Driver Licenses and ID Cards

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 26,000 pounds or heavier. J Endorsement J is needed to tow a vehicle over 10,000 GVWR. Additional written and skills tests are required. See the Non-Commercial Class A & B, J Endorsement Study Guide. Nevada no longer issues the Endorsement R.

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 (formerly Restriction A)

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.