Reno/Sparks/Carson City (775) 684-4DMV (4368)

Las Vegas Area (702) 486-4DMV (4368)

Website: dmvnv.com

REAL ID CARD VS. STANDARD CARD

STANDARD CARD
REAL ID CARD
Driver’s license- has same privileges as Real ID card
Driver’s license- has same privileges as standard card
Identification card- has same privileges as Real ID card
Identification card- has same privileges as standard card
Same documents required as Real ID card
Same documents required as standard card
Same fee as Real ID card
Same fee as standard card
Same expiration as Real ID card
Same expiration as standard card
• What’s different?
• What’s different?
• Standard cards have the verbiage: NOT FOR FEDERAL
 The Real ID has a gold circle with a star cutout.
OFFICIAL USE printed above the blue header. Per the
• Why get a Real ID?
Department of Homeland Security, the standard card is still
 A Real ID can be used as identification for boarding
valid for identification but will not be accepted for
aircraft, or entering federal facilities when
boarding an aircraft or entering Federal facilities
identification is required.
beginning 10/1/2021.
•
Real ID ALL
Marking is standard
a gold cards will be
circle with marked with
a star the following
cutout verbiage:
NOT FOR
FEDERAL
OFFICIAL
USE
CARDS ISSUED PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 12, 2014, REMAIN VALID UNTIL EXPIRATION. HOWEVER, THEY DO NOT CONTAIN THE
GOLD CIRCLE, STATEMENTS ON FEDERAL OFFICIAL USE OR LIMITED TERM.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR REAL ID CARD OR STANDARD CARD

You must present one document for proof of identity AND one document for proof of Social Security number AND two documents to prove
your Nevada residential address. Immigration documents are required, if applicable. Documents will be scanned. If you are renewing or
updating your Nevada DL or ID card and do not have the required documents, you may receive a standard DL or ID as shown above.

One (1) - Proof of Identity Two (2) - Proof of Residency

U.S. Birth Certificate (no hospital birth certificate) Bank or credit card statement
U.S. Passport or Passport card Bill or statement requesting payment
U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization Court documents
Permanent Resident/Resident Alien card (I-551) NV public assistance documents
(Permanent Resident Cards must be updated at age 14 unless the bearer
turns age 16 prior to expiration.) Enrollment records or student ID
Foreign Passport with temporary I-551 stamp Lease /rental agreement, mortgage or deed
Out-of-state Real ID (not marked Limited-Term) Motel, hotel, campground or RV park receipt
Out of State EDL (with “Enhanced” on the card and/or the US flag). showing 30 days of residency
Name change document(s) if different from birth Notarized statement from property owner
name - Marriage Certificate(s) or court order NV Evidence of Insurance card
Limited-Term Documents NV Voter Registration card
Employment Authorization card (I-766) Paycheck or stub
Foreign passport, US Visa & I-94 Relief Agency or Shelter Statement (DMV-115)
(Limited-Term will be indicated when limited-term Immigration documents
are presented) Property Owner Residency Affidavit (DMV-116)
One (1) - Proof of Social Security Number Certification of Nevada Residency (DMV-005)
Social Security card
Residency documents must be the most current or
Paystub with complete Social Security number
dated within 60 days. The Nevada physical address
W-2 or 1099
must be included on the residency document.
(All Documents must be valid, unexpired original or certified copies that
were issued in the United States (except for foreign passports). The DMV
does not accept photocopies.)

DMV-505 Rev. 5/29/20 Visit dmvnv.com for more detailed information & a complete list of documents