Driver Licenses and ID Cards

License Classes

Nevada license classes, common endorsements and common restrictions are listed below. Nevada does not issue any type of Chauffeur or other special license. However, taxi drivers in Clark County must get a permit from the Nevada Taxicab Authority.

Class A Truck

Class A

Combination vehicles, such as tractor-trailers, with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the vehicle being towed has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or more. See the Commercial Driver Handbook.

School Bus

Class B

Single vehicles with a weight (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds; the operator may tow a vehicle weighing 10,000 pounds GVWR or less. See the Commercial Driver Handbook.

Car in Mirror photo

Class C

Cars, vans, pickups, mopeds, and other vehicles with a weight (GVWR) of 26,000 pounds or less; allows towing of a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less.
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Motorcycles

Class M

Motorcycles. If you drive a motorcycle and a Class A, B, or C vehicle, your license will show both classes, provided you have met all other requirements. See the Motorcycle Handbook and Motorcycles, Mopeds & Bicycles.

Recreational Vehicle

Non-Commercial Class A & B

RV, boat and trailer owners need a Class A or B license to drive vehicles 26,000 pounds or heavier. Additional written and skills tests are required. See the Non-Commercial Class A/B Study Guide and the J and R trailer endorsements below.

Fifth Wheel Trailer

Endorsement J

Allows Class C license to tow a vehicle over 10,000 pounds GVWR. Additional written and skills tests are required. See the Endorsement J/R Study Guide.

Double Towing

Endorsement R

Allows Class C license to tow a combination of vehicles not to exceed 70 feet in length. The vehicles being towed must weigh under 10,000 pounds combined. Additional written and skills tests are required. See the Endorsement J/R Study Guide.

Fire Truck

Endorsement F

Firefighters, farmers and military members who drive non-commercial heavy equipment. This endorsement is a limited exemption from commercial licensing requirements.

Eyeglasses

Restriction A

Must wear corrective eye lenses (glasses or contacts). See Testing.

Map

Restriction X

Issued in a variety of circumstances such as driving only on a specific route, during specific hours or only a certain type of vehicle. The specifics will be listed on the back of the license or in an official statement the motorist must carry. See NAC Chapter 483 for a complete list of restrictions.