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Nevada · Permit test

How to get a Nevada driver's license

Every new Nevada driver passes a vision test, the 25-question written test and a road test. Teens get an instruction permit at 15 and a half, hold it 6 months, finish driver education and log 50 hours before they can be licensed at 16. Adults 18 and older can skip the permit. If you move to Nevada, you have 30 days to apply for a Nevada license.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

Steps by age

Under 1818 and older
Written testFrom 15 and a half, online or at the DMVOnline or at the DMV
Instruction permitRequired, held at least 6 monthsOptional
Driver educationRequired for most first-time driversNot required
Practice hours50 supervised, 10 at night, on RoadReady or the DLD-130 logNone listed by the DMV
Road testAt 16 or olderOnce you pass the written test
Fee to finish$22.50 to complete the permit$41.50 for an 8-year license if you skip the permit

Fees are as of October 2026, plus the $25 testing fee for your first written and road tests.

Your first license under 18

  1. Pass the written test and get your instruction permit with a parent or guardian.
  2. Take driver education: 30 hours in a classroom, or an approved online course. If there's no course within 30 miles and you can't take one online, you log 100 hours instead of 50.
  3. Practice with a licensed driver who is at least 21 with a year of experience, sitting beside you. Log 50 hours, 10 after dark.
  4. Stay clear of at-fault crashes, moving violations and drug or alcohol convictions for 6 months.
  5. Pass the road test, then pay $22.50. Your permit is hole-punched, you get a paper license, and the card arrives within 10 business days.

Rules for new teen drivers

  • For the first 6 months, no passengers under 18 except immediate family.
  • No driving from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. until you turn 18, unless you're going to or from a scheduled event. The DMV says proof may be needed.
  • The alcohol limit for drivers under 21 is 0.02%.
  • A parent or guardian who signed for you can cancel your license any time before you turn 18.

Adults and new residents

If you've never been licensed in the U.S., or your license has been expired, suspended or revoked for over a year, you show proof of identity and pass the vision, written and road tests. A permit is optional, but without one you book the drive test in person at a DMV office.

New residents must apply within 30 days of moving to Nevada. Nevada doesn't issue licenses to tourists. If you can't meet the identity rules for a standard license, you may qualify for a Driver Authorization Card.

Nevada DMV: Teen driving ↗Nevada DMV: Adult drivers 18 and older ↗

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Sources: Nevada DMV and 5 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.