Get a REAL ID in Nevada

Online or in person

No, in person only · One office visit, by appointmentThe DMV says you must visit a DMV office in person with your documents. Once you have a Real ID, you don't show them again at renewal, except after a name, date of birth or Social Security number change, or if you hold a permanent resident or Limited Term card (you show current immigration status each time). DMV office services are by appointment only, with a few exceptions that don't include licenses. Booking is free on the DMV website.

Cost

$8.50 license, $7.50 ID cardThe upgrade fee listed on the DMV's Real ID page. A commercial license costs $12.50.

Your plan

1. Gather your documents

   • Proof of identity
     Valid, unexpired originals or certified copies. Hospital-issued birth certificates and military IDs are not accepted.
     Show accepted documents (bring 1)

     • U.S. passport or passport card
     • U.S. birth certificate (original or certified copy)
     • Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240)
     • Certificate of Naturalization (N-550)
     • Certificate of Citizenship (N-560)
   • Proof of Social Security number
     Must show your current legal name and your complete Social Security number.
     Show accepted documents (bring 1)

     • Social Security card
     • W-2
     • IRS Form 1099
     • Printed pay stub
   • Two proofs of Nevada residential address · 2 different documents
     Two different documents with your name and Nevada residential (physical) address. Both must be dated within the last 60 days; printouts from online accounts are accepted. The DMV's Proof of Identity page lists insurance, medical, tax and mortgage records as 'original or most recent certified copy'; bring recent ones to be safe.
     Show accepted documents (bring 2)

     • Rent or lease receipt, or lease with your name
     • Utility bill (gas, electric, water, etc.)
     • Bank or credit card statement
     • Employment check stub
     • Court document
     • Bill or payment request
     • Nevada school record or student ID with address
     • Hotel, motel, RV park or campground record (stay of 30 days or more)
     • Voter registration card
     • Public assistance benefit letter
     • Military Leave & Earnings Statement (for deployed service members)
     • Notarized statement from a Nevada resident confirming you live there
     • Car insurance card, binder or bill
     • Medical bill or provider record
     • Tax records or property tax record
     • Mortgage or deed of trust
     • Confidential Address Program (CAP) documents
     • DMV forms: Certification of Nevada Residency (DMV 005), Relief Agency/Shelter Certification (DMV 115) or Property Owner Residency Affidavit (DMV 116)

2. Fill out the application

   Complete the Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card (DMV 002). Commercial drivers use CDL 002. Both are available in English, Spanish and Tagalog on the Real ID page.

   DMV 002 (PDF) ↗

3. Book an appointment

   Pick an office on the DMV Appointments page. Booking is always free; the DMV warns against third-party appointment services.

   Nevada DMV appointments ↗

4. Visit the DMV office

   Bring all your original documents and the application, and pay the fee. Your Nevada Real ID replaces any standard card you hold, since you may only have one Nevada credential.

   Nevada Real ID on dmv.nv.gov ↗