What to bring for a Nevada permit, license or ID

Proof of identity

For a REAL ID, bring one of these: a U.S. passport or passport card, an original or certified U.S. birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240), a naturalization or citizenship certificate (N-550 or N-560), a Permanent Resident Card (I-551), a foreign passport with the right visa and I-94, or an Employment Authorization Card (I-766).

Hospital birth certificates, foreign licenses, foreign birth certificates, military IDs and consular IDs don't work for a REAL ID or standard card. Several of them do count toward a Driver Authorization Card.

Social Security number

Bring your Social Security card, a W-2, an IRS 1099 or a printed pay stub showing your full number and current legal name. If you've applied for a number but don't have it yet, you can say so on your application instead.

Nevada residency requirements: two proofs of address

• Dated within 60 days: a rent receipt or lease, a utility bill, a bank or credit card statement, a pay stub, a Nevada school record, a voter registration card, or a hotel or RV park record for a stay of 30 days or more.
• Most recent copy: car insurance card or bill, a medical bill, a tax or property tax record, or a mortgage or deed of trust.
• Printouts from online accounts are accepted.
• No documents in your name? The DMV's own forms can help: Certification of Nevada Residency (DMV 005), Relief Agency or Shelter Certification (DMV 115) and Property Owner Residency Affidavit (DMV 116).

Nevada REAL ID

A Nevada REAL ID has a gold Nevada outline with a star. You need one, or another accepted ID such as a passport, to board a domestic flight or enter secure federal buildings. A standard Nevada license still lets you drive and is fine for state uses, but it's marked 'Not for REAL ID Purposes'.

You must apply in person with an appointment. A REAL ID must show your physical address. The upgrade is $8.50 for a license or ID, or nothing if you add it during another transaction, as of October 2026.

Under 18 or changing your name

Teens applying for a permit also bring a Certification of Attendance (DMV 301) signed within the last 60 days, the Minor Affidavit (DP-38), and a parent or guardian.

If your name has changed, bring proof of every change, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption record or court order. A Social Security card doesn't count as proof of a name change.