How to Get Your MVR in Nevada
Nevada driving records are issued by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. Order yours directly from the state for $7.00 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Nevada Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year Driver History | 3-year | No | $7.00 | ✓ |
| 10-Year Driver History (complete record) | 10-year | No | $7.00 | ✓ |
| Certified copy of driver history (mail order add-on) | 10-year | Yes | $11.00 | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official NV ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order Online — Immediate (instant PDF)
- Go to the MyDMV portal at dmvapp.nv.gov
- Sign in or create an account using your Nevada driver's license or ID card number
- Select the 3-year or 10-year driver history report
- Pay the $7.00 fee by credit or debit card
- Save or print the PDF immediately — the report cannot be retrieved after the session ends
Order by Mail
Form: IR-002 Application for Individual Record Information (+ IR-003 Records Affidavit; ADM-205 if paying by card) (download)
- Download and complete form IR-002 and the IR-003 notarized records affidavit
- Include a copy of your driver's license
- Enclose $7.00 (plus $4.00 if you want a certified copy) by check or money order payable to 'Department of Motor Vehicles, RECORDS SECTION', or attach form ADM-205 to pay by card
- Mail the packet to the Records Section in Carson City
- Receive your record by mail
Mail to: Nevada DMV, ATTN: Records Section, 555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711-0250
Turnaround: 7-10 business days
Order In Person
- Visit any Nevada DMV office or self-service kiosk
- Present your Nevada driver's license or ID
- Request the 3-year or 10-year driver history
- Pay $7.00 at the counter (kiosks add a $1.50 processing fee, $8.50 total)
- Receive the printed record the same day
Mail to: Any Nevada DMV office; self-service kiosks at select locations
Turnaround: Same day
Good to Know — Nevada Quirks
Nevada sells only 3-year and 10-year histories (no 5- or 7-year tier). The online MyDMV record is non-certified; certified copies are mail/GovQA only and add $4.00. The original license issue date is available only by mail via IR-002 ($10). Form IR-015 is required when an individual authorizes release of the 10-year history to a business. The 3-year record omits suspensions and revocations — order the 10-year record for underwriting or DQ-file use.
Why You Need This Record
If you drive a commercial vehicle, your MVR does two jobs. First, FMCSA rule 49 CFR 391.23 requires a driving record from every state where you held a license in the last 3 years in your driver qualification (DQ) file — within 30 days of hire and annually after that. Owner-operators under their own authority keep a DQ file on themselves. Second, insurance carriers pull an MVR on every listed driver before releasing a quote; bringing a Nevada record dated within 30 days speeds up underwriting and avoids surprises at bind time.
Get a Truck Insurance Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a Nevada driving record cost?
- $7.00 for either the 3-year or 10-year history — online, in person, or by mail. Kiosks add a $1.50 processing fee, and a certified copy by mail adds $4.00.
- How fast can I get my Nevada MVR?
- Instantly through the MyDMV portal (save the PDF before you close the session — it cannot be re-downloaded), same day at a DMV office or kiosk, or 7-10 business days by mail.
- Which Nevada record should a CDL driver order for a DQ file?
- The 10-year driver history. The 3-year version excludes suspensions and revocations, so carriers and insurers generally want the complete 10-year record.
- Is the online Nevada driving record certified?
- No. Records from MyDMV and kiosks are non-certified. To get a certified copy, order by mail (or GovQA) with forms IR-002 and IR-003 and pay the extra $4.00 certification fee.
- Can my insurance agency pull my Nevada record for me?
- Yes. Agencies with a DMV Records Account (form IR-001) can request records under a DPPA permissible use; you may need to sign form IR-015 authorizing release of your 10-year history.