What to bring to the Nevada DMV permit test

For the learner's permit and knowledge test

• Proof of identity (e.g., certified U.S. birth certificate or passport)
• Proof of Social Security number
• Two documents showing Nevada residential address
• Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card (DMV 002)
• Under 18: Certification of Attendance (DMV 301) and Minor Affidavit (DP-38); parent/guardian to authorize

Fees

• Instruction permit (under 65): $22.50
• Completion of instruction permit (under 65): $22.50
• Initial knowledge and skills test: $25
• Each retest: $10
• Instruction permit (65 and older): $17.50
• Completion of instruction permit (65 and older): $17.50

The vision test

Minimum acceptable vision 20/40 in at least one eye. Glasses/contacts needed to pass → restriction B.

Bring your glasses or contact lenses if you wear them to see clearly.

For the road test

• Parent/guardian (teens) to sign forms
• Instruction permit
• Proof of identity and residency
• Completed driving log (DLD-130 or RoadReady app) and driver education certificate (teens)
• DMV 002 application
• Vehicle with valid registration and insurance (no rentals) in safe working condition

What happens on the road test

After you pass: your permit

• Hold it for at least Under 18: hold the instruction permit at least 6 months before applying for a license before the road test.
• Log 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 of them at night.
• Must be accompanied by a licensed driver 21 or older with at least one year of licensed driving experience, seated beside the permit holder
• Permit is valid for one year; must be carried while driving; if expired over 30 days the test must be retaken
• Under 18: parent/guardian co-signs the application (co-signer shares liability); DMV-301 Certification of Attendance (signed within 60 days) required
• Driver education required (DMV-approved school or online); if not within 30 miles of a school and no internet access, 100 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) instead
• 50 hours supervised driving, 10 at night, logged on DLD-130 (or RoadReady app) in blue or black ink
• Free of at-fault crashes, moving violations and alcohol/drug convictions for 6 months before licensing
• Adults 18+ may skip the permit and go straight to the road test; adult permit is optional
• After the permit is approved you get an interim paper permit; the card arrives by mail within 10 business days

Before you go

Take a practice test or two the day before, and the exam simulator to check you can pass in the real format. Bring originals, not photocopies, unless the DMV says copies are accepted.