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Blue Dot  2009 Legislation

Dear Licensee:

For your convenience, below is a list of bills that the 2009 Legislative Session passed which may affect your business. The list provides the bill number and a brief overview of the content of each bill. If you would like further clarification of these bills, you may view the specific language of each of them on the Legislative Website at www.leg.state.nv.us. You may also contact any office of the Department of Motor Vehicles for more detailed information. If we can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Troy Dillard, Chief
Compliance Enforcement Division

AB177 Effective July 1, 2009 – Allows a lessor to increase the dollar amount of a lessee’s responsibility for physical damage to a vehicle resulting from vandalism, from $500 to $2,500. Allows a lessor to add damage or loss from theft by an authorized driver or a person aided or abetted by an authorized driver, to the circumstances where a waiver of damages does not apply.

AB333 Effective July 1, 2009 – Requires tow companies to notify owners of towed vehicles of the rebuttable presumption of ownership and how to rebut. Also creates a DMV site for electronic notification by selling parties of their transfer of ownership in a vehicle.

AB414 Effective July 1, 2009 – Increases light duty diesel gross vehicle weight for annual emission testing requirements from 10,000 to 14,000 pounds. Changes the definition of tri-mobile to match the Code of Federal Regulations for weight compliance for the purposes of OBD II testing requirements. Requires reconstructed vehicles to be emission tested to the year of the engine.

AB482 Effective July 1, 2009 – Transfers the regulation of garages and body shops from Consumer Affairs to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

AB561 Effective July 1, 2009 – Same as above.

SB234 Effective July 1, 2009 – Changes in fees and tax structures for short term vehicle lessors. Specifics are being sent by Department of Taxation.

SB360 Effective January 1, 2010 – Authorizes a person other than an automobile wrecker, dealer or rebuilder, to purchase a vehicle, other than a non-repairable vehicle, from a Salvage Pool. The person may not purchase more than three vehicles in any calendar year and may not purchase any vehicle for resale. Before bidding on a vehicle, the person must obtain an identification card from the Department. Extends the time frame from 60 to 180 days, for insurance companies/representatives to obtain title from an insurance settlement.

SB394 Requires titling and registration of off highway vehicles. Requires dealers of these vehicle types to be licensed with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Implementation of this law is contingent upon receiving initial start up funding.

SB395 Effective January 1, 2010 – Requires dealers beginning in 2012, to post carbon emissions data on all new vehicles displayed for sale if such information exists.

See also the June 2009 Motor Carrier Newsletter for legislation that affects motor carriers and the fuel industry.


Blue Dot  Online Services

Business License Renewal

Requires the access code from your renewal notice. This service has been expanded to include, emission stations and all DMV licensees except driving schools.
   
Business License Verification

Search for licensed body shops, dealers, emissions stations, driving schools and more!
 

Body Shop Survey Results

Body Shop Labor Rate Survey

This survey is mandatory in accordance with 2007 Assembly Bill 181.

Blue Dot  Daily Use Forms and Tools

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Vehicle Codes
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Handbooks
Registration and Title Guide - 194 pages - 5.4 mb
Salvage Title and Non-Repairable Vehicle Certificate Guide - 38 pages - 1.6 mb | See also Salvage Vehicles.
Odometer Disclosure Guide - 35 pages - 1.5 mb
Wrecker and Tow Car Guide - 131 pages - 4.3 mb
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An Occupational/Business Licensing Technician may approve the first and second request for an extension of time on a Dealers Report of Sale. A request for a third extension must be referred to a Compliance Enforcement Investigator for approval. Please allow additional time for a third approval response.

Canceled Sale Disclosure Form (DS-315)

Legal Size     Fill-In Form

To notify buyers of new terms offered after a sale is canceled.

Letter of Authorization (OBL-276)   Fill-In Form
Authorizes specific employees to pick up license plates, decals, titles or DMV supplies.
ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form (adm810)   Fill-In Form
To enroll in  the Vendor Express Program for ACH payments.
Chapter 482 - Motor Vehicles and Trailers: Licensing, Registration, Sales and Leases NRS NAC

Information Sheet - Occupational (Salesman) License (OBL-255)

Personal History Questionnaire (DS-242)  This Form Is Available By Fax
Authorization for Release of Information (DS-254)
Child Support Information (DS-268)
Certificate of Employment (DS-236)  This Form Is Available By Fax
Disclaimer (DS-264)
Licensee/Registrant Acknowledgement (DS-308)
Chapter 482 - Motor Vehicles and Trailers: Licensing, Registration, Sales and Leases NRS NAC

Blue Dot  Vehicle Industry Licensing

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Vehicle Dealer, Lessor, Distributor, Broker, Manufacturer, Rebuilder, Body Shop, Wrecker, Salvage Pool, Transporter

Information Sheet - Dealer, Distributor, Lessor, Manufacturer, and Rebuilder (OBL-243)
Information Sheet - Broker (OBL-267)
Information Sheet - Body Shop (OBL-246)
Information Sheet - Class A Body Shop (OBL-247)
Information Sheet - Wrecker and Salvage Pool (OBL-244)
Information Sheet - Vehicle Transporter (OBL-245)
Information Sheet - Vehicle Insurance Requirements (OBL-273)
Information Sheet - Business Change - Name, Address or Principals (OBL-270)
Information Sheet - Branch Location (OBL-288)
Information Sheet - Registration Program Requirements (DS-293) 
 

Application for Business License (OBL-237)  This Form Is Available By Fax

Personal History Questionnaire (DS-242)  This Form Is Available By Fax
Authorization for Release of Information (DS-254)
Child Support Information (DS-268)
Vehicle Industry Business License Bond (OBL-210) Fill-In PDF
Broker, Dealer, Rebuilder, Lessor, Distributor, Manufacturer, Transporter
Vehicle Industry Business License Bond (OBL-262) Fill-In PDF
Wrecker, Salvage Pool
Vehicle Industry Business License Bond (OBL-269) Fill-In PDF
Body Shop, Garage
Certificate of Insurance (DS-272)
City/County Business License Requirements (DS-265)
Business License Plate Application (OBL-239)
Application for Identification Card (OBL-252)
Bond Reduction Request (DS-248)
Deposit Statement (DS-240)
Deposit Release Application (DS-251)
Consent and Waiver to Obtain Banking Records (OBL-287)
Out of Business Memorandum (DS-266)
Licensee/Registrant Acknowledgement (DS-308)
Chapter 482 - Motor Vehicles and Trailers: Licensing, Registration, Sales and Leases NRS NAC
Chapter 97  -  Retail Installment Sales of Goods and Services NRS NAC
Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles (Body Shop and Garage) NRS NAC
Chapter 108 - Lien Sales NRS NAC

Chapter 597 - Miscellaneous Trade Regulations and Prohibited Acts (Body Shop and Garage)

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Blue Dot  Garages

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Information Sheet - Garage (OBL-274)

Application for Business License (OBL-237)  This Form Is Available By Fax
Vehicle Industry Business License Bond - Body Shop, Garage (OBL-269) Fill-In PDF
City/County Business License Requirements (DS-265)
Business Change - Name, Address or Principals (DS-270)
Branch Location (OBL-288)
Out of Business Memorandum (DS-266)
Licensee/Registrant Acknowledgement (DS-308)
Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles NRS NAC
Chapter 108 - Lien Sales NRS NAC

Chapter 597 - Miscellaneous Trade Regulations and Prohibited Acts

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Blue Dot  Emissions Inspection Stations

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Information Sheet - Emission Inspection Stations and Inspectors (EC-7)

Application for Business License (OBL-237)  This Form Is Available By Fax
Personal History Questionnaire (DS-242)  This Form Is Available By Fax

Child Support Information (DS-268)

Authorization for Release of Information (DS-254)
Certificate of Employment (DS-236)  This Form Is Available By Fax
Vehicle Industry Business License Bond - Emissions (EC-6) Fill-In PDF
Emission Station Applicant Fee Statement (EC-25) Fill-In PDF
City/County Business License Requirements (DS-265)
Licensee/Registrant Acknowledgement (DS-308)
Vehicle Registration Program Bond (OBL-294) Fill-In PDF
Change to Fee Request (EC-28) Fill-In PDF
Business Change - Name, Address or Principals (DS-270)
Out of Business Memorandum (DS-266)
VID Application and Instructions (EC-27) | Online VID Help Guide (17 pages 524kb)
Online Vehicle Information Database
This system is for licensed emissions stations only. No public information is available.
Chapter 445B - Air Pollution NRS NAC
Instructor Licensing

Licensing Requirements - Drive School Instructors (OBL-279)

Licensing Requirements - Traffic Safety and DUI School Instructors (OBL-283)
Education Requirements - Traffic Safety and DUI Schools and Instructors (DS-285)
Certificate of Employment (DS-236)  This Form Is Available By Fax
Personal History Questionnaire (DS-242)  This Form Is Available By Fax
Authorization for Release of Information (DS-254)
Child Support Information (DS-268)
Drive School Instructor Disclaimer (DS-280)
DUI or Traffic Safety School Instructor Disclaimer (DS-284)
Licensee/Registrant Acknowledgement (DS-308)
483 - Driver Licenses; Driving Schools and Driving Instructors NRS NAC
 
Business Licensing
Education Requirements - Drive Schools (DS-281)
Education Requirements - Traffic Safety and DUI Schools and Instructors (DS-285)

Licensing Requirements - Drive Schools (OBL-278)

Licensing Requirements - Traffic Safety and DUI Schools (OBL-282)
Licensing Requirements - Drive, Traffic Safety and DUI Schools - Communications Technology - (OBL-290)
Information Sheet - Vehicle Insurance Requirements (OBL-273)
 
Application for Business License (OBL-237)  This Form Is Available By Fax
Personal History Questionnaire (DS-242)  This Form Is Available By Fax
Authorization for Release of Information (DS-254)
Child Support Information (DS-268)
Vehicle Industry Business License Bond - Drive Schools (OBL-277) Fill-In PDF
Certificate of Insurance (DS-272)
City/County Business License Requirements (DS-265)
Drive School Days and Hours of Operation (DS-286)
Drive School Vehicle Inspection (OBL-320)
 
Business Change - Name, Address or Principals (DS-270)
Branch Location (OBL-288)
Out of Business Memorandum (DS-266)
Affidavit of Completion of Out-of-State Drivers Education Course (DP-289)
Nevada Laws Pertaining to Driver Education Course Curriculum (DS-291)
Licensee/Registrant Acknowledgement (DS-308)
483 - Driver Licenses; Driving Schools and Driving Instructors NRS NAC
 

Third Party CDL Certifiers

Third Party School Application (CDL-30)
To apply for or renew a driving school's status as a third party CDL certifier.

Third Party School Agreement (CDL-29)
Conditions third party driving schools must adhere to.

Third Party School Certifier Application (CDL-31)
Must be completed by each individual who will be a third party CDL certifier.


Blue Dot  OBL Office Locations

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These offices are for business license services only. If you are not a current or prospective licensee, please call one of the main numbers as listed in Office Locations or send an e-mail.

Street Address  City, State, Zip Code  Telephone 
555 Wright Way
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Carson City, NV 89711-0875  (775) 684-4690 
3920 E. Idaho St.
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Elko, NV 89801-4977  (775) 753-1175 
1399 American Pacific Dr.
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Henderson, NV 89074-8806 (702) 486-1371
8250 W. Flamingo Rd.
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Las Vegas, NV 89147-4111  (702) 486-8620 
2701 E. Sahara Avenue
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Las Vegas, NV 89104-4170  (702) 486-4930 
305 Galletti Way
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Reno, NV 89512-3827  (775) 684-3564

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