Driver License & ID Card Fees
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- Payment Methods
- Non-Commercial
- ID Cards
- Commercial
- Fee Exemptions
- Related Topics
- Duplicate License or ID
- ID Cards
- Commercial Licensing
- Name Changes
- Address Changes
- Kiosk & Online
- Duplicates & Renewals
Payment Methods
The DMV accepts cash, checks, money orders for the exact amount, debit cards and major credit cards.
Please do not mail cash. If you wish to use a credit or debit card with mailed transactions, complete a Credit Card Authorization (VP-205) form.
Transactions at DMV kiosks carry an additional $1 processing fee.
Non-Commercial Driver License
| Transaction | Fees |
|---|---|
| Original Non-Commercial License or Instruction Permit | $22 -- $17 if 65 or older |
| Out of State Transfer with a Motorcycle Class or Endorsement | $27 -- $22 if 65 or older |
| Testing Fees A $25 first-time fee is charged on all knowledge tests. It includes a drive test at a later date when applying for an instruction permit. One fee applies to any combination of knowledge or endorsement tests including a drive test when paid for on the same day. A $10 retest fee applies each time you retake a failed test. |
$25 first time -- $10 retest |
| Add a Motorcycle Class or Endorsement F, J or R (plus any applicable testing fee) |
$8 |
| Renewal | $22 -- $17 if 65 or older |
| Late Renewal In Person - Expired Over 30 Days | $32 -- $27 if 65 or older |
| Duplicate Driver License | $17 |
| Change of Name | $8 |
| Change of Address | $3 |
Identification Card
| Transaction | Fees |
|---|---|
| Under 18 Original, Renewal or Duplicate | $6 |
| 18-64 Original, Renewal or Duplicate | $12 |
| 65 or older Original or Duplicate | $7 |
| 65 or older Renewal | $3 |
| Change of Name | $7 |
| Change of Address | $3 |
Commercial License
| Transaction | Fees |
|---|---|
| Original CDL or Transfer (with all tests) | $87 |
| CDL Transfer (with knowledge test only or no tests) | $57 |
| CDL Instruction Permit (with knowledge test) | $57 |
| CDL Renewal (with all tests) | $87 |
| CDL Renewal (with knowledge test only or no tests) | $57 |
| CDL Duplicate | $22 |
| Add CDL Endorsement | $14 per endorsement plus $3 photo fee |
| Driving Skills Test for full license or restrictions/endorsements | $30 plus $3 photo fee |
| Any CDL Change of Information | $12 |
Fee Exemptions for Duplicates
The Department is authorized to waive the fees for homeless persons and recently-released prisoners to obtain a duplicate Nevada driver's license or identification card. This is a one-time exemption for duplicates only.
You must apply in person at a DMV office. See Duplicate Driver License or ID for details.