NORTHERN NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE NEW RESIDENT
TIPS
New residents must obtain a Nevada driver's license and vehicle
registration within 30 days. below are the items you will need to a typical
transfer. Visit our web site or call for more information.
DRIVER'S
LICENSE
Your Valid, State Issued Driver's License:
If your license is
expired, suspended or revoked, contact us to determine what you need to
do.
Proof of Your Social Security:
If your social security number is
not printed on your driver's license, you will need to bring your social
security card or other proof of your number.
Additional Proof of Identity
(if needed)
We do not accept licenses, instructions permits or ID cards as
proof of identity from states with less stringent standards than Nevada. If your
state is listed below, please bring one of the documents listed in addition to
your license, permit or ID card.
States
| State |
State |
State |
| Arizona |
Nebraska |
Texas |
| Arkansas |
New Mexico |
Utah |
| California |
North Carolina |
Vermont |
| District of Columbia |
Oklahoma |
Washington |
| Georgia |
Oregon |
West Virginia |
| Kansas |
Rhode Island |
Wisconsin |
| Massachusetts |
South Carolina |
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| Montana |
South Dakota |
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Documents
must be originals. You must also present evidence of any legal name change, i.e.
a Marriage Certificate.
Certified U.S. Issued Birth
Certificate
U.S. Passport
U.S. Military Identification or Military
Report of Separation
Certificate of Citizenship or
Naturalization
Counsular Report of Birth Abroad
Permanent or
Temporary Resident Card
Resident Alien Card or I-551 Receipt
Valid
Foreign passport stamped "Processed for I-551"
Arrival-Departure Record
(I-94) with Visa or Passport
Permit to enter the U.S.
Refugee
Travel Documents
DRIVER TESTING
All applicants take a vision test.
Other tests will be waived if:
You are age 25 or older and have no special
restrictions.
Your out-of-state license is valid and you are applying for
the same class of license.
You have no more than 2 moving violations and
no suspensions, revocations, cancellations or denials in the past 4
years.
If you do not meet all of these requirements, you will have to
take a written test and possibly a skill test. All license applications are
checked through a national problem driver system.
VEHICLE
REGISTRATION
Nevada Liability Insurance
Out-of-state insurance is
not accepted. Make sure the name(s) on your insurance and registration match
exactly. Motorists who do not maintain coverage from a Nevada-licensed carrier
are subject to registration suspension and a reinstatement fee.
Nevada
Emissions Vehicle Inspection Report (If needed)
Smog checks are required
on gasoline and diesel cars and trucks, 1968 and newer, based in and around the
Reno area. New vehicle are exempt on the first and second registration.
YOUR CURRENT REGISTRATION SLIP(S)
Nearly all trailers must be
registered and titled.
TITLE(S), UNLESS HELD BY LIENHOLDER
You
have the option of retaining your out-of-state title. We suggest getting a
Nevada title if possible.
VIN CHECK(S)
Vehicle Identification
Number inspections are done at DMV offices in Reno and Carson City. Drive your
vehicle to the inspection station outside the main.
YOUR OUT-OF-STATE
LICENSE PLATES
Bring them into the office with you.
FEES can be
paid by - CASH, CHECK, MAJOR CREDIT CARDS
Have your VIN ready and visit
our web site or call for registration fee
estimates.
MOTORCYCLES
Motorcycles are required to wear helmets
and posses a Class M license. Nevada tranfers most motorcycle endorsements.
Mopeds 50cc or less. with less than 2 horsepower, do not have to be registered
and you do not need a Class M license. However, you must have a valid Class C or
higher license.
BOATS
Water vessels are registered with the Nevada
Division of wildlife. Trailers are registered at the DMV.
| Name |
Phone number |
| Nevada Division of wildlife |
(775) 688-1511 |
DMV
OFFICE LOCATIONS - NORTHERN NEVADA
All offices are open Monday through
Friday 8 am to 5 pm. The Reno office is also open Saturday 8 am to 4 pm.
Office Locations
| city |
Address |
| Reno |
305 Galletti Way |
| Carson City |
555 Wright Way |
| Elko |
3920 East Idaho Street |
| Ely |
178 North Avenue F |
| Fallon |
973 West Williams Street |
| Hawthorne |
1085 Highway 95 |
| Minden |
1694 County Road |
| Tonopah |
400 Howerton Hill |
| Winnemucca |
3505 Construction Way |
| Yerington |
215 West Bridge Street #9 |
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Contact Us
| Telephone |
Internet |
| Reno/Spark/ Carson City - (775) 684-4368 |
dmvnv.org |
| Elsewhere - Toll Free 1-887-368-7828 |
Fee Estimates, Forms |
| TDD - (775) 684-4904 |
Special Plates and
More |