To change name(s) on any vehicle registration, you must
first change the title and insurance. There are no forms other than the
title. 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.
You must ask the lienholder to approve the change. The lienholder
may ask you to sign either the title or a power of attorney. The lienholder
may wish to
refinance any loan, especially if you are adding or dropping vehicle owners. 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.
You will have to get a new proof of insurance card with the
name(s) exactly
as they will be listed on the new registration and title. Bring the
lienholder letter or signed-off title, name change document if needed,
proof of insurance card and current registration slip to a DMV
Full Service Office. You may also wish to complete a Change
of Address Application (DLD-22).
An emissions inspection and registration renewal are
not required as long as one of the current owners remains on the new
title.
You have the option of renewing your vehicle
registration for a full year. You will need to complete an emissions
inspection if required and if the last test was completed more than 90 days
ago. Your expiration date will change if the current expiration date is more
than 35 days away. Credit will be given for the unused portion of your current
Nevada registration.
Lienholders
who are not familiar with Nevada procedures should call Title Research at 775-684-4810 for exact
instructions.
DMV Title Research
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711
(775) 684-4810 in Reno/Carson City
(702) 486-4368 in Las Vegas
1-877-368-7828 in rural Nevada/out of state
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