full years if carrying hazardous materials) for a first offense and for life upon a second or subsequent offense.
A commercial license has two parts: a commercial side (CDL) and a non-commercial side (NCDL). When a driver’s NCDL is revoked or suspended, the CDL is also affected. If he is convicted of a first DUI offense by the court, his NCDL will be revoked for 90 days and his CDL privilege will be suspended for at least one year.
Between the time when a person is arrested for a possible DUI and when he is convicted of DUI by a court of law, there may be a period of time when his license will be revoked. When the court convicts him of the DUI, the commercial side of his license must be suspended for at least one full year. The non-commercial side of his license must also be revoked. However, the number of days he already went without a license can be applied to the end of his non-commercial license penalty period. This would allow him to shorten his 90-day NCDL penalty period by the number of days he is credited. His CDL will still remain suspended for at least one full year.
For example, if a conviction is received for a CDL holder or any individual who was driving a commercial motor vehicle, his CDL will be suspended and his NCDL will be revoked. If the individual went without his license for, say, five weeks, that five weeks may be credited to his NCDL penalty period. He may apply for reinstatement of his NCDL five weeks sooner than the end of his 90-day penalty period. however, No credit will be applied to the 1-year CDL suspension.