Nevada ID Card: How to Get, Renew or Replace It
A Nevada ID card is a state photo ID for residents 10 and older who don’t hold a driver’s license from any state. A first card costs $21.50 for ages 18 to 64, $11.50 at 65 and older and $9.50 under 18. You get your first card at a DMV office, and many renewals and replacements can be done online.
Written by the DMV Appointment Las Vegas team · Verified by Ryan Parker & Ethan Miller · Last updated: November 2026
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Fees from the Nevada DMV fee schedule; online rules from its renewal and address change pages.
Who can get a Nevada ID card?
Nevada residents who are at least 10 years old can get a state ID card, as long as they don’t hold a driver’s license from any state. Foreign tourists aren’t eligible, and seasonal residents can get a card marked to show they hold a license from another state.
- Nevada residentsYou need to live in Nevada and prove your address, just like for a license.
- Age 10 and olderThe DMV’s minimum age for an ID card is 10.
- Seasonal residentsThey can get a card marked to show they’re licensed in another state.
- Not with a licenseYou can’t hold an ID card and a driver’s license at once, even from different states.
Real ID or standard ID card: which do you need?
Get the Real ID version if you want to use your ID card to board domestic flights or enter federal buildings. A standard card is marked “Not for Real ID Purpose” and stopped working at airport security on May 7, 2025, but it still works as everyday photo ID.
Real ID card
- ✓Gold Nevada outline with a star cutout
- ✓Accepted for domestic flights and federal buildings
- ✓Must show your physical home address
- !Applied for in person with original documents
Standard card
- ✕Marked “Not for Real ID Purpose”
- ✕Not accepted at airport security since May 7, 2025
- ✓Can show a physical or mailing address
- ✓Still valid as everyday state photo ID
The star adds no fee during a renewal or other ID transaction, or costs $7.50 for an ID card on its own. Check your documents first with our Real ID checklist for Las Vegas.
What documents do you need for a Nevada ID card?
For a first Nevada ID card, bring one proof of identity, one proof of your Social Security number, two documents showing your Nevada address dated within the last 60 days, and proof of any name changes. Documents must be originals or certified copies, with DMV-approved translations if they aren’t in English.
One original or certified document, like a U.S. birth certificate or passport.
One document showing your full Social Security number.
Two documents with your Nevada home address, dated within 60 days.
Proof of every name change since your identity document, if your name changed.
You’ll also fill out the Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card (DMV 002). Bring any U.S. license, permit or ID card you already have; the DMV hole-punches it and gives it back.
How much is a Nevada ID card?
A Nevada ID card costs $21.50 for ages 18 to 64, $11.50 for a first card at 65 and older and $9.50 for ages 10 to 17. Seniors renew for just $3.50. The DMV waives ID fees for applicants under 25 experiencing homelessness.
| Age | First card | Renewal | Duplicate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 to 17 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| 18 to 64 | $21.50 | $21.50 (8-year)$12.50 for a 4-year card | $21.50 (8-year)$12.50 for a 4-year card |
| 65 and older | $11.50 (8-year)$7.50 for a 4-year or limited-term card | $3.50 | $11.50 (8-year)$7.50 for a 4-year or limited-term card |
Applicants under 25 experiencing homelessness pay nothing for an original, renewal or duplicate ID when they apply in person with the Declaration of Homeless Status (DMV 128); those 25 and older get a one-time waiver on a duplicate.
How do you get, renew or replace a Nevada ID card?
Get your first card at a DMV office by appointment; you can start the application online with Quick Cards. Many renewals and lost-card replacements can be done online through MyDMV. Any new card is mailed; track it in MyDMV and contact the DMV if it hasn’t arrived after 30 days.
- Start online with Quick Cards (optional)
- Book a DMV appointment and bring your documents
- Pay, have your photo taken and get a paper interim ID
- The card is mailed within 10 business days
Many cardholders renew online through MyDMV, up to 60 days before expiration or 364 days after. You need to be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, with a card photo taken within the last 8 years and no address, name or other change.
First cards, cards with a term under four years and seasonal resident IDs renew at an office. More on renewal options in our license renewal guide.
Order a duplicate through your MyDMV account, or at a DMV office. A lost or stolen card can’t be renewed online, so order the duplicate instead. Online duplicates aren’t available if the card expires within 60 days; renew it instead.
Can you have a Nevada ID card and a driver’s license?
No. Nevada doesn’t let you hold an ID card and a driver’s license at the same time, even if the license is from another state. If you stop driving, you can surrender your license and get an ID card instead, at a DMV office or by mail or fax.
Switching from a license to an ID card? Surrender the license in person, or send forms DMV 204, DP 5 and ADM 205 to Nevada DMV, 555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711, or fax them to (775) 684-4829.
You usually don’t need new documents. If you used immigration documents for your license, bring the current versions.
Book a DMV appointment for your ID card
A first ID card and the Real ID star need an office visit, so book a free appointment at a Las Vegas DMV office below. Use the View, Reschedule and Cancel tabs to manage a booking you already have.
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East Sahara DMV
2621 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104 · Mon–Fri 8–5, Sat 8–4
All official booking links
- East Sahara: general appointment · drive test
- West Flamingo: general appointment · drive test
- North Decatur: general appointment · drive test
- Silverado Ranch: general appointment · drive test
- Silverado CDL building: CDL line or knowledge test
- All offices on dmv.nv.gov
Nevada ID card FAQ
How long is a Nevada ID card good for?
Most Nevada ID cards are issued for eight years, at any age. Some cards, like limited-term cards, are shorter.
Can I get a Nevada ID card the same day?
You leave the DMV office with a paper interim document the same day. The plastic card is mailed within 10 business days.
Can I get a Nevada ID card if I have a license from another state?
Not while you keep that license. Nevada doesn’t let you hold an ID card and a driver’s license at the same time, even if the license is from another state.
How early can I renew my Nevada ID card?
Up to 60 days before it expires, and up to 364 days after, if you renew online in MyDMV.
Can I order a duplicate Nevada ID card if mine expires soon?
Not online if it expires within the next 60 days. Renew it instead, online if you qualify or at a DMV office.
What if my new Nevada ID card doesn’t arrive?
Track it in your MyDMV account using the details on your interim document. If it hasn’t arrived after 30 days, contact the DMV.