Bill > SB291

This bill requires the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to establish procedures allowing victims of identity theft to request a new, unique driver's license number at no cost. Specifically, the bill defines identity theft as violations of certain Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS 205.463, 205.464, or 205.465) and mandates that the DMV create a process for these victims to change their driver's license number. The bill amends existing law to ensure that when a licensee who has been a victim of identity theft requests a new license number, the DMV cannot charge a fee for this service. Additionally, the bill makes a technical amendment to ensure that the definitions applicable to driver's license regulations will also apply to this new provision. The legislation will become effective on January 1, 2027, providing time for the DMV to develop and implement the required procedures to assist identity theft victims in obtaining a new driver's license number.