{"id":25487,"date":"2022-04-23T05:36:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T12:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/?page_id=25487"},"modified":"2023-04-24T13:14:45","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T20:14:45","slug":"nevada-undocumented-residents-drivers-license","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/auto-insurance\/nevada\/nevada-undocumented-residents-drivers-license\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Undocumented Residents Get a Driver&#8217;s License in Nevada?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"c-section c-section--bottom-0-spacing \" id=\"default-block_5fbd0b484fec5\">\n    <div class=\"o-wrapper \">\n        \n                                    <h2 class=\"c-section__title\"> <\/h2>\n                                        <h3 class=\"c-section__title c-section__title--black\"><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"c-section__content c-section__content--small-top-margin\">\n                                            <div class=\"s-cms-content\">\n                    <p>Undocumented immigrants in Nevada can drive legally with a driver authorization card (DAC), which can be issued without the same requirements for identification as a driver\u2019s license. This is due to Senate Bill 303, which became Nevada state law in 2014.<\/p>\n<p>A driver authorization card looks very similar to a Nevada driver\u2019s license, but there are differences. There are also some restrictions on how immigrants can use a DAC. Additionally, there are some reassurances on someone\u2019s status when applying for a DAC.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        \n                                    \n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"c-section c-section--bottom-0-spacing \" id=\"default-block_6446dcebd4808\">\n    <div class=\"o-wrapper \">\n        \n                                    <h2 class=\"c-section__title\">The Difference Between a Driver Authorization Card and a Driver\u2019s License in Nevada<\/h2>\n                                        <h3 class=\"c-section__title c-section__title--black\"><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"c-section__content c-section__content--small-top-margin\">\n                                            <div class=\"s-cms-content\">\n                    <p>A DAC looks very much like a driver\u2019s license but there are some differences. Unlike a driver\u2019s license \u2013 and now, the Real ID \u2013 a DAC cannot be used for boarding an aircraft, voting or to apply for state benefits.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Who Needs a DAC and Who Can Get a Driver\u2019s License?<\/h3>\n<p>What type of license you qualify for is determined by your legal status as an illegal immigrant or non-citizen resident.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-citizen: In the United States, a non-citizen national does not have citizenship, but can receive U.S.-issued immigration documents that enable them to receive a regular driver\u2019s license and ID cards.<\/li>\n<li>Illegal immigrant: Someone who has entered a foreign country without following the governmental rules to establish a right to be in that country legally. Those who are in questionable immigration status may not take advantage of the benefits offered to legal citizens, such as a driver\u2019s license and an automatic voter registration.<\/li>\n<li>Documented immigrant: A documented immigrant is a non-citizen status and people with this residency status can get a regular driver\u2019s license.<\/li>\n<li>Foreign citizen: If you are legally visiting Nevada from another country and have a license from that country, you can legally drive in Nevada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                        \n                                    \n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"c-section c-section--bottom-0-spacing \" id=\"default-block_6446dd11d4809\">\n    <div class=\"o-wrapper \">\n        \n                                    <h2 class=\"c-section__title\">Can I Get Car Insurance with a DAC in Nevada?<\/h2>\n                                        <h3 class=\"c-section__title c-section__title--black\"><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"c-section__content c-section__content--small-top-margin\">\n                                            <div class=\"s-cms-content\">\n                    <p>Yes. You can use your DAC to purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/auto-insurance\/nevada\/\">auto coverage<\/a>, which is required by law in order to drive in Nevada \u2013 or anywhere in the United States. Almost all insurance companies require a driver\u2019s license for someone trying to purchase car insurance. States that will not issue a driving privilege card or DAC to illegal aliens face a dangerous level of uninsured motorists on the roads. Drivers without insurance are a big problem, especially when they cause an accident.<\/p>\n<p>States, such as Nevada, that issue a DAC help to lower the number of uninsured drivers on the roads. Undocumented drivers still need to go to work and pick their children up from school. Other states that allow undocumented residents to earn some form of a driver\u2019s license include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>California<\/li>\n<li>Colorado<\/li>\n<li>Connecticut<\/li>\n<li>Delaware<\/li>\n<li>Hawaii<\/li>\n<li>Illinois<\/li>\n<li>Maryland<\/li>\n<li>Massachusetts<\/li>\n<li>Minnesota<\/li>\n<li>New Jersey<\/li>\n<li>New Mexico<\/li>\n<li>New York<\/li>\n<li>Oregon<\/li>\n<li>Rhode Island<\/li>\n<li>Utah<\/li>\n<li>Vermont<\/li>\n<li>Virginia<\/li>\n<li>Washington<\/li>\n<li>District of Columbia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many non-citizens are scared that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will turn them into ICE or the feds if they apply for a driver\u2019s license or DAC, but that is not true.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        \n                                    \n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"c-section c-section--bottom-0-spacing \" id=\"default-block_6446dd52d480a\">\n    <div class=\"o-wrapper \">\n        \n                                    <h2 class=\"c-section__title\">Will the DMV Give My Information to ICE?<\/h2>\n                                        <h3 class=\"c-section__title c-section__title--black\"><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"c-section__content c-section__content--small-top-margin\">\n                                            <div class=\"s-cms-content\">\n                    <p>No. According to Nevada laws, it is illegal for anyone at the DMV to provide your personal information to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or anyone else for that matter. It\u2019s not a new law, but that may not mean much to someone who is terrified of being deported. However, it\u2019s more important to get a DAC or a driver\u2019s license than to be caught driving without one.<\/p>\n<p>Anybody caught driving without some form of a driver\u2019s license or a DAC in Nevada can be arrested, fined and possibly even face jail time. Anytime an illegal alien gets in trouble with law enforcement, ICE or the feds may become involved. You won\u2019t get turned in to ICE to apply for and receive a DAC, but you could if you drive without one.<\/p>\n<p>If you get caught driving without insurance in Nevada, you could face fines and be subject to paying even more for your insurance. You may be required to file an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/auto-insurance\/sr-22\/\">SR-22 certificate<\/a>, which can double or even triple your insurance rates.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        \n                                    \n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/freeway-Nevada-undocumented1-450x300.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling Hispanic man holds up car keys\" class=\"wp-image-43034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/freeway-Nevada-undocumented1-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/freeway-Nevada-undocumented1-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/freeway-Nevada-undocumented1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/freeway-Nevada-undocumented1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/freeway-Nevada-undocumented1-294x196.jpg 294w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/freeway-Nevada-undocumented1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/freeway-Nevada-undocumented1-285x190.jpg 285w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/freeway-Nevada-undocumented1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"c-section c-section--bottom-0-spacing \" id=\"default-block_6446dd6dd480b\">\n    <div class=\"o-wrapper \">\n        \n                                    <h2 class=\"c-section__title\">How Much Does It Cost to Get a DAC in Nevada?<\/h2>\n                                        <h3 class=\"c-section__title c-section__title--black\"><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"c-section__content c-section__content--small-top-margin\">\n                                            <div class=\"s-cms-content\">\n                    <p>The cost to obtain a DAC is $22.25. There is also a $25 fee for any testing that may be required.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        \n                                    \n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"c-section\">\n    <div class=\"o-wrapper\">\n        <h2 class=\"c-section__title\">What is the Process for Getting a DAC in Nevada?<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"c-section__content c-section__content--small-top-margin\">\n            <div class=\"s-cms-content\">\n                <p>Applicants are required to file for a DAC in person at a DMV office. Offices are located in Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City and Henderson and you\u2019ll need to make an appointment.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be required to present proof of identity, proof of Nevada residency and translations of any non-English documents with your application. Documents must be originals, not photocopies. You can go <a href=\"https:\/\/dmv.nv.gov\/dac.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to see a full list of items you can use to prove your identity, residency and how to translate documents into English. Some documents you can use include:<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"c-steps-list\">\n                <ul class=\"o-list-bare c-steps-list__list\">\n                                                <li class=\"c-steps-list__item\">\n                                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"   c-steps-list__img\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/list-2389219-180x180.png\" alt=\"Icon of a checklist with a pencil and several checkmarks.\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"c-steps-list__content\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"c-steps-list__step\">1<\/div>\n                                                                        <div class=\"c-steps-list__text\">\n                                        Proof of Identity                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/li>\n\n                                                    <li class=\"c-steps-list__item\">\n                                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"   c-steps-list__img\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/list-2389219-180x180.png\" alt=\"Icon of a checklist with a pencil and several checkmarks.\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"c-steps-list__content\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"c-steps-list__step\">2<\/div>\n                                                                        <div class=\"c-steps-list__text\">\n                                        Translations of any documents not in English                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/li>\n\n                                                    <li class=\"c-steps-list__item\">\n                                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"   c-steps-list__img\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/list-2389219-180x180.png\" alt=\"Icon of a checklist with a pencil and several checkmarks.\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"c-steps-list__content\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"c-steps-list__step\">3<\/div>\n                                                                        <div class=\"c-steps-list__text\">\n                                        Proof of Residency Status                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/li>\n\n                                        <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"c-section c-section--bottom-0-spacing \" id=\"default-block_5fbd0bcb4fecb\">\n    <div class=\"o-wrapper \">\n        \n                                    <h2 class=\"c-section__title\">Proof of Identity<\/h2>\n                                        <h3 class=\"c-section__title c-section__title--black\"><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"c-section__content c-section__content--small-top-margin\">\n                                            <div class=\"s-cms-content\">\n                    <p style=\"text-align: left;\">Applicants may provide any of the documents required for a standard license,<br \/>\nOR <strong>one<\/strong> of the following documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Military Identification Card<\/li>\n<li>A Military Dependent Identification Card<\/li>\n<li>A DD Form 214 \u2013 \u201cCertificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty\u201d<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood OR <strong>two<\/strong> of the following documents:<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>driver\u2019s license<\/strong> or identification card issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or any territory of the United States<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>driver authorization card<\/strong> issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or any other territory of the United States<\/li>\n<li>A passport issued by a foreign government<\/li>\n<li>A birth certificate issued by a foreign government<\/li>\n<li>A consular identification card<\/li>\n<li>Any document issued by a foreign government that the Department determines is substantially similar to a consular identification card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For a complete list of the current requirements, please see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dmvnv.com\/dlresidency.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Residency and Proof of Identity<\/a>. All documents must be originals. The\u00a0<strong>Nevada DMV<\/strong>\u00a0does not accept photocopies. Documents with an expiration date must be valid and unexpired.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Procedures for New Drivers Aged 18 and Older<\/h3>\n<p>If you are someone who has never had a driver\u2019s license in the states before and you are at least 18 years of age, you\u2019ll need to provide proof of identity in an application process and take three tests: vision, knowledge and skills.<\/p>\n<p>After passing the vision and written test, you can choose to receive an Instruction Permit or to take a driving test. If you choose to get an Instruction Permit, you\u2019ll need to have someone in the front seat at all times who has possessed a license for at least one year and is at least 21 years old.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel you have the ability to pass a skills test, you can schedule one.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Procedures for Teen Drivers (Ages 16 and 17)<\/h3>\n<p>In Nevada, anyone under 18 applying for any type of license to drive, must first prove they are attending school under Nevada\u2019s attendance requirements. Teen drivers must also complete a classroom driver education course, consisting of course hours and behind-the-wheel experience. Teens can receive an instruction (learner\u2019s) permit after presenting the proper identifying documents.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        \n                                    \n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Freeway-nevada-undocumented2-450x300.jpg\" alt=\"Happy young Hispanic woman shows off her car keys\" class=\"wp-image-43035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Freeway-nevada-undocumented2-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Freeway-nevada-undocumented2-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Freeway-nevada-undocumented2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Freeway-nevada-undocumented2-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Freeway-nevada-undocumented2-294x196.jpg 294w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Freeway-nevada-undocumented2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Freeway-nevada-undocumented2-285x190.jpg 285w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Freeway-nevada-undocumented2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"c-section c-section--bottom-0-spacing \" id=\"default-block_6446de0cd480c\">\n    <div class=\"o-wrapper \">\n        \n                                    <h2 class=\"c-section__title\">Can I Use a DAC as a License to Drive a Commercial Vehicle?<\/h2>\n                                        <h3 class=\"c-section__title c-section__title--black\"><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"c-section__content c-section__content--small-top-margin\">\n                                            <div class=\"s-cms-content\">\n                    <p>No. Since many of the rules governing commercial drivers fall under commercial licensing laws, you must have a Real ID or a regular license to receive a commercial license.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        \n                                    \n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"c-section  \" id=\"default-block_6446de40d480d\">\n    <div class=\"o-wrapper \">\n        \n                                    <h2 class=\"c-section__title\">Driving in Another State with a Nevada DAC<\/h2>\n                                        <h3 class=\"c-section__title c-section__title--black\"><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"c-section__content c-section__content--small-top-margin\">\n                                            <div class=\"s-cms-content\">\n                    <p>Once you receive a Driver\u2019s Authorization Card from one state, you should be able to drive across the state lines into another state. However, since laws vary greatly from state to state, you should check with the Department of Motor Vehicles of the state you are planning to visit.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        \n                                    \n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"c-contact-channels\">\n        <div class=\"o-wrapper \">\n        <div class=\"c-contact-channels__content\">\n            <h2 class=\"c-contact-channels__title\">Find Affordable Auto Insurance Online Today<\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"c-contact-channels__text\"><p>Once you\u2019ve received your DAC or your regular driver\u2019s license, Freeway Insurance can help you find the cheapest insurance to fit your needs. It\u2019s simple to get started. 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