New Nevada residents must obtain their driver license within 30 days. You must register your vehicles at the same time or within 60 days, whichever is sooner.
The fine for failing to register your vehicle is $250-$500. Out of state insurance is not accepted. You must obtain insurance from a Nevada-licensed carrier. If you are moving from another state, you must notify your agent or insurance company that you have moved to Nevada. Or, purchase a new policy here. Nevada insurance is necessary to comply with the Insurance Verification Program.
Students, active duty military personnel, (including their accompanying family
members), and others living temporarily in Nevada are not required to register their
vehicles or obtain a driver license as long as they are not employed in Nevada. However,
they must have a valid vehicle registration, driver license, and insurance from their
home state in order to operate vehicles in Nevada. Should someone such as a military
dependent or non-resident student obtain employment in Nevada, they will be subject to DMV
rules as a Nevada resident.
Nevada law requires motorists to notify DMV of a change of address within
30 days of the move.
Keeping your address current with us is important as we send renewal notices in the
mail. We also use the mail to notify residents of license suspensions, vehicle
insurance verification problems and other potentially serious issues. You may list separate mailing and residence
addresses. See Address Changes.
If you are stopped for any reason while driving and do not have a valid driver's license, registration and evidence of insurance, you are subject to fines and vehicle impound.
Boats are registered with the Nevada
Division of Wildlife. Trailers are registered with DMV.
See Driver License, New
Residents and Vehicles in Business for more
information.
See Motor
Carrier for Apportioned Registration and Special Fuel Tax Licenses.
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New Nevada residents must obtain their driver license within 30 days. You must register your vehicles at the same time or within 60 days, whichever is sooner. The fine for failing to register your vehicle is $250-$500. You must register at a DMV Full Service Office and have the following:
- Most recent registration
- Out-of-state license plates
- Nevada emissions Vehicle Inspection Report (smog check)
if needed
- Nevada Vehicle Inspection Certificate
("VIN check" done at the DMV
office),
- Certificate of Title (if ownership is changing. If not changing ownership, the owner has
the option of retaining the out-of-state title.)
You must obtain liability insurance from a Nevada-licensed carrier in the exact
name(s) which will be on the registration and title. If your insurance is with a large, national company, you must notify the company that you have moved to Nevada. Out-of-state insurance
is not accepted. Coverage is verified
electronically with your insurance company. Motorists who do not maintain
Nevada liability insurance are subject to a registration suspension and $250
reinstatement fee. See Vehicle Insurance Requirements. If you wish to continue coverage with the same company, you must notify your agent or company that you have moved to Nevada.
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Former Resident Information
If you did not title your vehicle in Nevada, your new state may require
verification of this before you can register your vehicle. A Title
Verification Letter can be issued for a fee of $7. You must complete and mail
the application and affidavit contained in the Application
for Individual Record Information (IR-002) along with a check or money
order for the fee.
DMV Records Section
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711-0250
(775) 684-4590 - Reno/Carson City
(702) 486-4368 - Las Vegas
1-877-368-7828 - Rural Nevada/out of state
If you have received a renewal notice for a vehicle after registering it in another state, please surrender the plates if you still have them. If
you do not have the plates, simply disregard the notice. You will not receive another notice and will not be subject to any
fine or legal action.
If you receive a notice asking to verify your insurance coverage, use our online Insurance Verification Response or complete the written notice and return it in the mail to indicate that you have moved out of state.
Nevada law requires motorists to notify the
DMV within 30 days of the move even if they are moving out-of-state. Mail the application below or fax it to
(775) 684-4992.
Change
of Address Application (DLD-22)
Former residents are not eligible for any refund of registration fees.
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Laws You Should Know
It is illegal to sell more than three personally-owned vehicles per year without a dealer's license. Salvage vehicles should be rebuilt, inspected and titled as a Rebuilt vehicle before being sold to a private party.
Keep Your License Plates
Nevada law requires you to keep your plates and either use
them on another vehicle or turn them in for cancellation within 30 days of the
sale. You should take the plates and surrender them yourself even if a dealer offers to do this for you. See Plate Surrender/Registration Fee Refunds.
Selling to a Private Party
You must provide a properly signed-off title to
the buyer in private party sales. Any loan or other lien must be satisfied. If you do not have a
title, you (or the owner of record) will have to apply for a duplicate from the state where the
vehicle was last titled. If you are selling a vehicle registered to your family trust, you must also complete a Trustee Appointment and Powers Affidavit (RD-188).
The only exception is if the vehicle was 1) last titled in Nevada, 2) is more than 9 model years
old and 3) has no liens or the owner of record has a lien release, the buyer and
owner of record can then complete 1) an Application for Duplicate Title and 2) a Bill of Sale
to transfer ownership. If the vehicle is 9 model years old or newer, you
must obtain an actual title to comply with federal odometer disclosure laws.
The Bill of Sale is your proof that you sold the vehicle. This proof is particularly important in case the vehicle is abandoned at a later date. The buyer does not need a Bill of Sale to register the vehicle if you have provided a properly signed-off title. See Private
Party Sales.
- If the title says 'person 1' AND 'person 2', both parties must sign
it.
- If the title says 'person 1' OR 'person 2', either party can sign without the
other.
The buyer is responsible for emissions inspections in Nevada and for obtaining insurance and a movement permit to legally drive the vehicle on public streets.
Trade-In or Sale to a Dealer
If you are trading in a vehicle or selling to a Nevada dealer, the dealer is required to satisfy any loan or lien within 30 days. Other states have similar laws but be sure to ask an out-of-state dealer when the lien will be satisfied. The dealer may have you sign a Power of Attorney or similar document if you do not have the title.
Nevada dealers are required to keep your trade-in until the financing on your new vehicle is finalized (up to 15 days). They must return your trade-in if they offer you different financing terms and you decline to accept the new contract. See Nevada Dealer or Out-of-State Dealer sales.
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Buying A Vehicle - Private Party Sales
Title
If you are buying a vehicle from a private
party, you must have a properly signed-off title to register the
vehicle and transfer ownership. If the seller does not have a
title, the owner of record will have to apply for a duplicate from the state where the
vehicle was last titled. The buyer will not be able to register the
vehicle without a valid title. A Bill of Sale by itself is not
acceptable. See Salvage Vehicles if the vehicle has an orange-colored salvage title.
If the title says 'person 1' AND 'person 2', both parties must sign
to sell the vehicle.
If the title says 'person 1' OR 'person 2', either party can sign
without the other.
Be sure to complete the Buyer section of the title with the
full legal name(s) of the new owner(s). The new title and registration will
reflect what is entered in the Buyer section. If you are purchasing a vehicle from a family trust, the seller must complete a Trustee Appointment and Powers Affidavit (RD-188)
The buyer and seller should complete a Bill of Sale (Form RD-104). The seller should keep this as proof that he or she sold the vehicle. It is not necessary for the buyer to have the Bill of Sale if there is a properly signed-off title. The seller should also keep his license plates.
If the vehicle was 1) last titled in Nevada, 2) is more than 9 model years
old and 3) has no liens or the owner of record has a lien release, the buyer and
owner of record can then complete 1) an Application for Duplicate Title and 2) a Bill of Sale
to transfer ownership. In this case, the buyer must have the original copy of the Bill of Sale. Ensure that the vehicle was last titled in Nevada and that you are dealing with the owner of record...the person listed on the most recent title. If the vehicle is 9 model years old or newer, you
must obtain an actual title to comply with federal odometer disclosure laws.
Payments/Liens
If the seller has a loan or lease on the vehicle, this must be satisfied
and the lienholder or lessor must deliver the title before the vehicle can be
sold. This can be a lengthy process if the title has been misplaced or is
being held by an out-of-state lender or lessor. The buyer must have a
properly signed off title to register the vehicle.
If there is a private arrangement for payments or the
seller wishes to retain an interest in the vehicle for any reason, the seller
may become a lienholder on the vehicle by completing the lienholder section of
the title. The buyer must have a properly signed off
title to register the vehicle.
The new title will be mailed to the lienholder. The lienholder must
sign the lien release section and deliver the title to the buyer before the
vehicle can be sold again.
If the buyer is obtaining outside financing, most
financial institutions will require the title. The institution will submit the
title to DMV, become a lienholder and receive the new title. In this case, the
security agreement from a licensed financial institution can take the place of
a title for registration.
Vehicle Movement
The seller must keep his or her license plates. The seller must either
use them on another vehicle or surrender the
plates to the DMV within 30 days. No other notification of the sale is
necessary. Keep a completed Bill of Sale (Form RD-104) and the contact information for the buyer.
The buyer must obtain insurance and a movement permit to drive
the vehicle on public streets. Present the signed-off title or other proof of
ownership at a DMV
Full Service Office for a movement permit.
Vehicle Registration
The buyer must register the vehicle at a DMV
Full Service Office within 30 days. You must have the following documents to register and title the vehicle:
- Title, or a security agreement
from a financial institution;
- Nevada Emission Vehicle Inspection Report if required;
-
Vehicle Identification Number Inspection if the vehicle has
never been registered or titled in Nevada;
If you wish to have a third party register the vehicle for
you, they must also present a Nevada Evidence of Insurance card for the
specific vehicle in the exact name(s) that will appear on the title and
registration.
You must obtain liability insurance from a
Nevada-licensed carrier in the exact
name(s) which will be on the registration and title. Coverage is verified
electronically with your insurance company. Motorists who do not maintain
Nevada liability insurance are subject to a registration suspension and $250
reinstatement fee. Out-of-state insurance
is not accepted. See Vehicle Insurance Requirements. |
Use our Online Registration
Fee Estimates. (Estimate only - total fees will be slightly higher.) DMV field offices accept cash, checks, money orders
for the exact amount, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
If the vehicle has never been
registered or titled in Nevada, you must have a VIN inspection completed at the DMV. At
larger offices, drive to the Inspection Station outside the main office first.
You may also have a law enforcement officer complete the Vehicle Inspection
Certificate (RD-15).
Sales Taxes are not collected on private party vehicle sales that occurred on or after January 1, 2006. On private sales that occurred in 2005 or earlier, sales taxes are paid to DMV based either on the depreciated
Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) or a vehicle appraisal.
Vehicle Title - The new title will be mailed to the
registered owner, or if there is a lienholder, it will be mailed to the
lienholder. The lienholder must properly endorse the title and deliver it to
the registered owner once the lien has been satisfied.
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Buying A Vehicle - Nevada Dealer Sales
Be certain to read and understand the sales or
lease contract before you buy any vehicle. Do not sign a contract which
contains blank spaces. Nevada does not have a right of rescission or any "cooling off" period for the buyer. Dealers must use
standardized contracts as outlined in Nevada
Administrative Code Chapter 97.
Nevada dealers must issue the following
documents to the buyer:
- Copies of any contract, lease agreement,
warranty, etc.
- A temporary movement
placard dated to expire 30 days from the date of the sale
- A passing emissions inspection if required
- A drive train inspection report on used
vehicles which have an odometer reading of 75,000 miles or more
- A Dealers Report of Sale (DRS or "green slip")
Dealers may or may not issue the DRS at the
time of the sale. If financing on the vehicle has not been finalized, the
dealer may take up to 15 days to arrange financing. If financing cannot be
finalized,
the dealer then has the right to rescind the sale and require the return of
the vehicle. Alternately, the dealership itself may finance the vehicle. Or,
the dealer may ask the buyer to sign a new contract with different terms. The
buyer is not obligated to accept a new contract.
The vehicle must be registered before the
expiration date on the temporary placard regardless of when the DRS was
issued. You must register at a DMV
Full Service Office and have the following:
- Dealers Report of Sale
- Emissions Vehicle Inspection Report if needed
If you wish to have a third party register the vehicle for
you, they must also present a Nevada Evidence of Insurance card for the
specific vehicle in the exact name(s) that will appear on the title and
registration.
You must obtain liability insurance from a Nevada-licensed carrier in the exact
name(s) which will be on the registration and title. Coverage is verified
electronically with your insurance company. Motorists who do not maintain
Nevada liability insurance are subject to a registration suspension and $250
reinstatement fee. Out-of-state insurance
is not accepted. See Vehicle Insurance Requirements. |
Use our Online Registration
Fee Estimates. (Estimate only - total fees will be slightly higher.) DMV field offices accept cash, checks, money orders
for the exact amount, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Vehicle Title - Nevada dealers are required to submit, to the DMV, all of the
documents necessary to issue a Nevada title within 30 days of the date of the
sale. The new title will be mailed to the lienholder,
if any, or to the registered owner. If a dealer mistakenly issues the title or
Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin to you, please submit this to the DMV
when you register the vehicle.
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Buying A Vehicle - Out-of-State Dealer Sales
Out-of-state vehicle dealers must comply
with their own state's laws regarding sales to non-residents. Ask about a
movement permit and for details on how the vehicle will be titled before you
buy. Be certain to read and understand the sales or
lease contract before signing.
An out-of-state dealer may or may
not collect sales tax. The Nevada DMV will verify whatever tax was paid and
charge the buyer any difference between that amount and what would have been
due in Nevada. See the Nevada Department of Taxation Sales and Use Tax Publications for current tax rates. Rates vary by county.
Utah Note: Utah dealers do not pay sales tax to Utah on
out-of-state vehicle sales. Often, however, they will indicate the estimated
amount of Nevada sales tax due as taxes paid to Utah. The full amount of
Nevada sales tax is due on vehicles purchased in Utah regardless of any
statement on the contract. The estimate on the contract may be different than
the actual amount due.
You must register the vehicle at a DMV
Full Service Office before the expiration date of any movement permit issued or 30 days maximum. Please bring all documents provided by the dealer.
You must have:
- Invoice or Bill of Sale, and one of the following:
Title
Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin
Security Agreement
Lease Agreement
Purchase Order
- Nevada Emissions Vehicle Inspection Report if
needed
- VIN Inspection
Odometer Statement: If your vehicle is 9 years old or
newer and the dealer is providing you with the title or Manufacturer's
Certificate of Origin, please ensure that the dealer completes the Federal
Odometer Statement on this document. Dealers may also provide the original
copy of a separate statement.
If you wish to have a third party register the vehicle for
you, they must also present a Nevada Evidence of Insurance card for the
specific vehicle in the exact name(s) that will appear on the title and
registration.
You must obtain liability insurance from a Nevada-licensed carrier in the exact
name(s) which will be on the registration and title. Coverage is verified
electronically with your insurance company. Motorists who do not maintain
Nevada liability insurance are subject to a registration suspension and $250
reinstatement fee. Out-of-state insurance
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VIN inspections are completed at the DMV. At
larger offices, drive to the Inspection Station outside the main office first.
You may also have a law enforcement officer complete the Vehicle Inspection
Certificate (RD-15). (PDF
Format)
Use our Online Registration
Fee Estimates. (Estimate only - total fees will be slightly higher.) DMV field offices accept cash, checks, money orders
for the exact amount, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
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Vehicle Insurance Requirements
At the time of registration, you may present a Nevada Evidence of
Insurance Card or sign a declaration that you will maintain Nevada insurance
coverage for the entire time the vehicle is registered in Nevada. An
Evidence of Insurance Card or Power of Attorney must be presented if any person other than the
vehicle owner is registering the vehicle. You must obtain insurance from a Nevada-licensed carrier. You must notify your carrier if you have moved from another state.
A Nevada Evidence of Insurance card must be carried in your vehicle at
all times and presented to any law enforcement officer upon request.
Nevada law requires you to have at least $15,000/$30,000/$10,000 in liability
insurance. This means coverage must be at least $15,000 because of
bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident to a limit of not less than
$30,000 because of bodily injury to or destruction of property, and to a limit of not less
than $10,000 because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one
accident.
Nevada has mandatory liability responsibility
laws that are met through Nevada Licensed Insurance Carriers. All registered vehicles are required to have the minimum
liability coverage. Should the coverage lapse while registration is still current,
DMV may suspend the vehicle registration and charge a $250 reinstatement
fee. Roadside
spot-checks, direct mail verification, and insurance company data comparisons provide
verification methods to ensure compliance. You must obtain insurance from a Nevada-licensed carrier. See Insurance
Verification or call 1-800-344-0483 for more
information.
Insurance companies are licensed
and regulated by the Nevada
Division of Insurance. You may verify whether an insurance company is
properly licensed in Nevada online at Nevada
Insurance Alert or by calling 1-888-467-4195. You must obtain insurance from a Nevada-licensed carrier. If you are coming from out-of-state, you must notify your agent or carrier that you have moved to Nevada.
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Duplicates - If your vehicle was last titled in Nevada and there are
no liens, you may mail an application or drop it off in person at a DMV
office. Your title will be mailed in approximately 6 weeks.
Application
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This form is for use only if the vehicle was last
titled in Nevada. It must be completed in full, including the date the
original title was issued.
If you are not sure whether your vehicle is titled in Nevada or if you
do not have all of the information requested, please contact the Records
Section at (775) 684-4590.
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Dropping or Adding Names - With Lienholder
There are no forms for this other than the
title. You must ask the lienholder to approve the change. The lienholder
may ask you to sign either the title or a power of attorney, and may wish to
refinance any loan. The lienholder will have to apply for the new title and issue you a letter,
including the Vehicle Identification Number, stating they will do so. You may also satisfy the lien and bring the signed-off title to
the DMV. See No Lienholder below.
You must obtain Nevada liability insurance in the same name(s)
which will be on the new title and registration. If your
vehicle requires a smog check, you must have a new test done if the last one
is more than 90 days old.
Bring the lienholder letter or signed-off title, current registration slip
and smog check if needed to a DMV
Full Service Office to re-register
the car. Credit will be given for the unused portion of the current
registration. You may also wish to complete a Change
of Address Application, if needed.
If you are changing your name, you must have the legal document
which authorizes the change (Marriage Certificate, divorce decree, etc.).
Divorce decrees should include language which awards the vehicle to the new
owner by Vehicle Identification Number.
If the vehicle is not registered or not operational, the
lienholder may change the title only.
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Dropping or Adding Names - Without
Lienholder
There are no forms for this other than the
title. Sign the title as if you are selling the
vehicle and put the new name(s) in the buyer section. Use your full legal name
as listed on your driver license.
- If the title says 'person 1' AND 'person 2', both parties must sign
it.
- If the title says 'person 1' OR 'person 2', either party can sign without the
other.
If the vehicle is not registered or not operational, you may
change the title only without obtaining insurance, a smog check or
registration. Bring the title to a DMV
Full Service Office.
If you will be registering and driving the vehicle, you must
obtain Nevada liability insurance in the same name(s) which will be on the new
title and registration. If your
vehicle requires a smog check, you must have a new test done if the last one
is more than 90 days old.
Bring the signed-off title, current registration slip and smog
check if needed to a DMV
Full Service Office to re-register
the car. Credit will be given for the unused portion of the current
registration. You may also wish to complete a Change
of Address Application, if needed.
If you are changing your name, you must have the legal document
which authorizes the change (Marriage Certificate, divorce decree, etc.).
Divorce decrees should include language which awards the vehicle to the new
owner by Vehicle Identification Number.
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Financial institutions and others who need more information on Nevada title
requirements should review the guides below and contact us.
Registration and Title Guide - Part 1 - 195 pages - 5.6 mb Section VII has information for financial institutions.
Odometer Disclosure Guide - 35 pages - 1.5 mb Detailed compliance instructions.
Salvage
Title and Non-Repairable Vehicle Certificate Guide - 47 pages
- 1.5 MB Instructions on forms and procedures. See also Salvage
Vehicles.
DMV Title Research
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711
(775) 684-4810 - Reno/Carson City
(702) 486-4368 - Las Vegas
1-877-368-7828 - Rural Nevada/out of state
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A duplicate Certificate of Registration or annual decal can be obtained for a fee of $5.
You may obtain this in person at a DMV Full Service or Express office, by mail or by fax.
Application
for Duplicate Registration Certificate (RD-13) 41kb
You may mail this application and a check, money order or a Credit
Card Authorization to the address below. You may also fax the form and a credit card authorization to (775) 684-4797.
DMV Central Services
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711-0700
(775) 684-4368 - Reno/Carson City
(702) 486-4368 - Las Vegas
1-877-368-7828 - Rural Nevada/out of state
See License Plates
for instructions if your plates are lost, stolen or unreadable.
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To drive a 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 30-day placard 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 in person
at a DMV office. Examples include the signed-off title of a vehicle
purchased from a private party, or, if you already own the vehicle, an expired registration.
DMV issues several types of permits depending on the customer's
needs. Small fees may apply depending on the type of permit issued.
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Have your Vehicle
Identification Number and/or Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price ready and
use our Online Fee Estimate. (Estimate only - total fees will be slightly higher.)
Nevada charges a basic Registration Fee, Governmental Services Taxes and miscellaneous fees for titles, license plates, inspections, etc. You must register your vehicle for a full year and renew your registration annually.
Registration Fee
Registration fees are charged based on the class of the vehicle and its weight. Funds are used primarily for state road construction.
(NRS 482.480 and 482.482)
- For every passenger car, reconstructed, or specially constructed passenger car, regardless of weight or number of passenger capacity, a fee for registration of $33.
- For every motorcycle, a fee for registration of $33 and for each motorcycle other than a trimobile, an additional fee of $6 for motorcycle safety.
- For every travel trailer, a fee for registration of $27.
- For every trailer or semitrailer having an unladen weight of 1,000 pounds or less, a flat registration fee of $12.
- For every trailer having an unladen weight of more than 1,000 pounds, a flat registration fee of $24.
- For every permit for the operation of a golf cart, an annual fee of $10.
- For every low-speed vehicle, as that term is defined in NRS 484.527, a fee for registration of $33.
- For every motortruck, truck-tractor or bus, which has a declared gross weight of:
- Less than 6,000 pounds, a fee of $33.
- Not less than 6,000 pounds and not more than 8,499 pounds, a fee of $38.
- Not less than 8,500 pounds and not more than 10,000 pounds, a fee of $48.
- Not less than 10,001 pounds and not more than 26,000 pounds, a fee of $12 for each 1,000 pounds or fraction thereof.
- Not less than 26,001 pounds and not more than 80,000 pounds, a fee of $17 for each 1,000 pounds or fraction thereof. The maximum fee is $1,360.
Governmental Services Tax
Nevada also collects the following additional taxes to support local government entities:
(NRS Chapter 371)
- Governmental Services tax is a value-based fee for vehicles registering in Nevada.
These taxes are returned to your local city, county and school
district.
- Supplemental Governmental Services Tax is an additional fee for vehicles in Clark, Churchill and White Pine counties. The funds are returned to those counties to be used specifically for road construction.
Miscellaneous fees include a Prison Industries Fee of 50 cents per license plate, a title fee of $20.00 and a title processing fee of $8.25 if a new title is being issued.
Sales taxes are paid to Nevada dealers at the time of the sale. DMV will verify whatever
sales taxes were paid to an out-of-state dealer and charge the motorist any
difference between that amount and what would have been due in Nevada. Sales taxes are not charged on private party sales that occurred on or after January 1, 2006.
"Governmental Services Taxes" were
previously known as "Privilege Taxes". The 2001 Nevada Legislature
enacted the name change to more-accurately reflect the purpose of these fees.
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County Assessors can approve Governmental Services
tax relief for veterans with war time service, disabled veterans, surviving
spouses and the blind. You must present a tax exemption statement from the assessor's office when
registering your vehicle. No exemptions are age-based. These
exemptions apply only to the Governmental Services Tax. Contact your County
Assessor for specific requirements and see NRS
Chapter 371.
Active duty military members who are residents
of another state but stationed in Nevada qualify for Governmental Services Tax
exemptions. Complete the Governmental Service Tax Exemption Affidavit (RD-203) and mail it to us with your renewal notice, smog check
if needed and a copy of your most current Leave and Earnings Statement.
Native American tribal members who reside on
tribal lands
also qualify for Governmental Services Tax exemptions. They must have the Application
for Governmental Services Tax Exemption (RD-154) signed by the Tribal
Chairperson.
Sales tax is collected on dealer sales of vehicles in Nevada or vehicles recently purchased from an out-of-state dealer for the purpose of Nevada registration. See Registration
Requirements. Sales tax exemptions can be granted under certain conditions such as bona fide gifts and certain purchases by military
members. See our Forms Room. Sales taxes are not charged on private party vehicle sales that occurred on or after January 1, 2006.
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We accept cash, personal checks, debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and money orders made out to the Department of Motor Vehicles in the exact amount of your fees. Please do not mail cash. Third party checks are not accepted.
We encourage you to use e-check or debit if you are not paying with cash. This saves taxpayer dollars through reduced fees.
When a formerly Nevada registered vehicle has registration which has not yet expired,
there may be credit remaining which can be applied against your replacement vehicle
registration or another vehicle's renewal fees. For credit to be transferable, at least one registrant must appear on both vehicles' registration and title.
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See a
complete listing of our motor vehicle offices on our Nevada DMV
Locations page. Our offices are less crowded
in the middle of the day, the middle of the week and the middle of the
month. Lines are usually shorter on the day before a
holiday and longer on the day after a holiday.
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