New Adult Drivers (18 +) Nevada Driver License

Follow 3 simple steps: pass the written test, take your road test, and get licensed.

Instruction permits are optional.

If you choose not to obtain one, you will not be able to schedule your drive test appointment online. After passing the written test, you must schedule your drive test in person at the office.

Take the Online Test

4 Steps to Get New Adult Drivers (18 + ) Drivers License

Follow our step-by-step guide to get your adult driver's license in Nevada. Adults may skip the Instruction permit and go straight to Road test if preferred.

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1. Written Knowledge Test

Pass the written test to demonstrate your understanding of Nevada driving laws.

Take Your Written Test
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2. Instruction Permit (Optional)

Get an instruction permit or skip it and prepare for the road test.

Get Your Permit
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3. Take a Road Test

Once you are ready, go take a behind the wheel test

Take the Road Test
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4. Get Your License

Once you pass your road test and meet all requirements, you're ready to get your license.

Finish Licensing Process

Nevada Residency Laws

  • You must provide proof of identity and pass all three tests: vision, knowledge, and skills if you've never been licensed in the U.S. or if your prior license has been expired, suspended, or revoked for over one year.
  • Instruction permits is not required for beginning drivers 18 and older.
  •  if you have never been licensed in the U.S. or if your prior U.S. license has been expired, suspended or revoked for more than one year.
Schedule Drivers License Testing

Non U.S. Citizens

Before You Apply
  • Contact the DMV with your Status Code from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • The type of license/ID issued is based on your immigration status
Tourists

Nevada does not issue licenses or ID cards to tourists.

Non-U.S. Citizens

Eligibility depends on immigration status. You may qualify for:

  • A Real ID or Standard License/ID (with U.S. immigration documents)
  • A Driver Authorization Card (if not eligible for a standard license)
  • Pass vision, knowledge, and skills tests

See Proof of Identity and Residency to choose the right card.

Social Security Number

If you’ve applied for but not yet received an SSN, you may attest to this on your application.

  • Proof of SSN is not required in this case.
Testing Requirements
  • Knowledge and skills tests may be waived
  • Applies to applicants age 21 and older

Document Requirments: Additional documentation may still be required based on your specific situation.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, you must:

  • Be 21 or older
  • Hold a valid Class B Taiwan Driver’s License
  • Present a Verification Certificate of Driver’s License from a Taiwan Consulate Office
    • If not in English, it must be translated by the consulate or a DMV-approved Translator
  •  (DMV 015) Complete the Drive Test Waiver for Taiwan Nationals (PDF).
Additional Requirements

You must still:

  • Pass the vision test
  • Pass the knowledge test
  • Provide Proof of Identity and Proof of Nevada Residency

Fee Waiver for Homeless Youth (Under 25)

  • The DMV is authorized to waive the fee for homeless persons under 25 years of age to obtain an original, renewal or duplicate driver license or ID card.
  • You must apply in person at a DMV office and complete the declaration form.
DMV 128 Form

Suspension and Revocations

Suspended or Revoked License?

If your driving privilege is suspended or revoked in Nevada or another U.S. state, you must:

  • Follow that state’s reinstatement process
  • Resolve any out-of-state issues before applying in Nevada
What the DMV Checks
  • Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS)
  • Social Security Online Verification
  • Address validity

See Driver License Suspensions – Out of State Issues and Answers for more info.