Driver Permit Requirements

 

  • Effective September 1, 2023
  • The applicant must be a resident of Nevada or a state that adjoins the county in which the applicant has applied for a driver’s permit (AZ or CA) per NRS 706.8841
  • The applicant must have a valid Nevada driver's license. The applicant must submit a copy of their 3-year driving history from the Nevada DMV. Dated within 30 days. 
  • Referral form TA142 must be filled out completely by a taxicab company in Clark County. 
  • The applicant must also have attended a Defensive Driving and Safety Course provided by the taxicab company. Dated within 30 days. 
  • The applicant must fill out completely and accurately the “New Permit Packet” which includes forms:  
    • TA121: Application
    • TA320: Criminal History Statement. Filled out completely. 
    • TA018: Child Support Information. 
    • TA038: Authorization for Release of Information. 
    • TA167: Mandatory Found Property Reporting.  
     
  • The applicant must submit a full (5 page) physician’s certificate, from a medical examiner who is listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners and licensed to practice medicine in the State of Nevada (M.D., D.O., D.C., P.A., or A.P.N.). The physician shall issue form MCSA-5876 and MCSA-5875 if they find that a prospective driver meets health requirements established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 49 C.F.R. §391.41-391.49.  NRS 706.8842, NAC 706.519 .   
  • The applicant is required to submit a complete set of their fingerprints by filling out form TA322: Fingerprint Request Form and taking it to an approved vendor where they will forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to ascertain whether the applicant has a criminal record, and the nature of any such record. The cost of the fingerprints is to be paid for by the applicant. The applicant must also fill out and sign the NV Dept. of Public Safety fingerprint background waiver form. 
  • The applicant must be able to read and orally communicate in the English language per NRS 706.8841 by way of passing a test administered by the agency with a score of 75% or better. 
  • The cost of the application process is $40. 

 

Reasons for Refusal to Issue Permit

The Administrator may refuse to issue a permit if the applicant has been convicted of a felony involving any sexual offense in this state or any other jurisdiction at any time before the date of the application. The Administrator may refuse to issue a permit if the applicant has been convicted of any violation of NRS 484.3791 or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct within 3 years before the date of application, or has been convicted of a felony relating to the practice of taxicab drivers in this state or any other jurisdiction at any time before the date of the application. The administrator may also refuse to issue a driver’s permit if, after the background investigation of the applicant, determines that the applicant is morally unfit or if the issuance of the driver’s permit would be detrimental to public health, welfare or safety.
 
NRS 484.379: Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled or prohibited substance.

NAC 706.516 Drivers: Fitness  

  • Pursuant to NRS 706.8841, an applicant for a driver’s permit may not be considered by the administrator to be fit, willing and able if he has: 
    • Been convicted of any felony within the past 5 years.
    • Been convicted of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs within the past 3 years.
    • Been convicted of any offense involving the sale of narcotics, dangerous drugs or controlled substances.
    • Been found by the administrator after sufficient background investigation, to be morally unfit or the administrator finds that issuance of a permit to him would be detrimental to the public health, welfare or safety.  
     
  • An applicant for a driver’s permit may be considered by the administrator to be morally unfit or the administrator may consider that the issuance of a permit to him would be detrimental to the public health, welfare or safety if he has: 
    • Been involved in and found to be the driver responsible for any accident resulting in the death of or injury to another:
    • His past driving record shows that he is a habitual reckless or negligent driver.
    • Is a frequent violator of the traffic laws.
    • Has committed an offense in another state within the past 3 years which, if committed in this state, would be grounds for revocation of his driver's license or driver's permit.
    • Has failed on at least two occasions to keep his written promise to appear in court for any offense.
    • Has been convicted of any sexual offense or any offense involving moral turpitude.
    • Has been convicted of any offense involving possession of narcotics, dangerous drugs or controlled substances.