Nevada Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Nevada learner's permit — age, fees, required documents, supervised-hours rules, and what happens after — summarized from the official DMV pages and linked to the source.
Last verified 2026-07-13 · Source: Nevada DMV — Get a Teen Instruction Permit ↗
Fees and rules change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
How to get your permit in Nevada
- At 15.5+, pass the written knowledge test and bring identity, Social Security, Nevada address, school attendance, application, and minor affidavit documents
- Pass the vision test and pay the licensing/testing fees to receive the instruction permit
- Complete approved driver education unless the Nevada no-course/no-internet exception applies
- Complete 50 supervised hours, including 10 at night, with an eligible licensed adult
- Submit the accepted driving log, pass the road test, and process the teen license while following passenger and curfew restrictions
Nevada GDL restrictions for new drivers
- Permit supervision: Supervised driving must be with a licensed driver age 21+ with at least 1 year of driving experience seated next to the permit holder
- License passenger rule: For the first 6 months, no passengers under 18 except immediate family
- License curfew: Statewide teen driving curfew: no driving 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. except travel to or from school or work
Documents you'll need
- Proof of identity
- Proof of Social Security
- Two documents showing Nevada residential address
- Certification of Attendance (DMV 301)
- Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card (DMV 002)
- Minor Affidavit and Information Sheet (DP-38)
- Driver education completion proof and supervised driving log for licensing
The details
- Permit eligibility: Nevada residents can apply for an instruction permit at age 15.5
- Permit fee details: Licensing fee; Nevada DMV also lists a $25 testing fee covering written plus initial skills test
- License fee: $22.5
- Permit validity: 12 months
- Practice hour details: Standard requirement with driver education; if no course is available within 30 miles and no internet access, requirement becomes 100 total with 10 at night
- Knowledge test: 50 questions; 80% to pass; Web search: teen/general test is 50 questions, 40 correct (80%) to pass (a separate 25-question test exists for adult Class C)
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to get a permit in Nevada?
You can get a learner's permit in Nevada at 15½. Nevada residents can apply for an instruction permit at age 15.5.
How much does a Nevada permit cost?
The Nevada permit fee is $22.5. Licensing fee; Nevada DMV also lists a $25 testing fee covering written plus initial skills test.
How many practice driving hours does Nevada require?
Nevada requires 50 hours of supervised practice driving, including 10 at night.
Where can I practice for the Nevada permit test?
Right here — take a free Nevada practice test in your browser, or get the free DMV Prep app for the full DMV-format experience with a readiness score.
