Nevada DMV, ID Cards
Get or replace a Nevada ID card in person, or start online with Quick Cards. Your new card comes by mail within 10 business days.
Official page: dmv.nv.gov/idcards.htm
Getting ID and Documents Back in Nevada
How to get a Nevada ID card from the DMV, including the homeless fee waiver, replace a Nevada birth certificate, and get a free Social Security card.
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Hi friend. Losing your ID makes everything harder, but you can get it back. In Nevada, the DMV can waive the ID fee for people without a home. Your Social Security card is always free.
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How much is a Nevada ID card?
At the DMV, a new ID card is 21.50 dollars for ages 18 to 64, 9.50 dollars for ages 10 to 17, and 11.50 dollars for age 65 and older. Bring proof of identity, proof of your Social Security number, and two proofs of your Nevada address.
Official page: dmv.nv.gov/idcards.htm
Can I get my ID at no cost if I'm homeless?
Maybe. If you are under 25 and homeless, the DMV can waive the fee for an original, renewal or duplicate ID. If you are 25 or older, the DMV may waive the fee one time for a duplicate ID. Apply in person and fill out form DMV 128, the Declaration of Homeless Status.
Official page: dmv.nv.gov/dlfees.htm
I just got out of jail or prison. Is there help with my ID?
If you were released in the last 90 days, the DMV may waive the 21.50 dollar fee for a duplicate ID one time. Go in person, bring your release papers, and fill out form DP 190.
Official page: dmv.nv.gov/dlfees.htm
How do I get a copy of my Nevada birth certificate?
The Nevada Office of Vital Records in Carson City charges 25 dollars per copy in person. Online through VitalChek it costs 45 dollars. If you were born in Clark County, the Southern Nevada Health District charges 38 dollars for the first copy and 25 dollars for each extra copy.
Official page: dpbh.nv.gov/programs/birth-death-marriage-divorce-records
Does a new Social Security card cost money?
No. A replacement Social Security card is free. You may be able to ask for one online. If not, call 800 772 1213 to set up a visit. The card comes by mail in 5 to 10 business days.
Official page: ssa.gov/number-card/replace-card
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Bunkly tip: some websites charge big fees just to order your birth certificate. Order straight from the state or your health district so you pay only the real fee.
Who to call in Nevada
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
Nevada DMV, Form DMV 128
The Declaration of Homeless Status form. Turn it in with your ID application to ask for the fee waiver.
Official page: dmv.nv.gov/pdfforms/dmv128.pdf
Nevada Office of Vital Records
Certified copies for 25 dollars in person at 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104, Carson City. You must show you have a right to the record.
Official page: dpbh.nv.gov/programs/birth-death-marriage-divorce-records
Southern Nevada Health District, Vital Records
Birth certificates for Clark County births. 280 S. Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas. Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 5 pm. No same day service.
Official page: southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/vital-records
Social Security Administration
Free replacement cards. Phone help Monday to Friday, 8 am to 7 pm. TTY 800 325 0778.
Official page: ssa.gov/number-card/replace-card
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