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Getting your teen a learner’s permit in SW Las Vegas

By Heather Landon, Publisher SW Las Vegas, Henderson & Boulder City December 6, 2019

Time flies by so fast and in a blink of an eye, your baby is now old enough to get a learner’s permit. Where did the time go? 

According to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) all new drivers are required to obtain a learner’s permit before they can move on to acquiring a full driver’s license. Teenagers must also successfully pass an approved driver’s education program before obtaining their driver’s license. 

Here’s how to get a learner’s permit in Nevada: 

  • Age Requirement: 15 ½ years old 
  • Visit Local DMV office and submit forms with parent/guardian’s signature
  • Show proof of: Identity, Social Security Number, Residency (2 documents)
  • Show Certification of Attendance form
  • Pass vision and written test
  • Pay licensing fee

Upon completing all of this, the DMV will mail your child’s learner’s permit to  your home within 10 business days. 

Once your teen has his/her driver’s permit, it is time to get behind the wheel. According to the Nevada DMV website, here are the behind-the-wheel requirements for getting a driver’s license:

  • Complete 50 hours of driving practice
  • Have 10 hours driving practice at night
  • Complete a driver’s education course 
  • Have learner’s permit for at least 6 months

Once all of that is completed, the next step is for your child to obtain his/her Nevada Driver’s License. Click here for more details on how to do that. Click here for access to DMV forms and fees, as well as make your appointment.