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NEVADA DMV ANNOUNCES PHASE-OUT OF LIMITED-TERM COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSES

Change aligns with new federal requirements and continued program integrity

CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced a plan to phase out the issuance and renewal of Limited-Term (non-domiciled) Commercial Learner’s Permits (CLPs) and Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) in compliance with new federal regulations issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Effective immediately, Nevada will continue its temporary pause on issuing or renewing Limited-Term CLPs/CDLs while the state begins a gradual phase-out of the program. The FMCSA’s Interim Final Rule, effective September 29, 2025, limits eligibility to specific visa categories and requires states to align their CDL programs with federal standards.

“Nevada is taking a proactive, responsible approach to comply with the new federal requirements,” said Tonya Laney, Director of the Nevada DMV. “By phasing out the Limited-Term CDL program, we are protecting federal highway funding, maintaining program integrity, and ensuring that Nevada’s licensing system remains fully compliant with national standards.”

Program impact:

• Approximately 980 active Limited-Term CDL holders are affected statewide.
• 62 drivers from Mexico and Canada will have their Limited-Term CDLs canceled, as they are required under federal law to be licensed by their home countries.

During the transition, affected drivers may apply for a Non-Commercial Driver’s License (NCDL) or Driver Authorization Card (DAC) if they meet eligibility requirements.

• Nevada will allow existing Limited-Term CDLs to expire naturally based on the driver’s lawful stay as determined by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
• No new or duplicate Limited-Term CDLs will be issued.

For additional information and updates, visit dmv.nv.gov.

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