If your Nevada driver’s license or ID card is about to expire, don’t wait until the weekend to deal with it.
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is shutting down all driver’s license and ID card services from Friday, November 6, until 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, while it upgrades its computer systems.
What You Can’t Do During the Shutdown
For those three days, Nevada residents won’t be able to:
- Renew a driver’s license or state ID
- Replace a lost or damaged card
- Get a new license or ID
That applies both online and in person at DMV offices.
Why It’s Happening
The DMV says the break is needed to finish its ongoing technology upgrades. Like many states, Nevada has been working to modernize older computer systems that run everything from license renewals to records.
What You Should Do
If your license or ID expires soon, handle it before Friday. You may be able to renew online, depending on your situation, which can save you a trip.
If you can’t make it before Friday, plan to go after services come back online at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 8. Expect offices to be busier than usual early next week as people catch up.
If you’re flying soon, remember that you’ll need a valid REAL ID or another accepted ID like a passport at airport security. If your license is close to expiring, sort it out now so you’re not caught short.
What We Don’t Know Yet
The DMV hasn’t said whether other services, like vehicle registration, will be affected during the shutdown, or whether it will offer any grace period for licenses that expire during those three days. Check the Nevada DMV’s website or social media accounts for updates before you go.
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