Who issues driver permits?
The Nevada DMV says it does not issue a chauffeur's licence; the Taxicab Authority issues permits for Clark County taxi drivers and the Nevada Transportation Authority issues driver permits for other certificated passenger carriers.[1]
What does a Clark County taxicab permit need?
A valid Nevada driver's licence, a three-year driving history from the DMV, fingerprints through an approved vendor, an English test passed at 75% or better, a $40 application fee, and an approved defensive driving and orientation course.[2]
What stops an application?
Under the Authority's rules, a felony conviction in the past 5 years or a DUI conviction in the past 3 years. A permit lasts one year.[2]
Frequently asked questions
Does a limo driver in Las Vegas need a Taxicab Authority permit?
Limousine drivers work for carriers certificated by the Nevada Transportation Authority, which issues their driver permits.
Sources
Fees and rules change. Each source is the official page we read, with the date we read it; check it before you apply or pay.
- [1] Nevada DMV: Vehicles in business (read 8 Nov 2026)
- [2] Nevada Taxicab Authority: Driver permit requirements (read 8 Nov 2026)
