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Class A

Combination vehicles, such as tractor-trailers, with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the vehicle being towed has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or more. See the Commercial Driver Handbook.

Class B

Single vehicles with a weight (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds; the operator may tow a vehicle weighing 10,000 pounds GVWR or less. See the Commercial Driver Handbook.

Class C

Cars, vans, pickups, mopeds, and other vehicles with a weight (GVWR) of 26,000 pounds or less; allows towing of a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less. Class C license holders may tow a combination of vehicles not to exceed 70 feet in length. If the GVWR of the towed vehicles exceeds 10,000 pounds, an Endorsement J is required.

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Class M

Motorcycles. If you drive a motorcycle and a Class A, B, or C vehicle, your license will show both classes, provided you have met all other requirements. See Motorcycles, Mopeds & Bicycles, Motorcycle Skills Test and the Motorcycle Handbook.

Non-Commercial Class A & B, Endorsement J

RV, boat and trailer owners need a Class A or B license to drive vehicles 26,001 pounds or heavier. An Endorsement J is needed to tow a vehicle over 10,000 GVWR. If the combination of the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle(s) exceed 26,001 pounds, a Class A license is required.

Additional written and skills tests are required. For further information regarding the tests, license classes and Endorsement J, see the Non-Commercial Class A & B, J Endorsement Study Guide.

Endorsement F

Firefighters, farmers and military members who drive non-commercial heavy equipment. This endorsement is a limited exemption from commercial licensing requirements.

Restriction B

Must wear corrective eye lenses (glasses or contacts). See Testing.

Nevada restriction codes are changing! The letter designating your restriction may change the next time you receive a new license. See the Restriction Code Matrix.

Restriction J

Two-letter restrictions beginning with the letter J are issued in a variety of circumstances such as driving only on a specific route, during specific hours or only a certain type of vehicle. The specifics will be listed on the back of the license or in an official statement the motorist must carry. See the Restriction Code Matrix or NAC Chapter 483 for complete lists of restrictions.

Eligibility

Any veteran or his or her spouse, parent or child may purchase a veteran license plate. The applicant certifies that he qualifies by signing the Veteran License Plate Application (SP 33).

Costs

The initial cost for veteran plates with a standard number is $61 plus a Prison Industry fee of 50 cents per plate. The annual renewal fee is $30.

The initial cost for personalized versions is $96 plus a Prison Industry fee of 50 cents per plate. The annual renewal is $50.

$25 of the initial fee and $20 of the annual renewal fee are used to support outreach programs and services for veterans and their families administered by Nevada Department of Veterans Services.

Availability

Plates with standard numbers are in stock at DMV Full Service offices. You can order personalized versions by mail, fax or in person at a DMV Full Service office. See How Do I Get These Plates?

Veteran Unit Decal Plates

The DMV is authorized to offer veterans plates with extra space for unit logos. Army Airborne and Navy Seabees are available as well as Air Force and Army logos on National Guard Plates.

Motorcycle plates for Army Airborne and Navy Seabees are not in stock and must be custom-ordered. Call or email for information.

In addition to the Veteran License Plate Application SP 33, you will have to provide Proof of Service in the unit on your DD-214 or service record.

Prefixes

New veteran plates issued at DMV offices display the two-letter prefix code next to the service branch insignia.

Older plates may not show these. Combine the prefixes with the numerals shown to make the complete plate number:

See Plate Prefixes and Codes for the codes for other non-personalized veteran plates.

Personalized versions of these plates are limited to 5 characters for large plates, 4 for small plates. Airborne, Seabees and National Guard are limited to 4 characters for large plates, 3 for small plates.
Use our online Personalized Plate Search to check for available numbers.

Fees listed are in addition to all other applicable registration fees. - Incomplete, illegible or incorrect applications will be returned.

Disabled Veteran
Disabled Female Veteran
For those with a qualifying service connected disability.

Allows the plate holder to use handicapped parking.

Exempts vehicle from Nevada state and local parking fees.

Note: If you wish to obtain a handicapped placard, you must also complete the SP 27 form.

NRS 482.0962 “Qualifying service-connected disability” means:

1. A service-connected disability rated at 100 percent;
2. More than one service-connected disability, the combined ratings of which add up to at least 100 percent; or
3. A service-connected disability of any rating that constitutes or includes a permanent disability that qualifies a person for non-veteran handicapped plates.

Personalized versions of these plates are not available. See the SP 10 form for requirements and How Do I Get These Plates? for DMV procedures on obtaining the plates.

$27/$5

$27/$5

$8/$0

Personalized versions of these plates are not available. Motorcycle and disabled versions are available only as indicated above. The initial fee for a motorcycle plate is 50 cents less than listed.

See Plate Prefixes and Codes for the codes needed to make the complete plate number.

Fees listed are in addition to all other applicable registration fees. Incomplete, illegible or incorrect applications will be returned.

External hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy. Links do not constitute endorsement by the Department of Motor Vehicles, which has no control over the content of external websites.

See Classic Vehicle Plates for a special license plate for Retired Military Vehicles.