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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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GENERAL DMV QUESTIONS

How do I change my address?

If you want a photo taken and want to obtain a new license, you must go to the DMV and pay the 2.25. You fill out a form and they take a photo.

If you'd like to keep your current license and just receive a sticker by mail, I can bring you the form, help you fill it out then I'll take it to the DMV for you and you will receive a sticker in the mail, for the back of your license, in 5 - 10 working days.

The charge for my service is $7. No trip for u!

How do I get a copy of my drivers record?

You may stop in personally at the nearest DMV Office and receive this information on your own records. Please be certain to bring along your drivers license. The fee for a Driver History Report is $7.00. You will have to wait at the window for this service.

For mailing to Carson City to receive copies of your driving records, include your date of birth, Social Security number, driver license number if available and a check or money order for $7.00. Add a $4.00 Certification Fee if you desire a certified copy.

DMV Records Section
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711-0250

(702) 486-4368 option 4, option 3 - Las Vegas
(775) 684-4368 option 4 Reno/Carson City
1-877-368-7828 option 4 Rural Nevada/out of state
(775) 684-4899 Fax

My driver license is about to expire and I am out of the state. Is there any way I can renew?

You may be able to renew your driver license by mail. E-mail your license number or call (877) 368-7828 ext. 6 to find out whether you are eligible. If so, use the Application for a Nevada Driver License By Mail (DLD-4). You can get this on the link to the Nevada DMV web site. An eye exam may be required. You must be otherwise eligible to renew by mail. Drivers, other than active duty military members, must have a new photograph taken every eight years. If you renewed by mail, Internet or telephone last time, you will have to visit a DMV office.

What are the age / document requirements for a driver license?

You must have a Nevada driver license if you live or work in Nevada. Drivers moving into Nevada from another state must apply for a license within 30 days.
If your license is suspended or revoked in another state, you will not be able to receive a Nevada license until you meet all reinstatement requirements of the other state.
See our New Resident Guide in the Nevada DMV link, if you are currently licensed in the U.S. and are moving to Nevada.
See Beginning Drivers 18 and Older in the Nevada DMV link if you have never been licensed in the U.S.
See Nevada Teen Driving in the Nevada DMV link if you are under 18 years of age.
You do not need a Nevada license if you are:
~An active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces and you have a valid license from your home state.
~A border state resident who lives in another state but works in Nevada.
~A nonresident, such as an out-of-state student, tourist, or seasonal resident. However, if you want to drive while here, you need to be at least 16 years old, have a valid license from your home state, and comply with Nevada traffic and financial responsibility laws.
See also Residency and Proof of Identity in the Nevada DMV link.

 How can I get an Identification card, instruction permit, seasonal resident ID card, international instruction permit, or international student permit?

You need proof of who you are. The proof of residency and identity requirements for these are the same as those for a driver license.

Documents would include:  birth certificate, military ID, DD 214, permanent resident card, immigration visa, employment authorization card, military ID or U.S. passport. The process is the same as that for a driver license except that testing is not required for identification cards.

If you work in Nevada you are not qualified for a seasonal ID card.  If you are bringing in a student visa to prove who you are you need to bring along a letter from your school. Along with the proof of who you are, bring your social security card, and your state driver license or ID if you should have one.  If you bring us your birth certificate for proof of who you are and your name is no longer that of the certificate, for example, a woman gets married and her name changes, that woman needs to bring in proof of that name change, such a marriage certificate, or a divorce decree. However the divorce decree needs to have mentioned both names. Think of it as a link, the names have to link together, making sense that this person changed their name.

How can I get a duplicate License or ID?  

You need to complete an application at a full-service office and provide proof of your identity. Documents would include:  birth certificate, military ID, DD 214, permanent resident card, immigration visa, employment authorization card, military ID or U.S. passport. Complete an application.  If you are a veteran, please also complete the Declaration of Veteran Status (DLD-129) if you have not already done so. This is used only to help the Nevada Office of Veterans Services track the number of veterans in the state.

For The State of Nevada DMV Customers

 If you don't see your question answered here, call Anita

@ 702-641-9779 

I have lost my registration slip. How do I get a duplicate?

You can obtain a duplicate at a DMV office for a fee of $5.00. You may also mail an Application for Duplicate Registration Certificate (RD-13) and include a check, money order or Credit Card Authorization for $5.00 to:

DMV Central Services
Alternate Services
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711-0700

The Nevada DMV can accept faxed orders if they are paid by credit card. Fax the application, credit card authorization and a cover letter with your name, current address, Nevada license plate number and daytime telephone to (775) 684-4797.

I recently registered my vehicle and then moved out-of-state. Can I get any refund on the unused portion of my registration?

No. Plate refunds are not issued to former Nevada residents. Nevada residents can qualify for registration fee refunds under certain limited circumstances.

If you still have your Nevada license plates, you should mail them to the DMV for cancellation. See Plate Surrender/Registration Fee Refunds.

Former residents are not eligible for the Registration Fee Rebates passed by the 2005 Nevada Legislature.

How are Nevada registration fees calculated?

The State of Nevada charges a Registration Fee, a Governmental Services Tax and, in some counties, a Supplemental Governmental Services Tax.

·        The basic Registration Fee for passenger cars, trucks and motorcycles under 6,000 pounds is $33.00. Trailers under 1,000 pounds are $12.00. There are graduated scales based on weight for larger vehicles.

·        The annual amount of the Governmental Services Tax is 4 cents on each $1.00 of the DMV valuation of the vehicle. Governmental Services Taxes fund local governments and school districts.

·        The DMV valuation of a vehicle is 35% of the depreciated MSRP (Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price). The MSRP is depreciated 15% after the first year and 10% per year thereafter. There is a minimum valuation of 5% of MSRP and a minimum Governmental Services Tax of $6.00.

·        MSRP is set when the vehicle is new and will not change over time.

·        Supplemental Governmental Services Tax is 1 cent on each $1.00 of valuation. This is a voter-approved tax used for highway construction in the counties which charge it, currently Clark and Churchill.

·        There are other factors which determine the final cost of registering a vehicle. Fees for a first-time Nevada title are $28.25 and there are small charges for items such as license plates. DMV collects sales taxes on private party sales and many out-of-state dealer sales.

Late Fees

Nevada does not have a grace period on expired registrations. DMV is required to charge late fees that consist of taxes and penalties. You must pay the full renewal fees for the coming year and the pro-rated Registration Fee and Governmental Services Taxes for the period of time the vehicle was not registered. Additional penalties are $6 per month on the Registration Fee and 10% of the Governmental Services Taxes (including Supplemental Governmental Services Taxes in applicable counties.)

If your vehicle requires an emissions inspection, you must obtain a one-day movement permit to drive the vehicle legally. Provide proof of ownership, such as the old registration or the current vehicle title.

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How are vehicle sales taxes calculated?

The Nevada Sales and Use tax is actually several separate taxes which fund state and local government, schools and special purposes. See the Nevada Department of Taxation Tax Map for rates and other details. Taxes on vehicle sales vary by the type of sale and the tax rate of the county in which the vehicle is based.

Nevada Dealer Sales - Taxes are paid to the dealer based on the actual purchase price.

Out-of-State Dealer Sales - DMV will verify whatever taxes were paid and charge any difference between that amount and what would have been due on a Nevada dealer sale.

Private Party Sales - Taxes are paid to DMV based either on the depreciated Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) or a vehicle appraisal. Appraisals can be completed at the VIN Inspection Station at larger DMV offices. I highly recommend them for vehicles 1994 and newer, to save you money!

If the MSRP is used, the original retail price is depreciated 15% after the first year and 5% per year thereafter. The minimum valuation for sales tax purposes is 10% of MSRP or $100, whichever is greater. The amount of depreciation must be rounded to the nearest whole multiple of $20.

Private party (or "occasional") vehicle sales are exempt from the 2% State Sales and Use Tax, but are subject to all other relief, support and special taxes. See the Nevada Department of Taxation for the current rate in your county and subtract 2%.

Sample Sales Tax Calculation (Private Party Vehicle Sale)

Vehicle 2 years old with an original Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price of $12,500.
Registered in Clark County.

We want to give our children one of our vehicles. How do we claim the sales tax exemption?

A Family Sale/Gift Affidavit (RD-173) is the form used for this purpose. It should be completed by the Donor and the Recipient, and brought along with the title to register the vehicle. This will eliminate the payment of sales tax normally collected on occasional sales. Normal governmental services taxes will be charged. Family Sales are sales between immediate family members and/or grandparents only. Cousins, aunts and uncles, etc., do not qualify.

See Registration Requirements (Private Party) for other documents needed to complete the transfer. You will need Nevada insurance coverage which matches the new name(s) on the title and registration. If a smog check is required, you will need a new test if the last one is more than 90 days old. If the vehicle title is held by a lien holder, you will have to refinance the vehicle or obtain a lien release.

You cannot transfer unused registration fees. The new owner receives new plates and pays a full year's registration. Typically, the parents surrender their license plates and receive a credit towards the registration of another vehicle. See Plate Surrender/Registration Fee Refunds.

I am donating a vehicle to a charity or buying one from a charity. What are the procedures?

Charitable vehicle donations are nearly identical to private party vehicle sales. Donors must pay off any outstanding loan or lien and provide a properly-signed off title. The charity is allowed to sell the vehicle without actually taking ownership of it by completing the dealer reassignment section of the title.

If you are donating a vehicle, be sure to keep all receipts and documents issued by the charity as proof that the vehicle was donated. You should keep your license plates and surrender them or use them on another vehicle within 30 days. See Plate Surrender. Charities are required to surrender any plates left on a vehicle.

If you are buying a vehicle from a charity, you must register and title the vehicle within 10 days of the sale. You must meet all of the registration requirements for a private party vehicle sale. See Registration Requirements.

How do I go about getting handicapped plates?

Complete the Application for Disabled Persons Plates/Placards and have it signed by a licensed physician, who must attest that you have a disability which limits or impairs the ability to walk. See our License Plates page for details.

There are no fees from the DMV. You can receive one set of disabled license plates, or plates and one disabled parking placard, or two disabled parking placards. Stickers are available for motorcycles.

I am moving to Nevada. What are the Registration Requirements?

You have 60 days in which to register your vehicles (30 days to obtain your Nevada driver's license). The fine for failing to register your vehicles is $250 - $500. A resident is any person, other than an active-duty military member or their spouses/dependents, who accepts employment or establishes their primary residence here.

If you have vehicles, you must obtain liability insurance from a Nevada-licensed carrier to comply with our Insurance Verification Program.

·        See our New Resident Guide and New Resident Tip Sheet for other requirements.

·        If you are starting a business, see our Vehicles in Business Guide.

·        Water vessels are registered with the Nevada Division of Wildlife.

·        Manufactured homes are taxed by County Assessors and titled by the Nevada Department of Business and Industry

Are there any temporary permits or registrations?

Yes.  Our fee for this service is $10.00. 

To drive any vehicle on any public street, you must have liability insurance and either a full registration or a valid movement permit. Nevada auto dealers are required to issue a permit upon the sale of a vehicle. In private party sales, the seller is required to keep the license plates. The buyer must use alternate transportation to obtain a movement permit from the DMV.

You must present proof of ownership to obtain a movement permit. Examples include an expired registration or the signed-off title of a vehicle purchased from a private party.

DMV issues several types of permits depending on the customer's needs, including a 15-day "drive away" permit for vehicles being driven out of state. Small fees may apply depending on the type of permit issued.

I sold my vehicle, but I received my renewal. What do I do?

·        You must remove your license plates if you sell a vehicle.

·        If you do not officially transfer the license plates to another vehicle owned by you, you must surrender the plates to DMV within 30 days.

·        If you are still in possession of your Nevada license plates, please surrender them. See Plate Surrender/Registration Fee Refunds.

If you did not keep the plates and cannot surrender them, please disregard the renewal notice. You will not receive another notice and will not be subject to any fine or legal action.

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