2b – Proof of Residence and ID
2b – Proof of Residence and ID
Proof of Identity & Nevada Residential Address
You must be a Nevada resident and provide a Nevada street address to obtain any driver’s license, instruction permit, or ID card. You must also surrender any existing U.S.-issued license or ID card.
Nevada Driver’s License
You need a Nevada driver’s license if you live or work in Nevada (except for border state employees) and want to drive on Nevada streets and highways.
Drivers moving into Nevada from another state must apply for a license within 30 days after becoming a resident.
To get a Nevada license, you will need to complete an application form and visit your local full-service DMV office.
You must also be at least 16 years old and provide proof of your full legal name, age, Social Security number if one has been issued to you, and Nevada residency.
A Social Security number is not necessary to get a Driver Authorization Card (DAC).
A first-time Nevada driver’s license is valid for eight years and expires on your birthday unless limited-term immigration documents are presented as evidence of your name and date of birth.
If limited-term immigration documents are used, the expiration of your driver’s license will coincide with the departure date that is electronically verified by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or one year if no date is provided by DHS. At no time will a driver’s license or identification card be valid for more than eight years (NRS 483.290).
Individuals Ages 65 and Older
and those born during an odd-numbered year will receive a 4-year license upon renewal before January 1, 2018. Individuals under the age of 65 who are born during an even-numbered year will receive an 8-year license at their next renewal. All new licenses for people under the age of 65 will be issued an 8-year-end date. Once you have passed the Driving Skills Test, you will return to the DMV to have your new license processed. The fee is $23.25. The DMV will punch a hole in your Instruction Permit and return it to you along with an interim paper document that certifies your driving privilege. The actual license will be mailed to you within 10 business days.
2b – PROOF OF RESIDENCE AND ID
THREE SETS OF NEEDED REQUIREMENTS
Nevada has three sets of requirements for proof of identity, including a “Real ID” license or ID card that meets federal requirements under the Real ID Act of 2005.
SEE BELOW: the Three Sets of Identification Requirements
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is now offering Nevadans a choice of which type of driver’s license or identification card they may carry. Residents may choose between a “Real ID” compliant card and a standard card.
The distinction between cards is important as the federal government will eventually require people boarding commercial aircraft using a driver’s license or state-issued ID card to have a card from a Real ID-compliant state.
Choice of Identification Card
Nevada has three sets of requirements for proof of identity. Most motorists will apply for a Real ID driver’s license or a standard Nevada license.
Those who cannot meet the requirements for a Real ID or standard license may apply for a Driver Authorization Card (DAC), which is not valid for identification.
STANDARD DRIVER'S LICENSE
What is the difference with a REAL ID
Does it mean my regular driver’s license is NOT REAL?
UNTIL NOW a driver’s license was not a “Real ID,” it was a “Standard Driver’s License.
If it does not have a golden star on the top right it is a Standard driver’s license.
In Nevada, Driving Is Considered a Privilege, NOT A RIGHT.
a) Driving recklessly or carelessly,
b) Disregarding the law and rules of the road,
c) Driving without paying attention to the safety of others.
REAL ID does NOT apply to the following:
- Entering Federal facilities that do not require a person to present identification,
- Voting or registering to vote,
- Applying for or receiving Federal benefits,
- Being licensed by a state to drive,
- Accessing Health or life-preserving services (including hospitals and health clinics), law enforcement, or constitutionally protected activities (including a defendant’s access to court proceedings),
- Participating in law enforcement proceedings or investigations.
a) Under 18 years of age:
Note: The Driver’s Ed is NOT a requirement to pass the written test of the learner’s permit but having done the Driver’s Ed prior (at 15) will certainly be helpful to pass it.
The Driver’s Ed Certificate is Only required for the Driver’s License at 16, on top of the Permit. permit.
The Permit is the DMV test that will allow you to seat in the driver seat and learn how to drive. It is like a driver’s license for
learners to practice driving (teens must be with an adult supervisor who has a driver’s license for more than one year.
b)Adults from 18 years of age and older:
”if you cannot meet these requirements, you may qualify for a Driver Authorization Card (DAC). This is only a basic Driver’s License that cannot be used as an ID.
18 years old and older must apply for an Instruction Permit at the DMV first and pass the Knowledge Test and Vision Test ( see above).
If granted, you will then be eligible to schedule a Driving Skills Test and get a full license.
Adults do not need to pass Driver’s Ed to apply for a driver’s license. This is only a requirement for teenagers and is different from the DMV Knowledge Test.
Passing the Driver’s Ed test is only addition for teens and does not replace the DMV Written Test (or Knowledge Test or Instruction Permit, or Learner’s Permit) that is mandatory for everyone before passing the Driving Test.
Adults are welcome to follow our driver’s ed course to refresh their memory and feel more confident driving. No need to pass the exam. ( save 50 percent)
Out of State Issues and Answers
New Residents
Driver’s Education is not required for any applicant age 18 or older, or for a driver under 18 who has received a license with full driving privileges issued by another state. All applicants under 21, however, must take Vision and Written Tests
Applicants with restricted or graduated licenses or those with out-of-state instruction permits must complete Driver’s Education unless they live in an area of Nevada that is exempt. The Beginning Driver Experience Log must also be completed
Nevada Residents
Whether you are moving to another state or just visiting, you should be able to drive with a Nevada Instruction Permit as long as you follow the laws of the other state as they pertain to having a licensed driver with you, curfews, etc. Check with law enforcement or state DMV in each area where you will be traveling. If you are moving permanently, contact your new state’s DMV for information on Driver’s Education and other requirements to get your license.
Non-U.S. Citizens
Nevada does not issue licenses or ID cards to tourists. Other non-U.S. citizens may, or may not, be eligible for a License or a Driver Authorization Card depending on their specific immigration status.
Non-citizens who have U.S.-issued immigration documents may qualify for a Real ID or a standard Nevada license or ID card. Others may qualify for a Driver Authorization Card.
Non-U.S. citizens who have applied for, but not received, a Social Security number may attest to this on the driver’s license application. They are not required to give proof of a Social Security number.
visitors
Nevada honors out-of-state Instruction Permits. If the permit is valid in your home state, you can drive in Nevada with a licensed driver 21 years or older seated next to you. Nevada also honors out-of-state Driver’s Licenses, but you must follow Nevada’s restrictions.
IF YOU ARE LICENSED IN ANOTHER STATE
If you are now licensed in another state within the U.S. and are moving to Nevada, see DMV New Resident Guide.
You must give proof of identity and take all three tests – Vision, Knowledge, and Skills – if you have never been licensed in the U.S. or if your earlier U.S. license has been expired, suspended, or revoked for more than one year. See License Testing for details. We will explain the driver’s licenses in the next lesson (Lesson 3: Nevada Teens: Topic 3b).
Driver’s Education is not required for beginning drivers 18 and older. If you are a new driver we recommend learning with a professional instructor, see http://lasvegasnvdrivingschool.com/ or call Thierry (702)556-7936 DMV Licensed instructors
Suspensions and Revocations
If your driving privilege is suspended or revoked in Nevada or another U.S. state, you must follow that state’s reinstatement requirements.
The DMV checks the national Problem Driver Pointer System, Social Security Online Verification, and the validity of your address.
It’s all about awareness and responsibility.
You want to be an adult, act like one.
No more games, no more show off, you are a grown-up – show it!
ADULTS OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE:
IF THE TIMER IS SHOWING FOR YOU PLEASE CONTACT US TO HAVE IT REMOVED, This is only a DMV request for teens.
End of Topic 2 b: “PROOF OF RESIDENCE AND ID”
Next Step. Training Quiz #2.
