Identification Cards

Who Can Apply

Today, showing ID is a common fact of life wherever you go in Nevada. Whether you're at the bank, the grocery store, the bar, or the airport, chances are you'll be asked for identification. Most of the time, a driver license is used as legal ID, but if you don't or can't drive, the answer is a Nevada identification card.

You can apply for an ID card as early as 10 years old, if you meet the requirements:

• Resident of Nevada with a Nevada street address.

• Prove identity, date of birth, and Social Security number (if applicable)―see "Documents of Proof," below.

The card is valid for four years and expires on your birthday. It also makes obsolete any other license or ID card you have from another state. If you're a resident and want to drive legally in Nevada, you must obtain a Nevada driver license.

Documents of Proof

It will be necessary to provide proof of your identity and Social Security number. The most common documents used for this proof are usually a certified U.S.-issued birth certificate and a Social Security card. There are more options if you can't provide those documents. All documents must be originals.

The DMV does not accept out-of-state driver licenses or ID cards as proof of identity. It does, however, accept Nevada licenses and ID cards.

Applying for an ID Card

Apply in person at your nearest full-service DMV office. Complete the Non-Commercial Driver License Application and turn it in with the applicable fee (see "Fees," below).

At the time of application, you'll also need to surrender any existing driver license, permit, or ID card, even from another state. The examiner will take your picture and you'll be issued a temporary ID card to use until your original arrives in the mail.

Fees

The following fees are required for an ID card:

• Under age 18 (original, duplicate, renewal): $5.25

• 18 to 64 (original, duplicate, renewal): $11.25

• 65 or older (original or duplicate): $6.25

• 65 or older (renewal): $2.25

• Name change (any age): $6.25

• Address change (any age): Free

Renewing Your ID Card

Your Nevada ID card is valid for a period of four years, expiring on your date of birth. In Nevada, you may be able to renew your ID card online, as long as you've kept your address current with the Nevada DMV. Otherwise, you will need to complete your ID card renewal in person at your local Full Service Nevada DMV office.

If you have questions about your ID card renewal, you may email the Nevada DMV at info@dmv.state.nv.us. Be sure to include your name, ID card number and any other pertinent information with your inquiry.

Replacing Your ID Card

To replace a lost, stolen, or damaged ID card, head to your nearest Full Service DMV office, and present acceptable proof of identity documentation, such as your passport, birth certificate, and Social Security card.

Fees:

• Under 18: $5.25

• Age 18-64: $11.25

• Age 65 or older: $6.25

You can always renew your ID during the same visit.

Homeless Exemption

If you're homeless, you may qualify for a one-time fee waiver for a duplicate ID card. Fill out the Declaration of Homeless Status and submit it with a completed Non-Commercial Driver License Application and proof of identity. This applies only to duplicate ID cards and licenses.