Nevada: Licensing basics — Proof of Identity, SSN and Real ID Basics Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What form of a document proving your full legal name and date of birth must you present?” · “Which of these is accepted as evidence of your Social Security Number for a driver license?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Nevada Driver's Handbook" (March 2024 (DMV 700)), Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.
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What form of a document proving your full legal name and date of birth must you present?
- An unexpired original or a certified copy
- A clear photocopy of the original document
- A scanned image shown on a phone
- A copy signed by the applicant
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Correct answer: An unexpired original or a certified copy
Applicants for a driver's license or identification card must present an unexpired original or certified copy of one of the listed documents.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which of these is accepted as proof of full legal name and date of birth for a Nevada driver's license?
- A Border Crossing Card
- A hospital-issued birth certificate
- A valid, unexpired U.S. Passport Card
- An expired U.S. passport
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Correct answer: A valid, unexpired U.S. Passport Card
A valid, unexpired United States Passport or United States Passport Card is accepted; a Border Crossing Card and a hospital-issued birth certificate are not.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Is a hospital-issued birth certificate accepted as proof of name and age for a Nevada driver's license?
- Yes, if it is the original
- No, it is not accepted
- Yes, together with a second document
- Yes, but only for a standard license
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Correct answer: No, it is not accepted
A hospital-issued birth certificate is listed among the documents not accepted as proof of name and age; a state-issued birth certificate is accepted.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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A Nevada Department of Corrections identification card may prove name and date of birth, but it is not valid for which of these?
- A standard driver license
- A standard identification card
- A Driver Authorization Card
- A Real ID
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Correct answer: A Real ID
The Nevada Department of Corrections identification card is on the list of documents proving name and date of birth, but it is not valid for a Real ID.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which document may a person born outside the U.S. use to prove full legal name and date of birth for a Nevada driver license?
- A Certificate of Naturalization (N-550)
- A Border Crossing Card
- A hospital-issued birth certificate
- An expired foreign passport
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Correct answer: A Certificate of Naturalization (N-550)
For people born outside the U.S., a Certificate of Naturalization (N-550) or a Certificate of Citizenship (N-560) is accepted.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Can an old Resident Alien Card that has no expiration date be used as proof of name and date of birth?
- No, it must be replaced before you apply
- No, no Resident Alien Card is ever accepted
- Yes, it can be accepted as a Permanent Resident Card
- Yes, but only together with a Border Crossing Card
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Correct answer: Yes, it can be accepted as a Permanent Resident Card
A Resident Alien Card with no expiration date can be accepted as a Permanent Resident Card; the DMV will not enforce replacing it unless requested by DHS.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Your Permanent Resident Card has expired. What else must you present with it?
- A letter from your employer confirming your job
- A Notice of Action (I-797) showing an approved extension
- A utility bill showing your Nevada address
- Your Social Security Card and a recent W-2
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Correct answer: A Notice of Action (I-797) showing an approved extension
If a Permanent Resident Card is expired, you must also present a Notice of Action (I-797) showing an approved extension.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What is marked on the face of a Nevada license or identification card issued using limited-term documents?
- “Temporary Visitor”
- “Non-Resident”
- “Provisional”
- “Limited Term”
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Correct answer: “Limited Term”
Any license or identification card issued using limited-term documents is marked “Limited Term” on the face of the card.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Your name is different from the name on your proof-of-identity document. What will you be asked to present?
- Legal documentation of the name change, such as a marriage certificate
- A signed statement of your own explaining why the names differ
- Two utility bills that show your new name and Nevada address
- A letter from your employer confirming the name you now use
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Correct answer: Legal documentation of the name change, such as a marriage certificate
If your name differs from the one on your document, you must present legal documentation of the name change, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, spouse's death certificate, adoption record or court order.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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When is a divorce decree accepted as legal documentation of a name change?
- Only if it is less than one year old
- Only together with a court order
- When it references a name change
- Never; only marriage certificates count
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Correct answer: When it references a name change
A divorce decree is accepted as name-change documentation only if it references a name change, and it must be an original or certified copy.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which of these is accepted as evidence of your Social Security Number for a driver license?
- A bank statement
- An IRS Form 1099
- A voter registration card
- A utility bill
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Correct answer: An IRS Form 1099
Evidence of a Social Security Number can be a Social Security Card, a W-2 with the full SSN, an IRS Form 1099, or a paystub with your full legal name.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Which kind of paystub is NOT acceptable as evidence of a Social Security Number?
- An original printed paystub with your full legal name and SSN
- An original typed paystub with your full name and SSN
- An original computer-printed paystub with your name and SSN
- A handwritten paystub
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Correct answer: A handwritten paystub
A paystub with your full legal name is accepted, but handwritten paystubs are not acceptable.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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A document presented as evidence of your Social Security Number must show what?
- The complete Social Security Number
- Only the last four digits of the number
- Your current Nevada home address
- Your employer's tax ID number
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Correct answer: The complete Social Security Number
All documents for evidence of a Social Security Number must be originals and must contain the complete number.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Alternative documents for evidence of name, age, and Social Security Number may be approved by the Department. What do they require?
- A court order
- A second office visit
- Supervisory approval
- A fingerprint check
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Correct answer: Supervisory approval
Alternative documents for evidence of name, age, and Social Security Number may be approved by the Department and require supervisory approval.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Alternative documents for name, age, and Social Security Number are NOT allowed for issuing which card?
- A standard driver license
- A Real ID card
- A standard identification card
- A first-time standard license
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Correct answer: A Real ID card
Alternative documents are not allowed for the issuance of a Real ID card.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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The Real ID law sets identification standards for licenses and ID cards when they are used for what?
- Driving a car in another state or country
- Renting a car or truck from a rental agency
- Buying alcohol or tobacco at a store or bar
- Boarding aircraft or entering federal buildings
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Correct answer: Boarding aircraft or entering federal buildings
The Real ID law sets identification standards for state licenses and ID cards used for boarding aircraft or entering federal buildings where identification is required.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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How is a Nevada Real ID license or ID card marked?
- With a gold Nevada outline and a star cutout
- With a red stamp reading REAL ID on the front
- With a blue state seal printed on the back
- With a silver bar along the bottom edge
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Correct answer: With a gold Nevada outline and a star cutout
Real ID licenses or ID cards are marked with a gold Nevada outline and a star cutout, showing the card meets federal identification standards.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Which phrase is printed on a standard (not Real ID) Nevada license or ID card?
- “FEDERAL USE PROHIBITED”
- “NOT VALID FOR DRIVING”
- “NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES”
- “IDENTIFICATION ONLY”
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Correct answer: “NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES”
Standard licenses or ID cards are marked with the phrase “NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES”, meaning the card does not meet federal identification standards.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Which statement about Real ID in Nevada is true?
- Every Nevada license must now be a Real ID
- You may choose a Real ID or a standard license or ID card
- Only drivers aged 21 or older may get a Real ID
- A standard license is issued only to new residents
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Correct answer: You may choose a Real ID or a standard license or ID card
Nevada customers have the option to obtain either a Real ID compliant or a standard driver's license or identification card.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)