The Nevada DMV announced it will begin phasing out Limited-Term Commercial Learner's Permits and Commercial Driver's Licenses in compliance with new federal regulations form the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
The state will continue its temporary pause on issuing or renewing the limited-term licenses while transitioning away from the program.
The FMCSA's interim Final Rule, which took effect on September 29, 2025, limits eligibility to certain visa categories and requires states to align their commercial licensing systems with national standards.
“Nevada is taking a proactive, responsible approach to comply with the new federal requirements,” said Tonya Laney, Director of the Nevada DMV. “By phasing out the Limited-Term CDL program, we are protecting federal highway funding, maintaining program integrity, and ensuring that Nevada’s licensing system remains fully compliant with national standards.”
About 980 active limited-term commercial license holders are affected statewide. Sixty-two drivers from Mexico and Canada will have their licenses canceled, as federal law requires them to be licensed in their home countries.
During the transition, affected drivers may apply for a Non-Commercial Driver’s License or Driver Authorization Card if eligible.
Nevada will allow existing limited-term commercial licenses to expire naturally based on each driver’s lawful stay as determined by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
No new or duplicate limited-term commercial licenses will be issued.
More information is available at dmv.nv.gov.
