Nevada DMV: age, fees, test facts

Getting a license in Nevada

Getting your first permit

In Nevada, the minimum permit age is 15 years and 6 months old. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: proof of identity (e.g., certified birth certificate), proof of SSN, two documents proving Nevada address; parent/guardian must sign financial responsibility statement for minors. Find office locations/wait times at dmv.nv.gov/locat.htm; book appointments at dmv.nv.gov/appointments.htm. Appointments recommended; some walk-in access available.

Fees, retakes, and practice hours

$25 for initial knowledge and skills test (covers both written and drive tests); $10 per retest. If you fail the knowledge test: may retake next day; if disqualified, a 24-hour wait is required before retesting. Before the road test, the state requires 50 hours behind-the-wheel, including 10 at night, logged on the official DMV driving log, before applying for a full license.

REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL

REAL ID is an upgraded license/ID marked with a gold star; federal deadline (May 7, 2025) has passed, required for flights/federal buildings; upgrade in person at a DMV office. For a motorcycle license: minimum age 16 for motorcycle license (instruction permit available at 15.5); riders under 18 must also meet Nevada teen driving requirements. For a commercial license (CDL): intrastate CDL minimum age 18 (with Restriction K); interstate CDL and passenger/hazmat endorsements require 21; combination-vehicle endorsement over 70 ft requires 25.

The Nevada bank has 80 questions across 9 topics