NRS: CHAPTER 483 - DRIVERS’ LICENSES; DRIVING SCHOOLS AND DRIVING INSTRUCTORS

NRS 483.222 Department authorized to enter agreement with Department of Veterans Services for purposes of sharing information relevant to verifying whether applicant was honorably discharged.

NRS 483.225 List of licensed drivers to be provided for selection of jury; reimbursement of Department.

Issuance, Expiration and Renewal

NRS 483.230 Licensing of drivers required; vehicle being towed; possession of more than one license prohibited.

NRS 483.235 Holders of class A noncommercial drivers’ licenses: Department to adopt regulations concerning driving of combinations of vehicles of certain length and weight.

NRS 483.240 Exemptions from licensing.

NRS 483.245 License issued by this State required when person becomes resident; issuance; reciprocal agreements with other states or countries.

NRS 483.250 Issuance of license to certain persons prohibited; exceptions.

NRS 483.2521 Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Prerequisites to issuance of license.

NRS 483.2523 Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Restriction on transporting certain passengers under 18 years of age during initial period of licensure; penalty; effect of violation.

NRS 483.2525 Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Violation of restriction on transporting certain passengers during initial period of licensure not primary offense; issuance of citations.

NRS 483.2527 Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Information included on and format of license; regulations.

NRS 483.2529 Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Duration of restriction or suspension of license for certain violations.

NRS 483.255 Department to adopt regulations regarding hours of training required for issuance of license to minor who attends school for training drivers.

NRS 483.267 Restricted license for person between ages of 14 and 18 if medical hardship exists in family: Issuance; application; restrictions. [Effective until the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.267 Restricted license for person between ages of 14 and 18 years if medical hardship exists in family: Issuance; application; restrictions. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.270 Restricted license for pupil in school: Issuance; application; restrictions; regulations. [Effective until the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.270 Restricted license for pupil in school: Issuance; application; restrictions; regulations. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.280 Instruction, restricted instruction and temporary drivers’ permits. [Effective until the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.280 Instruction, restricted instruction and temporary drivers’ permits. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.283 Proof of compliance with certain statutory provisions required for issuance to or renewal of license of certain criminal offenders; expiration of license; regulations.

NRS 483.289 Application for license or instruction permit: Choice of statutory provisions.

NRS 483.290 Application for license or instruction permit; acceptable documents for proof of full legal name and age; preregistration or registration to vote; authority of Department to refuse to accept certain documents; regulations; prohibition on acceptance of consular identification cards as proof of age or identity. [Effective through December 31, 2024.]

NRS 483.291 Application for driver authorization card or instruction permit; acceptable documents for proof of name, age and residence; requirements for card or permit; expiration and renewal; exceptions; limitations on use of card or permit. [Effective until the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.291 Application for driver authorization card or instruction permit; acceptable documents for proof of name, age and residence; requirements for card or permit; expiration and renewal; exceptions; limitations on use of card or permit. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.292 Declaration of status as veteran: Inquiry by Department upon application for instruction permit or license; provision of evidence by applicant; required documentation for designation of status on license or permit; monthly compilation and transmission to Department of Veterans Services of list of persons who have declared status.

NRS 483.2925 Designation of veteran status on license or permit; duties of Department.

NRS 483.294 Registration of certain males with Selective Service System when applying for license or permit to drive or driver authorization card; application for license or permit to drive or driver authorization card to include certain information concerning such registration; transmittal of information to Selective Service System.

NRS 483.295 Application from person previously licensed in another state; copy of record from other state becomes part of Nevada record; Department to furnish records to other states.

NRS 483.300 Signing and verification of application of minor by responsible person; liability.

NRS 483.310 Release from liability upon cancellation of minor’s license.

NRS 483.320 Cancellation of license upon death of person signing minor’s application.

NRS 483.325 Qualifications for safe driving of types of vehicles; types or classifications of licenses.

NRS 483.330 Examination of applicants; waiver of examination and fee by Department.

NRS 483.340 Issuance and contents of license; contents of license to be prescribed by regulation; license for purposes of identification only issued to certain persons; confidentiality of certain information; exception; prohibited acts; anatomical gifts; symbol indicating medical condition; Next-of-Kin Registry; adoption of regulations. [Effective until the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 282, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 1418.]

NRS 483.340 Issuance and contents of license; contents of license to be prescribed by regulation; license for purposes of identification only issued to certain persons; confidentiality of certain information; exception; prohibited acts; anatomical gifts; symbol indicating medical condition; Next-of-Kin Registry; adoption of regulations. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 282, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 1418.]

NRS 483.347 Shape of license; inclusion of photograph; issuance in certain circumstances of temporary driver’s license without photograph; duties of Department.

NRS 483.348 Issuance of specially designed driver’s licenses to insulin dependent diabetics and epileptics; Department of Public Safety required to provide for education of peace officers relating to treatment and identification of such persons.

NRS 483.3485 Program for imprinting symbol indicating medical condition on license: Establishment; regulations; single symbol; eligibility; records of medical condition; provision of information about program; donations.

NRS 483.349 Placement of designation on license issued to person with disability which limits or impairs ability to walk.

NRS 483.3495 Placement of designation on license issued to person with communication need; Department prohibited from requiring disclosure of communication need.

NRS 483.350 License to be carried and surrendered upon demand; limitation on conviction.

NRS 483.360 Restricted license; procedure for suspension or revocation; penalty.

NRS 483.363 Report requesting that Department examine licensee who may be unable to safely operate motor vehicle: Qualifications of persons who may file; required contents; confidentiality; exception; limitation upon filing; Administrator to prescribe form and procedure.

NRS 483.367 Report of inability of person to safely operate motor vehicle: Department to require examination and take other appropriate action; reinstatement of restricted, suspended or revoked license; issuance of replacement license.

NRS 483.370 Duplicate or substitute permit or license.

NRS 483.375 Change of full legal name on license: Requirements; circumstances when permitted; fee.

NRS 483.376 Alternate address on license at request of peace officer or retired peace officer: Requirements; application; regulations.

NRS 483.380 Expiration of license; exception; Department to prescribe by regulation when license expires; deferred expiration of license of persons on active duty in Armed Forces and certain members of their families.

NRS 483.382 Renewal of license: Notice to licensee; additional tests.

NRS 483.383 Renewal of license: Procedure for renewal by mail; regulations.

NRS 483.384 Renewal of license: Test of eyesight; report in lieu of test; regulations; when examination may be required.

NRS 483.386 Renewal of license: Reexamination upon good cause; penalty for late renewal; exemptions.

NRS 483.390 Notice of change of address.

NRS 483.400 Records of Department.

NRS 483.410 Fees and penalties: Amounts, payment and disposition.

NRS 483.415 Additional fee; deposit in Highway and Safety Administrative Account; use of money.

NRS 483.417 One-time waiver of fees to furnish duplicate license to homeless person or person recently released from prison, jail or detention facility; one-time waiver of fees to furnish original or renewal license or to reinstate license for person recently released from prison, jail or detention facility; one-time waiver of fee to furnish original or duplicate license to homeless child or youth; acceptance of gifts, grants and donations.

Cancellation, Suspension and Revocation

NRS 483.419 Definitions.

NRS 483.4193 “Ignition interlock device” defined.

NRS 483.4194 “Ignition interlock privilege” defined.

NRS 483.420 Authority of Department to cancel license.

NRS 483.430 Suspension or revocation of privilege of nonresident; report of certain civil infractions or convictions in this State or revocation or suspension involving nonresident.

NRS 483.440 Suspension or revocation of license or privilege upon conviction in another state.

NRS 483.441 Suspension of license for delinquent payment of administrative fines and other costs owed pursuant to NRS 706.476 or 706.771; notice; plan for repayment; reinstatement; fee for reinstatement.

NRS 483.443 Suspension of license for failure to comply with certain subpoenas or warrants or failure to satisfy arrearage in payment of support for child; reinstatement of license. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

NRS 483.443 Suspension of license for failure to satisfy arrearage in payment of support for child; reinstatement of license. [Effective on the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

NRS 483.445 Suspension or revocation of license of member of Armed Forces.

NRS 483.447 Future driving privileges: Deemed possession by unlicensed driver who operates vehicle in Nevada.

NRS 483.448 Future driving privileges: Notice; demerit points; suspension; hearing.

NRS 483.450 Conviction of offense or finding of civil infraction: Regulations prescribing recordation of conviction or finding; duties of courts; expenses.

NRS 483.460 Mandatory revocation of license, permit or privilege to drive; period of revocation; tolling of period of revocation during imprisonment; ineligibility for restricted license or ignition interlock privilege; action to carry out court’s order.

NRS 483.461 Mandatory suspension of license of person less than 21 years of age if test shows concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.08 in blood or breath; cancellation of suspension and credit toward subsequent revocation or suspension. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition to receiving federal funding for the construction of highways in this State.]

NRS 483.461 Mandatory suspension of license of person less than 21 years of age if test shows concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.10 in blood or breath; cancellation of suspension and credit toward subsequent revocation or suspension. [Effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition to receiving federal funding for the construction of highways in this State.]

NRS 483.462 Test indicating person less than 21 years of age has concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.08 in blood or breath; duties of peace officer and Department; order for suspension of license. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition to receiving federal funding for the construction of highways in this State.]

NRS 483.462 Test indicating person less than 21 years of age has concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.10 in blood or breath; duties of peace officer and Department; order for suspension of license. [Effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition to receiving federal funding for the construction of highways in this State.]

NRS 483.463 Review of order of suspension issued pursuant to NRS 483.462; hearing; issuance of temporary license; affirmation or rescission of suspension; judicial review. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition to receiving federal funding for the construction of highways in this State.]

NRS 483.463 Review of order of suspension issued pursuant to NRS 483.462; hearing; issuance of temporary license; affirmation or rescission of suspension; judicial review. [Effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition to receiving federal funding for the construction of highways in this State.]

NRS 483.464 Issuance of restricted license after certain period if license suspended pursuant to NRS 483.462.

NRS 483.465 Mandatory suspension of license when person violates promise to appear pursuant to citation: Notice; period of suspension.

NRS 483.470 Grounds for discretionary suspension of license without preliminary hearing; notice; hearing.

NRS 483.473 Establishment of uniform system of demerit points; schedule of demerits; assessment of points.

NRS 483.475 Demerit points: Cancellation for successful completion of course of traffic safety; limitations; suspension of license; cumulative period for suspension; notice; hearing.

NRS 483.477 Attendance at school for training drivers upon suspension.

NRS 483.480 Department may require examination before suspension or revocation of license; no additional fee or examination for reinstatement under certain circumstances.

NRS 483.490 Issuance of restricted license; penalties; period of suspension or revocation; issuance of ignition interlock privilege. [Effective until the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.490 Issuance of restricted license; penalties; period of suspension or revocation; issuance of ignition interlock device. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.495 Tests and other requirements for reinstatement of license; waiver of tests or requirements; modification of revocation, suspension or cancellation.

NRS 483.500 Surrender and reissuance of license upon suspension or revocation.

NRS 483.505 Voluntary surrender of license; reissuance.

NRS 483.510 Operation in this State under foreign license during suspension or revocation prohibited.

NRS 483.520 Judicial review.

NRS 483.525 Proof of financial responsibility required for restoration of revoked license, permit or privilege; maintenance; suspension for failure to maintain.

Violations

NRS 483.530 Unlawful uses of license; prohibited acts related to provision of false information or commission of fraud in connection with application for license or identification card; penalties.

NRS 483.550 Driving without valid license; penalty.

NRS 483.560 Driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended; probation, suspended sentences and plea bargaining prohibited; exception; penalties.

NRS 483.570 Driving when privilege as nonresident cancelled, suspended or revoked; penalty.

NRS 483.575 Driving if epilepsy severely impairs ability to safely operate motor vehicle; penalty; duties of physician or advanced practice registered nurse.

NRS 483.580 Permitting unauthorized minor to drive; penalty.

NRS 483.590 Permitting unauthorized person to drive; penalty.

NRS 483.600 Employing unlicensed driver; penalty.

NRS 483.610 Renting motor vehicle to another: Conditions; record; penalty.

Penalties

NRS 483.620 Violation not declared to be misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony is civil infraction.

Construction

NRS 483.630 Uniformity of interpretation.

INTERSTATE AGREEMENTS

NRS 483.635 Authority of Department to enter into agreement to facilitate exchange of information concerning drivers’ licenses and driving records; regulations.

NEXT-OF-KIN REGISTRY

NRS 483.643 “Identification card” defined. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.645 “Next-of-Kin Registry” defined. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.647 “Registrant” defined. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.651 Establishment of Registry by Department; Department to provide access by certain persons. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.653 Registration with Registry: Requirements; designation of emergency contact person. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.655 Law enforcement personnel required to search Registry after certain motor vehicle crashes; notification of emergency contact person; procedure for notification upon death of registrant. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.657 Law enforcement personnel authorized to search Registry upon certain accident or emergency situations; notification of emergency contact person; procedures for notification upon death of registrant. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.661 Immunity from liability for certain persons using Registry. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.663 Authority of Department to adopt regulations. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

DRIVING SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTORS

NRS 483.700 License required.

NRS 483.710 Requirements for licensure as operator of school.

NRS 483.720 Requirements for licensure as instructor for school.

NRS 483.7205 Applicant for licensure as operator of school or instructor for school: Submission of fingerprints; payment of fee.

NRS 483.721 Application for licensure as instructor for school to include social security number. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

NRS 483.722 Payment of child support: Statement by applicant for licensure as instructor for school; grounds for denial of license; duty of Department. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

NRS 483.723 Minimum age for training; exceptions.

NRS 483.725 Courses of training: Required topics of instruction; use of communications technology for interactive instruction and testing; regulations.

NRS 483.727 Defensive driving course: Department to approve under certain circumstances; Department to maintain list of approved courses; regulations.

NRS 483.730 Licenses: Issuance; term; renewal; training; exception.

NRS 483.740 Liability insurance.

NRS 483.745 Inspection of vehicles: Frequency; results to be provided to Department within certain period; Department to adopt certain regulations; results thereof to be maintained for certain period.

NRS 483.750 Maintenance of vehicles.

NRS 483.755 Books and records: Location; inspection and copying; retention.

NRS 483.760 Grounds for refusal to issue or cancellation, revocation or suspension of license.

NRS 483.765 Suspension of license as instructor for school for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

NRS 483.767 Administrative fines; opportunity for hearing; disposition of fines collected; injunctions and other remedies.

NRS 483.770 Exemptions.

NRS 483.780 Fees.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PUPILS FOR AUTOMOBILE DRIVER EDUCATION

NRS 483.785 Department authorized to accept gifts and grants of money to provide financial assistance to certain pupils for automobile drivers’ education; regulations.

REGISTRY OF PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED

NRS 483.790 Definitions.

NRS 483.800 Information to be furnished to Department; establishment of registry; regulations; maintenance of file; confidentiality; exception; penalty.

IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR PERSONS WITHOUT DRIVERS’ LICENSES

NRS 483.810 Legislative findings and declaration.

NRS 483.820 Persons entitled to card; fees.

NRS 483.825 One-time waiver of fees to furnish duplicate card to homeless person or person recently released from prison, jail or detention facility; one-time waiver of fees to furnish original or renewal card or reinstate card for person recently released from prison, jail or detention facility; reimbursement; one-time waiver of fee to furnish original or duplicate card to homeless child or youth; acceptance of gifts, grants and donations. [Effective through December 31, 2025.]

NRS 483.830 Duties of Director.

NRS 483.840 Form and effect of card; Department to adopt regulations prescribing contents of card; duties of Department concerning anatomical gifts, indicia of medical condition and Next-of-Kin Registry; Anatomical Gift Account; donor registry. [Effective until the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 282, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 1418.]

NRS 483.840 Form and effect of card; Department to adopt regulations prescribing contents of card; duties of Department concerning anatomical gifts, indicia of medical condition and Next-of-Kin Registry; Anatomical Gift Account; donor registry. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 282, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 1418.]

NRS 483.850 Application for card; required contents; duties of applicant; preregistration or registration to vote; surrender of driver’s license or identification card issued by another state or jurisdiction. [Effective through December 31, 2024.]

NRS 483.852 Declaration of status as veteran: Inquiry by Department upon application for card; provision of evidence by applicant; required documentation for designation of status on card; monthly compilation and transmission to Department of Veterans Services of list of persons who have declared status.

NRS 483.853 Designation of veteran status on card; duties of Department.

NRS 483.854 Alternate address on card at request of peace officer or retired peace officer: Requirements; application; regulations.

NRS 483.855 Registration of certain males with Selective Service System when applying for identification card; application for identification card to include certain information concerning such registration; transmittal of information to Selective Service System.

NRS 483.860 Proof of full legal name and age; regulations; consular identification cards. [Effective through December 31, 2025.]

NRS 483.860 Proof of full legal name and age; regulations; consular identification cards. [Effective January 1, 2026.]

NRS 483.8605 Change of full legal name on card: Requirements; circumstances when permitted; fee.

NRS 483.861 Proof of compliance with certain statutory provisions required for issuance to or renewal of card of certain criminal offenders; expiration of card; regulations.

NRS 483.863 Program for imprinting symbol indicating medical condition on card: Establishment; regulations; single symbol; eligibility; records of medical condition; provision of information about program; donations.

NRS 483.865 Placement of designation on card issued to person with disability which limits or impairs ability to walk.

NRS 483.866 Placement of designation on card issued to person with communication need; Department prohibited from requiring person to disclose communication need.

NRS 483.867 Placement of designation on card issued to person who is seasonal resident.

NRS 483.870 Validity of card; surrender of card; report of change of information or loss of card.

NRS 483.875 Expiration as prescribed by regulation; renewability of card; duties of and restriction upon authority of Department.

NRS 483.880 Duplicate card; return of original.

NRS 483.890 Unlawful acts; penalty.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS’ LICENSES

General Provisions

NRS 483.900 Purposes.

NRS 483.902 Applicability.

NRS 483.904 Definitions.

Administration

NRS 483.906 Authority of Department.

NRS 483.908 Adoption of regulations.

NRS 483.910 Schedule of fees.

NRS 483.912 Administration of driving skills test by person or agency other than Department; credit for passing test.

NRS 483.914 Department to notify Commercial Driver’s License Information System of certain matters concerning issuance and validity of licenses.

NRS 483.916 Release of information regarding driver’s record.

NRS 483.918 Department to notify jurisdiction issuing license of certain violations committed in Nevada.

NRS 483.920 Effect of convictions entered in other states.

Restrictions and Requirements

NRS 483.924 Restrictions on driving commercial motor vehicle on highways of Nevada.

NRS 483.926 Commercial driver’s license: Privilege granted; general requirement; surrender of other licenses.

NRS 483.927 Designation of veteran status on license; duties of Department.

NRS 483.9275 Alternate address on license at request of peace officer or retired peace officer: Requirements; application; regulations.

NRS 483.928 Requirements for issuance of license. [Effective until the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.928 Requirements for issuance of license. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.929 Proof of compliance with certain statutory provisions required for issuance to or renewal of license of certain criminal offenders; expiration of license; regulations.

NRS 483.930 Transfer of license issued in another jurisdiction.

NRS 483.932 Use of license issued by another jurisdiction prohibited after becoming resident of Nevada.

NRS 483.933 Waiver of certain requirements for certain persons with experience driving commercial motor vehicles in Armed Forces of United States; requirements to obtain waiver. [Effective until the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.933 Waiver of certain requirements for certain persons with experience driving commercial motor vehicles in Armed Forces of United States; requirements to obtain waiver. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

NRS 483.934 Issuance of license or learner’s permit to nonresidents prohibited; exception.

NRS 483.936 Licensing and permitting of nonresidents.

NRS 483.937 Registration of certain males with Selective Service System when applying for commercial driver’s license; application for commercial driver’s license to include certain information concerning such registration; transmittal of information to Selective Service System.

NRS 483.938 Application for noncommercial driver’s license after disqualification for commercial driver’s license based on concentration of alcohol.

NRS 483.9382 Disqualification from operation of commercial motor vehicle upon conviction of certain offenses.

NRS 483.9383 Court required to notify Department of conviction of certain offenses requiring disqualification from operating commercial motor vehicle.

NRS 483.9385 Mandatory suspension of commercial driver’s license, commercial learner’s permit or privilege to drive commercial motor vehicle based upon result of test showing prohibited concentration of alcohol or presence of schedule I controlled substance. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition to receiving federal funding for the construction of highways in this State.]

NRS 483.9385 Mandatory suspension of commercial driver’s license, commercial learner’s permit or privilege to drive commercial motor vehicle based upon result of test showing prohibited concentration of alcohol or presence of schedule I controlled substance. [Effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition to receiving federal funding for the construction of highways in this State.]

NRS 483.939 Mandatory suspension of commercial driver’s license upon notice of conviction of violation of certain federal regulations; civil penalties for certain violation by holders of commercial drivers’ licenses and employers; regulations.

NRS 483.9395 Prohibited acts of employers.

NRS 483.940 Falsification of information or certification on application: Criminal and administrative penalties.

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NOTE: Section 2 of chapter 472, Statutes of Nevada 2011, at p. 2873, has been codified as NRS 482A.200.

MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS’ LICENSES (UNIFORM ACT)

General Provisions

NRS 483.010 Short title. The provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, may be cited as the Uniform Motor Vehicle Drivers’ License Act.

[49:190:1941; 1931 NCL § 4442.48]—(NRS A 1969, 537; 1975, 1076; 1977, 1060; 2001, 741; 2005, 1216, 2313; 2011, 2658)

NRS 483.015 Applicability. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.330, the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, apply only with respect to noncommercial drivers’ licenses.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1115; A 1997, 61; 2001, 741; 2005, 1216; 2009, 714; 2011, 2658; 2013, 1297, 1993; 2017, 223, 1279; 2023, 1715)

NRS 483.020 Definitions. As used in NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 483.030 to 483.190, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

[1:190:1941; 1931 NCL § 4442]—(NRS A 1969, 537; 1973, 1569; 1975, 1076; 1993, 271; 1995, 2762; 1997, 1221, 3046; 1999, 1109, 3408, 3441; 2003, 1236; 2005, 1216; 2009, 396, 714; 2011, 2659; 2013, 1297, 1993; 2017, 224, 1279; 2019, 1791; 2023, 1715)

NRS 483.030 “Administrator” defined. “Administrator” means the Director.

[Part 6:190:1941; A 1953, 191]—(NRS A 1957, 614; 1985, 1938)

NRS 483.035 “Border state employee” defined. “Border state employee” means a person whose legal residence is not in this State and who resides outside of the State of Nevada and who commutes into the State of Nevada solely for the purpose of employment.

(Added to NRS by 1973, 1569)

NRS 483.040 “Cancellation” and “cancelled” defined. “Cancellation” or “cancelled” means that a license which was issued through error or fraud is declared void and terminated. A new license may be obtained only as permitted in NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

[Part 7:190:1941; 1931 NCL § 4442.06]—(NRS A 1969, 537)

NRS 483.045 “Concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.08 in his or her blood or breath” defined. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition to receiving federal funding for the construction of highways in this State.] The phrase “concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.08 in his or her blood or breath” means 0.02 gram or more but less than 0.08 gram of alcohol per 100 milliliters of the blood of a person or per 210 liters of his or her breath.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 3044; A 1999, 2448; 2003, 2557)

NRS 483.045 “Concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.10 in his or her blood or breath” defined. [Effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition to receiving federal funding for the construction of highways in this State.] The phrase “concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.10 in his or her blood or breath” means 0.02 gram or more but less than 0.10 gram of alcohol per 100 milliliters of the blood of a person or per 210 liters of his or her breath.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 3044; A 1999, 2448; 2003, 2557, effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition to receiving federal funding for the construction of highways in this State)

NRS 483.063 “Driver” defined. “Driver” means a person who is in actual physical control of a vehicle upon a highway.

(Added to NRS by 1969, 536)

NRS 483.064 “Driver authorization card” defined. “Driver authorization card” means a card obtained in accordance with NRS 483.291.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1294)

NRS 483.065 “Driver’s license” defined. “Driver’s license” means a license issued under the laws of this State authorizing a person to drive a motor vehicle in this State.

(Added to NRS by 1969, 536)

NRS 483.067 “Electric bicycle” defined. “Electric bicycle” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 484B.017. The term does not include a moped or an electric scooter, as defined in NRS 482.0295.

(Added to NRS by 2009, 396; A 2019, 1881; 2021, 1742)

NRS 483.070 “Farm tractor” defined. “Farm tractor” means every motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing plows, mowing machines and other implements of husbandry.

[Part 2:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1943 NCL § 4442.01]

NRS 483.075 “Foreign exchange student” defined. “Foreign exchange student” means a student:

1. Whose legal residence is not in the United States;

2. Who comes into this State to attend an educational institution for 1 school year; and

3. Who returns to his or her legal residence at the end of that school year.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1220)

NRS 483.080 “Highway” defined. “Highway” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 484A.095.

[Part 5:190:1941; 1931 NCL § 4442.04]—(NRS A 1999, 3408)

NRS 483.081 “International instructor” defined. “International instructor” means a person:

1. Who is at least 18 years of age;

2. Whose legal residence is not in this State;

3. Who comes into this State to teach at an educational institution for an indefinite period; and

4. Who may declare that he or she is a resident of this State for the limited purpose of obtaining a driver’s license or identification card.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1220)

NRS 483.082 “International student” defined. “International student” means a student:

1. Who is at least 18 years of age;

2. Whose legal residence is not in this State;

3. Who comes into this State to attend an educational institution for an indefinite period; and

4. Who may declare that he or she is a resident of this State for the limited purpose of obtaining a driver’s license or identification card.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1221)

NRS 483.083 “License” defined. “License” means any driver’s license or permit to operate a vehicle issued under or granted by the laws of this State, including:

1. Any temporary license;

2. Any instruction permit obtained in accordance with NRS 483.290; and

3. The future privilege to drive a vehicle by a person who does not hold a driver’s license.

(Added to NRS by 1969, 536; A 2003, 1237; 2013, 1297)

NRS 483.085 “Licensee” defined. “Licensee” means a person who has a license.

(Added to NRS by 1969, 537)

NRS 483.088 “Moped” defined. “Moped” means a motor-driven scooter, motor-driven cycle or similar vehicle that is propelled by a small engine which produces not more than 2 gross brake horsepower, has a displacement of not more than 50 cubic centimeters or produces not more than 1500 watts final output, and:

1. Is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground but is not a tractor; and

2. Is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on a flat surface with not more than 1 percent grade in any direction when the motor is engaged.

Ê The term does not include an electric bicycle or an electric scooter, as defined in NRS 482.0295.

(Added to NRS by 1975, 1076; A 1983, 895; 2009, 397; 2019, 1881)

NRS 483.090 “Motor vehicle” defined. “Motor vehicle” means every vehicle which is self-propelled, and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires but not operated upon rails. “Motor vehicle” includes a moped. The term does not include an electric bicycle or an electric scooter, as defined in NRS 482.0295.

[Part 2:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1943 NCL § 4442.01]—(NRS A 1975, 1076; 2009, 397; 2019, 1881)

NRS 483.100 “Nonresident” defined. “Nonresident” means every person who is not a resident of this State.

[4:190:1941; 1931 NCL § 4442.03]

NRS 483.115 “Out-of-state student” defined. “Out-of-state student” means a student:

1. Whose legal residence is not in this State;

2. Who comes into this State to attend an educational institution; and

3. Who returns to his or her legal residence during the summer months.

(Added to NRS by 1973, 1569; A 1997, 1221)

NRS 483.120 “Owner” defined. “Owner” means a person who holds the legal title of a vehicle, or in the event a vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale or lease thereof with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with an immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee, or in the event a mortgagor of a vehicle is entitled to possession, then such conditional vendee or lessee or mortgagor shall be deemed the owner for the purpose of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

[Part 3:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1943 NCL § 4442.02]—(NRS A 1969, 537)

NRS 483.125 “Photograph” defined. “Photograph” includes a digital image created by a computer or digital camera.

(Added to NRS by 1999, 1109)

NRS 483.135 “Premises to which the public has access” defined. “Premises to which the public has access” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 484A.185.

(Added to NRS by 1999, 3408)

NRS 483.141 “Resident” defined.

1. “Resident” includes, but is not limited to, a person:

(a) Whose legal residence is in the State of Nevada.

(b) Who engages in intrastate business and operates in such a business any motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer, or any person maintaining such vehicles in this State, as the home state of such vehicles.

(c) Who physically resides in this State and engages in a trade, profession, occupation or accepts gainful employment in this State.

(d) Who declares that he or she is a resident of this State to obtain privileges not ordinarily extended to nonresidents of this State.

2. The term does not include a person who is an actual tourist, an out-of-state student, a foreign exchange student, a border state employee or a seasonal resident.

3. The provisions of this section do not apply to drivers of vehicles operated in this State under the provisions of NRS 482.385, 482.390, 482.395 or 706.801 to 706.861, inclusive.

(Added to NRS by 1973, 1569; A 1989, 706; 1997, 1221)

NRS 483.150 “Revocation” defined. “Revocation” means that the licensee’s privilege to drive a vehicle is terminated. A new license may be obtained only as permitted in NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

[Part 7:190:1941; 1931 NCL § 4442.06]—(NRS A 1969, 537)

NRS 483.160 “School bus” defined.

1. “School bus” means every motor vehicle owned by or under the control of a public or governmental agency or a private school and regularly operated for the transportation of children to or from school or a school activity or privately owned and regularly operated for compensation for the transportation of children to or from school or a school activity.

2. “School bus” does not include a passenger car operated under a contract to transport children to and from school, a common carrier or commercial vehicle under the jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board or the Nevada Transportation Authority when such a vehicle is operated in the regular conduct of its business in interstate or intrastate commerce within the State of Nevada.

[Part 2:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1943 NCL § 4442.01]—(NRS A 1961, 303; 1971, 139; 1997, 1619, 2007)

NRS 483.165 “State” defined. “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the United States Virgin Islands.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 1791)

NRS 483.170 “Street” defined. “Street” means the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.

[Part 5:190:1941; 1931 NCL § 4442.04]

NRS 483.180 “Suspension” defined. “Suspension” means that the licensee’s privilege to drive a vehicle is temporarily withdrawn.

[Part 7:190:1941; 1931 NCL § 4442.06]

NRS 483.190 “Vehicle” defined. “Vehicle” means every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, except:

1. Devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks;

2. Electric bicycles;

3. Electric personal assistive mobility devices as defined in NRS 482.029; and

4. An electric scooter, as defined in NRS 482.0295.

[Part 2:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1943 NCL § 4442.01]—(NRS A 2003, 1206; 2019, 1881)

NRS 483.200 Employment of examiners and other employees; duties of examiners.

1. The Administrator is authorized to employ examiners, deputies and such other help as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

2. The Department may appoint as examiners, sheriffs, chiefs of police or other officials or private citizens whom it deems qualified.

3. Any sheriff, chief of police or other person accepting appointment as an examiner shall conduct examinations under NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, and make such written reports of findings and recommendations to the Department as it may require.

[18:190:1941; A 1953, 191] + [Part 26:190:1941; 1931 NCL § 4442.25]—(NRS A 1969, 538)

NRS 483.205 Medical Board: Appointment; duties. When the Administrator considers it necessary to obtain assistance for the Department in determining the physical or mental ability of a person to operate a motor vehicle, the Administrator, assisted by the Chief Medical Officer, may appoint a medical board consisting of three members to render such assistance.

(Added to NRS by 1963, 842; A 1997, 1619)

NRS 483.210 Offices. The Administrator is authorized to provide suitable office accommodations.

[Part 26:190:1941; 1931 NCL § 4442.25]

NRS 483.220 Regulations. The Administrator is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations governing activities of the Department under NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

[Part 26:190:1941; 1931 NCL § 4442.25]—(NRS A 1969, 538; 1975, 1076; 2017, 1279)

NRS 483.222 Department authorized to enter agreement with Department of Veterans Services for purposes of sharing information relevant to verifying whether applicant was honorably discharged. The Department may enter into an agreement, including, without limitation, an interlocal agreement that meets the requirements of chapter 277 of NRS, with the Department of Veterans Services. The agreement may provide for, without limitation, the electronic or digital sharing of information for the purposes of NRS 483.292, 483.852 and 483.927.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 574)

NRS 483.225 List of licensed drivers to be provided for selection of jury; reimbursement of Department.

1. The Department shall provide a list of licensed drivers in any county upon the request of a district judge or jury commissioner of the judicial district in which the county lies for use in selecting jurors.

2. The court or jury commissioner who requests the list shall reimburse the Department for the reasonable cost of the list.

(Added to NRS by 1981, 533; A 2017, 3881)

Issuance, Expiration and Renewal

NRS 483.230 Licensing of drivers required; vehicle being towed; possession of more than one license prohibited.

1. Except persons expressly exempted in NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, a person shall not drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State unless such person has a valid license as a driver under the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, for the type or class of vehicle being driven.

2. Any person licensed as a driver under the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, may exercise the privilege thereby granted upon all streets and highways of this State and shall not be required to obtain any other license to exercise such privilege by any county, municipal or local board or body having authority to adopt local police regulations.

3. Except persons expressly exempted in NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, a person shall not steer or exercise any degree of physical control of a vehicle being towed by a motor vehicle upon a highway unless such person has a license to drive the type or class of vehicle being towed.

4. A person shall not receive a driver’s license until the person surrenders to the Department all valid licenses in his or her possession issued to the person by this or any other jurisdiction. Surrendered licenses issued by another jurisdiction shall be returned by the Department to such jurisdiction. A person shall not have more than one valid driver’s license.

[8:190:1941; 1931 NCL § 4442.07]—(NRS A 1969, 538; 2011, 2874)

NRS 483.235 Holders of class A noncommercial drivers’ licenses: Department to adopt regulations concerning driving of combinations of vehicles of certain length and weight. The Department shall adopt regulations authorizing the holder of a class A noncommercial driver’s license to drive:

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, any combination of vehicles not exceeding 70 feet in length with a gross combination weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less so long as the gross combination weight rating of the towed vehicles does not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating of the towing vehicle.

2. A retired military vehicle registered pursuant to NRS 482.3817, regardless of the gross vehicle weight of the retired military vehicle, except that a motorcycle driver’s license or a driver’s license authorizing the holder to operate a motorcycle is required to operate a retired military vehicle that is a motorcycle.

(Added to NRS by 2001, 741; A 2019, 1331)

NRS 483.240 Exemptions from licensing. The following persons are exempt from license under the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive:

1. Any person while driving a motor vehicle in the service of the Armed Forces.

2. Any person while driving any road machine, farm tractor or implement of husbandry temporarily operated or moved on a highway.

3. A nonresident who is at least 16 years of age and who has in his or her immediate possession a valid license issued to the person in his or her home state or country may drive a motor vehicle in this State of the type or class the person may operate in that home state or country.

4. Any nonresident who is at least 18 years of age, whose home state or country does not require the licensing of drivers, may drive a motor vehicle for a period of not more than 90 days in any calendar year, if the motor vehicle driven is duly registered in the home state or country of such nonresident.

5. A nonresident on active duty in the Armed Forces who has a valid license issued by the person’s home state and such nonresident’s spouse or dependent child who has a valid license issued by such state.

6. Any person on active duty in the Armed Forces who has a valid license issued in a foreign country by the Armed Forces may drive a motor vehicle for a period of not more than 45 days from the date of his or her return to the United States.

[9:190:1941; 1931 NCL § 4442.08]—(NRS A 1965, 562; 1969, 538)

NRS 483.245 License issued by this State required when person becomes resident; issuance; reciprocal agreements with other states or countries.

1. When a person becomes a resident of Nevada as defined in this chapter and chapter 482 of NRS, the person must, within 30 days, obtain a Nevada driver’s license as a prerequisite to driving any motor vehicle in the State of Nevada.

2. Where a person who applies for a license has a valid driver’s license from a state or country which has requirements for issuance of drivers’ licenses comparable to those of the State of Nevada, the Department may issue a Nevada license under the same terms and conditions applicable to a renewal of a license in this State.

3. In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the Administrator is authorized to enter into reciprocal agreements with appropriate officials of other states or countries concerning the licensing of drivers of motor vehicles.

(Added to NRS by 1963, 760; A 1969, 539; 1973, 1570; 1975, 177; 1995, 2728; 2015, 1022)

NRS 483.250 Issuance of license to certain persons prohibited; exceptions. The Department shall not issue any license pursuant to the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive:

1. To any person who is under the age of 18 years, except that the Department may issue:

(a) A restricted license to a person between the ages of 14 and 18 years pursuant to the provisions of NRS 483.267 and 483.270.

(b) An instruction permit to a person who is at least 15 1/2 years of age pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1 or 4 of NRS 483.280.

(c) A restricted instruction permit to a person under the age of 18 years pursuant to the provisions of subsection 3 of NRS 483.280.

(d) A driver’s license to a person who is 16 or 17 years of age pursuant to NRS 483.2521.

2. To any person whose license has been revoked until the expiration of the period during which the person is not eligible for a license.

3. To any person whose license has been suspended, but upon good cause shown to the Administrator, the Department may issue a restricted license to the person or shorten any period of suspension.

4. To any person who has previously been adjudged to be afflicted with or suffering from any mental disability or disease and who has not at the time of application been restored to legal capacity.

5. To any person who is required by NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, to take an examination, unless the person has successfully passed the examination.

6. To any person when the Administrator has good cause to believe that by reason of physical or mental disability that person would not be able to operate a motor vehicle safely.

7. To any person who is not a resident of this State.

8. To any child who is the subject of a court order issued pursuant to title 5 of NRS or administrative sanctions imposed pursuant to NRS 392.148 which delay the child’s privilege to drive.

9. To any person who is the subject of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 206.330 which delays the person’s privilege to drive until the expiration of the period of delay.

10. To any person who is not eligible for the issuance of a license pursuant to NRS 483.283.

[10:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1949, 38; 1953, 191; 1955, 129; 1956, 203]—(NRS A 1959, 497; 1969, 540; 1971, 546, 2029; 1977, 1370; 1981, 477; 1983, 1080; 1989, 1396; 1995, 741, 1156, 1165, 1361, 2401; 1997, 802, 1521; 2001, 1500, 1994; 2001 Special Session, 270; 2003, 320, 323, 1152; 2005, 2308, 2886; 2007, 2300; 2013, 2463; 2017, 962)

NRS 483.2521 Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Prerequisites to issuance of license.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the Department may issue a driver’s license to a person who is 16 or 17 years of age if the person:

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, has completed:

(1) A course in automobile driver education pursuant to NRS 389.090; or

(2) A course provided by a school for training drivers which is licensed pursuant to NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, and which complies with the applicable regulations governing the establishment, conduct and scope of automobile driver education adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to NRS 389.090;

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, has at least 50 hours of supervised experience in driving a motor vehicle with a restricted license, instruction permit or restricted instruction permit issued pursuant to NRS 483.267, 483.270 or 483.280, including, without limitation, at least 10 hours of experience in driving a motor vehicle during darkness;

(c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, submits to the Department, on a form provided by the Department, a log which contains the dates and times of the hours of supervised experience required pursuant to this section and which is signed:

(1) By his or her parent or legal guardian; or

(2) If the person applying for the driver’s license is an emancipated minor, by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age or by a licensed driving instructor,

Ê who attests that the person applying for the driver’s license has completed the training and experience required pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b);

(d) Submits to the Department:

(1) A written statement signed by the principal of the public school in which the person is enrolled or by a designee of the principal and which is provided to the person pursuant to NRS 392.123;

(2) A written statement signed by the parent or legal guardian of the person which states that the person is excused from compulsory enrollment and attendance pursuant to NRS 392.070;

(3) A copy of the person’s high school diploma or certificate of attendance; or

(4) A copy of the person’s certificate of general educational development or an equivalent document;

(e) Has not been found to be responsible for a motor vehicle crash during the 6 months before applying for the driver’s license;

(f) Has not been convicted of or found by a court to have committed a moving traffic violation or convicted of a crime involving alcohol or a controlled substance during the 6 months before applying for the driver’s license; and

(g) Has held an instruction permit for not less than 6 months before applying for the driver’s license.

2. If a course described in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 is not offered within a 30-mile radius of a person’s residence, the person may, in lieu of completing such a course as required by that paragraph, complete an additional 50 hours of supervised experience in driving a motor vehicle in accordance with paragraph (b) of subsection 1.

3. In lieu of the supervised experience required pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1, a person applying for a Class C noncommercial driver’s license may provide to the Department proof that the person has successfully completed:

(a) The training required pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1; and

(b) A hands-on course in defensive driving that has been approved by the Department pursuant to NRS 483.727.

4. A person who is 16 or 17 years of age, who has held an instruction permit issued pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 483.280 authorizing the holder of the permit to operate a motorcycle and who applies for a driver’s license pursuant to this section that authorizes him or her to operate a motorcycle must comply with the provisions of paragraphs (d) to (g), inclusive, of subsection 1 and must:

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, complete a course of motorcycle safety approved by the Department;

(b) Have at least 50 hours of experience in driving a motorcycle with an instruction permit issued pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 483.280; and

(c) Submit to the Department, on a form provided by the Department, a log which contains the dates and times of the hours of experience required pursuant to paragraph (b) and which is signed by his or her parent or legal guardian who attests that the person applying for the motorcycle driver’s license has completed the training and experience required pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b).

5. If a course described in paragraph (a) of subsection 4 is not offered within a 30-mile radius of a person’s residence, the person may, in lieu of completing the course, complete an additional 50 hours of experience in driving a motorcycle in accordance with paragraph (b) of subsection 4.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2306; A 2013, 2463; 2015, 1630; 2017, 963; 2019, 2971; 2021, 3300; 2023, 1224)

NRS 483.2523 Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Restriction on transporting certain passengers under 18 years of age during initial period of licensure; penalty; effect of violation.

1. A person to whom a driver’s license is issued pursuant to NRS 483.2521 shall not, during the first 6 months after the date on which the driver’s license is issued, transport as a passenger a person who is under 18 years of age, unless the person is a member of his or her immediate family.

2. A person who violates the provisions of this section:

(a) For a first offense, must be ordered to comply with the provisions of this section for 6 months after the date on which the driver’s license is issued.

(b) For a second or subsequent offense, must be ordered to:

(1) Pay a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $250;

(2) Comply with the provisions of this section for such additional time as determined by the court; or

(3) Both pay such a civil penalty and comply with the provisions of this section for such additional time as determined by the court.

3. A violation of this section:

(a) Is not a moving traffic violation for the purposes of NRS 483.473; and

(b) Is not grounds for suspension or revocation of the driver’s license for the purposes of NRS 483.360.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2307; A 2007, 644; 2021, 3301)

NRS 483.2525 Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Violation of restriction on transporting certain passengers during initial period of licensure not primary offense; issuance of citations.

1. A peace officer shall not stop a motor vehicle for the sole purpose of determining whether the driver is violating a provision of NRS 483.2523. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a civil infraction citation may be issued pursuant to NRS 484A.703 to 484A.705, inclusive, for a violation of NRS 483.2523 only if the violation is discovered when the vehicle is halted or its driver is arrested for another alleged violation or offense.

2. A peace officer shall not issue a civil infraction citation pursuant to NRS 484A.703 to 484A.705, inclusive, to a person for operating a motor vehicle in violation of NRS 483.2523 if the person provides satisfactory evidence that the person has held the driver’s license for the period required pursuant to NRS 483.2523.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2307; A 2021, 3302)

NRS 483.2527 Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Information included on and format of license; regulations. The Department may:

1. With respect to a driver’s license that is issued pursuant to NRS 483.2521:

(a) Include on the face of the license the original date on which the license was issued; or

(b) Otherwise indicate that the license is for use by a person who:

(1) Is 16 or 17 years of age; and

(2) Has satisfied the requirements set forth in NRS 483.2521 before receiving the license;

2. Issue drivers’ licenses pursuant to NRS 483.2521, in accordance with the requirements of NRS 483.347, with distinguishing characteristics which clearly indicate that the licensee is 16 or 17 years of age; and

3. Adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions governing the issuance of drivers’ licenses pursuant to NRS 483.2521.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2307)

NRS 483.2529 Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Duration of restriction or suspension of license for certain violations. If the driver’s license of a person who is under 18 years of age is restricted or suspended as a result of an act committed in violation of NRS 483.2521 to 483.2529, inclusive, the restriction or suspension remains in effect until the end of the term of the restriction or suspension even if the person becomes 18 years of age before the end of the term of the restriction or suspension.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2307)

NRS 483.255 Department to adopt regulations regarding hours of training required for issuance of license to minor who attends school for training drivers. The Department shall adopt regulations that set forth the number of hours of training which a person whose age is less than 18 years must complete in a course provided by a school for training drivers to be issued a driver’s license pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 483.2521. The regulations must require that the number of hours that must be completed by such a person be comparable to the number of hours of instruction which would be required of such a person if the person completed his or her training in a course provided pursuant to NRS 389.090.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1520; A 2005, 2309)

1. The Department may issue a restricted license to any applicant between the ages of 14 and 18 years which entitles the applicant to drive a motor vehicle upon a highway if a member of his or her household has a medical condition which renders that member unable to operate a motor vehicle, and a hardship exists which requires the applicant to drive.

2. An application for a restricted license under this section must:

(a) Be made upon a form provided by the Department.

(b) Contain a statement that a person living in the same household with the applicant suffers from a medical condition which renders that person unable to operate a motor vehicle and explaining the need for the applicant to drive.

(d) Include:

(1) A written statement signed by the principal of the public school in which the applicant is enrolled or by a designee of the principal and which is provided to the applicant pursuant to NRS 392.123;

(2) A written statement signed by the parent or legal guardian of the applicant which states that the applicant is excused from compulsory school enrollment and attendance pursuant to NRS 392.070;

(3) A copy of the applicant’s high school diploma or certificate of attendance; or

(4) A copy of the applicant’s certificate of general educational development or an equivalent document.

(e) Contain such other information as may be required by the Department.

3. A restricted license issued pursuant to this section:

(a) Is effective for the period specified by the Department;

(b) Authorizes the licensee to operate a motor vehicle on a street or highway only under conditions specified by the Department; and

4. No license may be issued under this section until the Department is satisfied fully as to the applicant’s competency and fitness to drive a motor vehicle.

(Added to NRS by 1981, 477; A 1997, 1522; 2013, 2464; 2023, 1226)

2. An application for a restricted license under this section must:

(a) Be made upon a form provided by the Department.

(d) Include:

(2) A written statement signed by the parent or legal guardian of the applicant which states that the applicant is excused from compulsory school enrollment and attendance pursuant to NRS 392.070;

(3) A copy of the applicant’s high school diploma or certificate of attendance; or

(4) A copy of the applicant’s certificate of general educational development or an equivalent document.

(e) Include information instructing the applicant how to register with the Next-of-Kin Registry pursuant to NRS 483.653 if he or she so chooses.

(f) Contain such other information as may be required by the Department.

3. A restricted license issued pursuant to this section:

(a) Is effective for the period specified by the Department;

(b) Authorizes the licensee to operate a motor vehicle on a street or highway only under conditions specified by the Department; and

4. No license may be issued under this section until the Department is satisfied fully as to the applicant’s competency and fitness to drive a motor vehicle.

(Added to NRS by 1981, 477; A 1997, 1522; 2013, 2464; 2015, 437; 2023, 1226, effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429)

1. The Department may issue a restricted license to any pupil between the ages of 14 and 18 years who is attending:

(a) A public school in a school district in this State in a county whose population is less than 55,000 or in a city or town whose population is less than 25,000 when transportation to and from school is not provided by the board of trustees of the school district, if the pupil meets the requirements for eligibility adopted by the Department pursuant to subsection 5; or

(b) A private school meeting the requirements for approval under NRS 392.070 when transportation to and from school is not provided by the private school,

Ê and it is impossible or impracticable to furnish such pupil with private transportation to and from school.

2. An application for the issuance of a restricted license under this section must:

(a) Be made upon a form provided by the Department.

(b) Be signed and verified as provided in NRS 483.300.

(1) Principal of the public school in which the pupil is enrolled or by a designee of the principal and which is provided to the applicant pursuant to NRS 392.123; or

(2) Parent or legal guardian of the pupil which states that the pupil is excused from compulsory school enrollment and attendance pursuant to NRS 392.070.

(d) Contain such other information as may be required by the Department.

3. Any restricted license issued pursuant to this section:

(a) Is effective only for the school year during which it is issued or for a more restricted period.

(b) Authorizes the licensee to drive a motor vehicle on a street or highway only while going to and from school, and at a speed not in excess of 55 miles per hour.

(d) May authorize the licensee to transport as passengers in a motor vehicle driven by the licensee, only while the licensee is going to and from school, members of his or her immediate family, or other minor persons upon written consent of the parents or guardians of such minors, but in no event may the number of passengers so transported at any time exceed the number of passengers for which the vehicle was designed.

4. No restricted license may be issued under the provisions of this section until the Department is satisfied fully as to the applicant’s competency and fitness to drive a motor vehicle.

5. The Department shall adopt regulations that set forth the requirements for eligibility of a pupil to receive a restricted license pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1.

[Part 12:190:1941; A 1955, 129; 1956, 203]—(NRS A 1969, 541; 1973, 223; 1975, 207; 1997, 1523; 2001, 1996; 2011, 1289; 2013, 2465; 2015, 1350; 2023, 1226)

1. The Department may issue a restricted license to any pupil between the ages of 14 and 18 years who is attending:

(b) A private school meeting the requirements for approval under NRS 392.070 when transportation to and from school is not provided by the private school,

Ê and it is impossible or impracticable to furnish such pupil with private transportation to and from school.

2. An application for the issuance of a restricted license under this section must:

(a) Be made upon a form provided by the Department.

(b) Be signed and verified as provided in NRS 483.300.

(1) Principal of the public school in which the pupil is enrolled or by a designee of the principal and which is provided to the applicant pursuant to NRS 392.123; or

(2) Parent or legal guardian of the pupil which states that the pupil is excused from compulsory school enrollment and attendance pursuant to NRS 392.070.

(d) Include information instructing the applicant how to register with the Next-of-Kin Registry pursuant to NRS 483.653 if he or she so chooses.

(e) Contain such other information as may be required by the Department.

3. Any restricted license issued pursuant to this section:

(a) Is effective only for the school year during which it is issued or for a more restricted period.

(b) Authorizes the licensee to drive a motor vehicle on a street or highway only while going to and from school, and at a speed not in excess of 55 miles per hour.

4. No restricted license may be issued under the provisions of this section until the Department is satisfied fully as to the applicant’s competency and fitness to drive a motor vehicle.

5. The Department shall adopt regulations that set forth the requirements for eligibility of a pupil to receive a restricted license pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1.

[Part 12:190:1941; A 1955, 129; 1956, 203]—(NRS A 1969, 541; 1973, 223; 1975, 207; 1997, 1523; 2001, 1996; 2011, 1289; 2013, 2465; 2015, 437, 1350; 2023, 1226, effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429)

1. Any person who is at least 15 1/2 years of age may apply to the Department for an instruction permit. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 4 and 5, the Department may, in its discretion, after the applicant has successfully passed all parts of the examination administered pursuant to NRS 483.330, other than the driving test, issue to the applicant an instruction permit entitling the applicant, while having the permit in his or her immediate possession, to drive a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, upon the highways for a period of 1 year when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age, who has had at least 1 year of licensed driving experience in the type of vehicle for which the permit was issued and who is actually occupying a seat beside the driver. A permit issued pursuant to this subsection may be renewed pursuant to subsection 9. The term “licensed driving experience” as used in this subsection does not include driving experience gained under an instruction permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this section.

2. The Department may, in its discretion, issue a temporary driver’s permit to an applicant for a driver’s license permitting the applicant to drive a motor vehicle while the Department is completing its investigation and determination of all facts relative to the applicant’s right to receive a driver’s license. The permit must be in the applicant’s immediate possession while driving a motor vehicle, and is invalid when the applicant’s license has been issued or for good cause has been refused.

3. The Department, upon receiving proper application, may, in its discretion, issue a restricted instruction permit for the operation of a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, effective for a school year, or for a more restricted period, to an applicant who is enrolled in a drivers’ education program which includes practice driving and which is approved by the Department even though the applicant has not reached the legal age to be eligible for a driver’s license. The instruction permit entitles the permittee, when the permittee has the permit in his or her immediate possession, to drive a motor vehicle only on a designated highway or within a designated area, but only when an approved instructor is occupying a seat beside the permittee.

4. Any person who is at least 15 1/2 years of age and less than 18 years of age may apply to the Department for an instruction permit authorizing the holder to operate a motorcycle. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, the Department may, in its discretion, after the applicant has successfully passed all parts of the examination administered pursuant to NRS 483.330, other than the driving test, issue to the applicant an instruction permit entitling the applicant, while having the permit in his or her immediate possession, to drive a motorcycle upon the highways for a period of 1 year. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, a permit issued pursuant to this subsection may be renewed pursuant to subsection 9, but expires when the holder of the permit attains the age of 18 years.

5. A person who is 18 years of age or more may, not more than once every 5 years, apply to the Department for an instruction permit authorizing the holder to operate a motorcycle. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, the Department may, in its discretion, after the applicant has successfully passed all parts of the examination administered pursuant to NRS 483.330, other than the driving test, issue to the applicant an instruction permit entitling the applicant, while having the permit in his or her immediate possession, to drive a motorcycle upon the highways for a period of 6 months.

6. A holder of an instruction permit issued pursuant to subsection 4 or 5, is entitled, while having the permit in his or her immediate possession, to drive a motorcycle only during the hours between sunrise and sunset, and may not:

(a) Carry any passengers; or

(b) Operate the motorcycle on a controlled-access highway.

7. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, an instruction permit issued pursuant to subsection 5 may be renewed not more than once. The holder of such a permit who allows the permit to expire before applying to the Department for renewal of the permit, if he or she does not hold a driver’s license from this State, must successfully pass all parts of the examination administered pursuant to NRS 483.330, other than the driving test, to renew the instruction permit.

8. A person who has failed the motorcycle driving test required by the Department pursuant to NRS 483.330 two or more times may not be issued an instruction permit pursuant to subsection 4 or 5.

9. The Department may, in its discretion, after the applicant has successfully retaken and passed all parts of the examination administered pursuant to NRS 483.330, other than the driving test, renew an instruction permit issued pursuant to subsection 1 or 4.

[Part 12:190:1941; A 1955, 129; 1956, 203]—(NRS A 1959, 498; 1965, 563, 1090; 1969, 541; 1997, 1523; 2001 Special Session, 272; 2013, 505; 2017, 964; 2021, 91)

1. Any person who is at least 15 1/2 years of age may apply to the Department for an instruction permit. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 4 and 5, the Department may, in its discretion, after the applicant has successfully passed all parts of the examination administered pursuant to NRS 483.330, other than the driving test, issue to the applicant an instruction permit entitling the applicant, while having the permit in his or her immediate possession, to drive a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, upon the highways for a period of 1 year when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age, who has had at least 1 year of licensed driving experience in the type of vehicle for which the permit was issued and who is actually occupying a seat beside the driver. A permit issued pursuant to this subsection may be renewed pursuant to subsection 10. The term “licensed driving experience” as used in this subsection does not include driving experience gained under an instruction permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this section.

4. Any person who is at least 15 1/2 years of age and less than 18 years of age may apply to the Department for an instruction permit authorizing the holder to operate a motorcycle. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, the Department may, in its discretion, after the applicant has successfully passed all parts of the examination administered pursuant to NRS 483.330, other than the driving test, issue to the applicant an instruction permit entitling the applicant, while having the permit in his or her immediate possession, to drive a motorcycle upon the highways for a period of 1 year. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, a permit issued pursuant to this subsection may be renewed pursuant to subsection 10, but expires when the holder of the permit attains the age of 18 years.

(a) Carry any passengers; or

(b) Operate the motorcycle on a controlled-access highway.

8. A person who has failed the motorcycle driving test required by the Department pursuant to NRS 483.330 two or more times may not be issued an instruction permit pursuant to subsection 4 or 5.

9. At the time of the issuance of a permit pursuant to this section, the Department shall provide to the permittee information instructing the permittee how to register with the Next-of-Kin Registry pursuant to NRS 483.653 if he or she so chooses.

10. The Department may, in its discretion, after the applicant has successfully retaken and passed all parts of the examination administered pursuant to NRS 483.330, other than the driving test, renew an instruction permit issued pursuant to subsection 1 or 4.

[Part 12:190:1941; A 1955, 129; 1956, 203]—(NRS A 1959, 498; 1965, 563, 1090; 1969, 541; 1997, 1523; 2001 Special Session, 272; 2013, 505; 2015, 438; 2017, 964; 2021, 91, effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429)

NRS 483.283 Proof of compliance with certain statutory provisions required for issuance to or renewal of license of certain criminal offenders; expiration of license; regulations.

1. The Department shall not issue a driver’s license to an offender or renew the driver’s license of an offender until the Department has received information submitted by the Central Repository pursuant to NRS 179D.570 or other satisfactory evidence indicating that the offender is in compliance with the provisions of chapter 179D of NRS.

2. If an offender is not in compliance with the provisions of chapter 179D of NRS, the Department:

(a) Shall not issue a driver’s license to the offender or renew the driver’s license of the offender; and

(b) Shall advise the offender to contact the Central Repository to determine the actions that the offender must take to be in compliance with the provisions of chapter 179D of NRS.

3. A driver’s license issued to an offender expires on the first anniversary date of the offender’s birthday, measured in the case of an original license, or a renewal license and a renewal of an expired license, from the birthday nearest the date of issuance or renewal.

4. The Department may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.

5. As used in this section:

(a) “Central Repository” means the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History.

(b) “Offender” includes an “offender convicted of a crime against a child” as defined in NRS 179D.0559 and a “sex offender” as defined in NRS 179D.095.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2886; A 2007, 2779)

NRS 483.289 Application for license or instruction permit: Choice of statutory provisions.

1. A person who wishes to obtain an instruction permit or a driver’s license may apply using the provisions of NRS 483.290 or 483.291.

2. A person who wishes to apply for any restricted or limited license issued pursuant to this chapter may do so by:

(a) Submitting an application using the provisions of NRS 483.290 or 483.291; and

(b) Fulfilling the requirements for the issuance of the restricted or limited license.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1294)

1. An application for an instruction permit or for a driver’s license must:

(a) Be made upon a form furnished by the Department.

(b) Be verified by the applicant before a person authorized to administer oaths. Officers and employees of the Department may administer those oaths without charge.

(d) State the full legal name, date of birth, sex, address of principal residence and mailing address, if different from the address of principal residence, of the applicant and briefly describe the applicant.

(e) State whether the applicant has theretofore been licensed as a driver, and, if so, when and by what state or country, and whether any such license has ever been suspended or revoked, or whether an application has ever been refused, and, if so, the date of and reason for the suspension, revocation or refusal.

(f) Include such other information as the Department may require to determine the competency and eligibility of the applicant.

2. Every applicant must furnish proof of his or her full legal name and age by displaying:

(a) An original or certified copy of the required documents as prescribed by regulation; or

(b) A photo identification card issued by the Department of Corrections pursuant to NRS 209.511 which indicates that the Director of the Department of Corrections has verified the full legal name and age of the applicant pursuant to subsection 4 of that section.

3. The Department shall adopt regulations prescribing the documents an applicant may use to furnish proof of his or her full legal name and age to the Department pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 2, including, without limitation, a document issued by the Department pursuant to NRS 483.375 or 483.8605.

4. At the time of applying for a driver’s license, an applicant may, if eligible, preregister or register to vote pursuant to NRS 293.5727 or 293.5742.

5. Every applicant who has been assigned a social security number must furnish proof of his or her social security number by displaying:

(a) An original card issued to the applicant by the Social Security Administration bearing the social security number of the applicant; or

(b) Other proof acceptable to the Department, including, without limitation, records of employment or federal income tax returns.

6. The Department may refuse to accept a driver’s license issued by another state if the Department determines that the other state has less stringent standards than the State of Nevada for the issuance of a driver’s license.

7. With respect to any document presented by a person who was born outside of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands or the United States Virgin Islands to prove his or her full legal name and age, the Department:

(a) May, if the document has expired, refuse to accept the document or refuse to issue a driver’s license to the person presenting the document, or both; and

(b) Shall issue to the person presenting the document a driver’s license that is valid only during the time the applicant is authorized to stay in the United States, or if there is no definite end to the time the applicant is authorized to stay, the driver’s license is valid for 1 year beginning on the date of issuance.

8. The Administrator shall adopt regulations setting forth criteria pursuant to which the Department will issue or refuse to issue a driver’s license in accordance with this section to a person who is a citizen of any state or a foreign country. The criteria pursuant to which the Department shall issue or refuse to issue a driver’s license to a citizen of a foreign country must be based upon the purpose for which that person is present within the United States.

9. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Department shall not accept a consular identification card as proof of the age or identity of an applicant for an instruction permit or for a driver’s license. As used in this subsection, “consular identification card” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 232.006.

[13:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1943 NCL § 4442.12]—(NRS A 1963, 842; 1969, 542; 1975, 722; 1977, 12; 1985, 1470; 1987, 2146; 1989, 473, 1873, 1874; 1993, 2844; 1995, 35; 1999, 2475; 2003, 468, 1237, 1934, 2465; 2007, 2782; 2013, 1260, 1297; 2017, 1279, 3878; 2018 initiative petition, Ballot Question No. 5; 2019, 647, 1791, 4478; 2023, 3311)

1. An application for an instruction permit or for a driver’s license must:

(a) Be made upon a form furnished by the Department.

(b) Be verified by the applicant before a person authorized to administer oaths. Officers and employees of the Department may administer those oaths without charge.

(f) Include such other information as the Department may require to determine the competency and eligibility of the applicant.

2. Every applicant must furnish proof of his or her full legal name and age by displaying:

(a) An original or certified copy of the required documents as prescribed by regulation; or

4. At the time of applying for a driver’s license, an applicant may, if eligible, preregister or register to vote.

5. Every applicant who has been assigned a social security number must furnish proof of his or her social security number by displaying:

(a) An original card issued to the applicant by the Social Security Administration bearing the social security number of the applicant; or

(b) Other proof acceptable to the Department, including, without limitation, records of employment or federal income tax returns.

(a) May, if the document has expired, refuse to accept the document or refuse to issue a driver’s license to the person presenting the document, or both; and

1. An application for an instruction permit or for a driver authorization card must:

(a) Be made upon a form furnished by the Department.

(b) Be verified by the applicant before a person authorized to administer oaths. Officers and employees of the Department may administer those oaths without charge.

(d) State the name, date of birth, sex and residence address of the applicant and briefly describe the applicant.

(f) Include such other information as the Department may require to determine the competency and eligibility of the applicant.

2. Every applicant must furnish proof of his or her name and age by displaying an original or certified copy of:

(a) Any one of the following documents:

(1) A birth certificate issued by a state or a political subdivision of a state;

(2) A driver’s license issued by another state which is issued pursuant to the standards established by 6 C.F.R. Part 37, Subparts A to E, inclusive, and which contains a security mark approved by the United States Department of Homeland Security in accordance with 6 C.F.R. § 37.17;

(3) A passport issued by the United States Government;

(4) A military identification card or military dependent identification card issued by any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States;

(5) For persons who served in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, a report of separation;

(6) A Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaska Native Blood issued by the United States Government;

(7) A Certificate of Citizenship, Certificate of Naturalization, Permanent Resident Card or Temporary Resident Card issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security;

(8) A Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State;

(9) A document issued by the Department pursuant to NRS 483.375 or 483.8605; or

(10) Such other documentation as specified by the Department by regulation; or

(b) Any two of the following documents:

(1) A driver’s license issued by another state other than such a driver’s license described in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a);

(2) A passport issued by a foreign government;

(3) A birth certificate issued by a foreign government;

(4) A consular identification card issued by the Government of Mexico or a document issued by another government that the Department determines is substantially similar; or

(5) Any other proof acceptable to the Department.

Ê No document which is written in a language other than English may be accepted by the Department pursuant to this subsection unless it is accompanied by a verified translation of the document in the English language.

3. Every applicant must prove his or her residence in this State by displaying an original or certified copy of any two of the following documents:

(a) A receipt from the rent or lease of a residence located in this State;

(b) A record from a public utility for a service address located in this State which is dated within the previous 60 days;

(c) A bank or credit card statement indicating a residential address located in this State which is dated within the previous 60 days;

(d) A stub from an employment check indicating a residential address located in this State;

(e) A document issued by an insurance company or its agent, including, without limitation, an insurance card, binder or bill, indicating a residential address located in this State;

(f) A record, receipt or bill from a medical provider indicating a residential address located in this State; or

(g) Any other document as prescribed by the Department by regulation.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, a driver authorization card or instruction permit obtained in accordance with this section must:

(a) Contain the same information as prescribed for a driver’s license pursuant to NRS 483.340 and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto;

(b) Be of the same design as a driver’s license and contain only the minimum number of changes from that design that are necessary to comply with subsection 5; and

5. A driver authorization card or instruction permit obtained in accordance with this section must comply with the requirements of section 202(d)(11) of the Real ID Act of 2005, Public Law 109-13, Division B, Title II, 119 Stat. 302, 312-15, 49 U.S.C. § 30301 note.

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 483.380, every driver authorization card:

(a) Expires on the fourth anniversary of the holder’s birthday, measured in the case of initial issuance or renewal from the birthday nearest the date of issuance or renewal.

(b) Is renewable at any time before its expiration upon application and payment of the required fee. The Department may, by regulation, defer the expiration of the driver authorization card of a person who is on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States upon such terms and conditions as it may prescribe. The Department may similarly defer the expiration of the driver authorization card of the spouse or dependent son or daughter of that person if the spouse or child is residing with the person.

7. A driver authorization card shall not be used to determine eligibility for any benefits, licenses or services issued or provided by this State or its political subdivisions.

8. Except as otherwise provided in this section or by specific statute, any provision of this title that applies to drivers’ licenses shall be deemed to apply to a driver authorization card and an instruction permit obtained in accordance with this section.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1294; A 2017, 1280, 2692; 2019, 1793)

NRS 483.291 Application for driver authorization card or instruction permit; acceptable documents for proof of name, age and residence; requirements for card or permit; expiration and renewal; exceptions; limitations on use of card or permit. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 119, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 429.]

1. An application for an instruction permit or for a driver authorization card must:

(a) Be made upon a form furnished by the Department.

(b) Be verified by the applicant before a person authorized to administer oaths. Officers and employees of the Department may administer those oaths without charge.

(d) State the name, date of birth, sex and residence address of the applicant and briefly describe the applicant.

(f) Include information instructing the applicant how to register for the Next-of-Kin Registry pursuant to NRS 483.653 if he or she so chooses.

(g) Include such other information as the Department may require to determine the competency and eligibility of the applicant.