Get Your Real ID in Las Vegas: Documents, Cost and Booking
A Nevada Real ID is your license or ID card with a gold star, and it’s what you need to fly within the U.S. without a passport. You get it in person, by appointment, with four kinds of documents. Build your checklist below so you only make the trip once.
Written by the DMV Appointment Las Vegas team · Verified by Ryan Parker & Ethan Miller · Last updated: November 2026
How to get your Real ID at a Las Vegas DMV office
- Gather documents
Use the checklist below. The DMV’s Get Real Nevada quiz can double-check you.
- Fill out DMV 002
The Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card comes in English, Spanish and Tagalog.
- Book an appointment
Real ID is handled at the counter, so you’ll need a booking at East Sahara, West Flamingo, North Decatur or Silverado Ranch.
- Pay and get your star
$0 if you add it during a renewal or other transaction. Otherwise $8.50 for a license, $7.50 for an ID card, or $12.50 for a CDL.
Book, view, reschedule or cancel
Real ID is a counter service. Pick an office to open its official booking page.
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
Tip: if your license renewal is coming up soon, do the Real ID upgrade at the same appointment so it costs nothing extra. Can’t find a slot? Our same-day DMV guide explains when new appointments open.
Build your Real ID checklist
Tick the documents you have. The checklist tells you what’s still missing, and you can print it to take with you.
1Proof of identity pick 1
2Proof of Social Security number pick 1
3Proof of Nevada address pick 2
4Has your name changed since your identity document?
Do you need a Real ID?
You need a Real ID, or another accepted ID, to board a domestic flight or enter secure federal facilities. Federal enforcement started May 7, 2025. For driving, voting and everyday ID in Nevada, a standard license still works.
If you already have a valid U.S. passport or passport card, a U.S. military ID, a permanent resident card or a Trusted Traveler card like Global Entry, you can fly with that instead. Nevada doesn’t issue enhanced driver’s licenses. Check TSA’s list of accepted IDs before you travel.
| Card | How it looks | Domestic flights | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real ID | Gold star in the upper right corner | Accepted | Yes |
| Standard license or ID | No star, marked “Not for REAL ID Purposes” | Not accepted | Yes |
| Driver Authorization Card | For people who can’t meet Real ID or standard requirements | Not accepted | Yes, but not valid as ID |
Real ID documents: the full Nevada list
Bring originals or certified copies of all four groups below. Non-English documents need a DMV-approved translation.
Identity
Bring 1
- U.S. passport or passport card
- U.S. birth certificate (original or certified, not a hospital copy)
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240)
- Certificate of Naturalization (N-550) or Citizenship (N-560)
- Permanent resident card (I-551)
- Foreign passport with a valid visa and/or I-94
- Employment authorization card (I-766)
Not accepted: hospital birth certificates, military IDs, foreign licenses or birth certificates, border crossing cards, consular IDs.
Social Security number
Bring 1
- Social Security card
- W-2
- IRS Form 1099
- Printed pay stub
It must show your current legal name and your full Social Security number.
Nevada address
Bring 2, dated within 60 days
- Lease or rent receipt
- Utility bill
- Bank or credit card statement
- Insurance document
- Medical bill
- Mortgage or deed of trust
- Property tax record
- Nevada school record
- Voter registration card
- Notarized statement from a Nevada resident (DMV 005)
Each must show your name and Nevada home address. Printouts from online accounts count. Your Real ID must show a physical address.
If your name has changed
Bring proof of every name change between the name on your identity document and your current name. The DMV accepts a government-issued marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption record or court order.
A Social Security card doesn’t count as proof of a name change, and the DMV prints your name exactly as it appears on your documents. A divorce decree must mention your former name before marriage. If your spouse has died, you can return to a previous name with a marriage certificate and a death certificate with matching names.
Renewing a Real ID, and Real IDs from other states
Most Nevada residents don’t need to bring identity documents again when they renew a Real ID. Permanent and limited-term residents must show current immigration status each time, and anyone whose name, date of birth or Social Security number has changed must bring proof.
Moving from another state? An out-of-state Real ID counts as proof of identity for a standard Nevada license, but for a Nevada Real ID you’ll present your original documents again. Our new to Nevada guide covers the rest of the move, from your license to your vehicle registration.
Real ID Las Vegas FAQ
How do I get a Real ID in Las Vegas?
Book an appointment at East Sahara, West Flamingo or North Decatur, then bring one proof of identity, one proof of your Social Security number, two proofs of your Nevada address dated within 60 days, any name change documents, and the DMV 002 application. You can’t upgrade to a Real ID online.
What documents do I need for a Real ID in Nevada?
One identity document such as a U.S. passport or certified birth certificate, one document with your full Social Security number such as a Social Security card or W-2, and two documents showing your name and Nevada home address dated within the last 60 days. Bring originals or certified copies.
How much does a Real ID cost in Nevada?
Nothing extra if you add it during another license or ID transaction like a renewal. On its own, the DMV lists $8.50 for a license and $7.50 for an ID card, and $12.50 for a commercial license.
Can I get a Real ID without an appointment in Las Vegas?
No. The DMV says you must apply in person and make an appointment. Real ID isn’t one of the walk-in services.
How do I know if my Nevada license is a Real ID?
A Real ID has a gold star in the upper right corner, shown as a star inside a Nevada outline or a circle. A standard card has no star and says “Not for REAL ID Purposes.”
Can I fly without a Real ID?
Since May 7, 2025, a standard license isn’t accepted for domestic flights. You can still fly with another accepted ID such as a U.S. passport or passport card, a U.S. military ID, a permanent resident card or a Trusted Traveler card. Check TSA.gov for the full list.
Do I need to bring documents again when I renew a Real ID?
Usually not. Most Nevada residents don’t need to resubmit identity documents when renewing a Real ID. You do if you’re a permanent or limited-term resident, or if your name, date of birth or Social Security number has changed.
Can my Social Security card prove a name change?
No. The DMV doesn’t accept a Social Security card as proof of a name change. Use a government-issued marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption record or court order, and bring one for each change.