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New Nevada residents need to obtain a drivers license and registration within 30 days of moving to Nevada if planning to drive in the state. A Nevada state resident is defined as:

  1. A person who has a legal residence in Nevada.
  2. A person who engages in intrastate business and uses a vehicle for this business.
  3. Anyone who physically resides and who accepts employment within the state.
  4. A person who declares himself to be a resident of this state to obtain privileges that a non-resident would not have under normal circumstances.

To transfer your existing driver license, you will need to bring the following to the Department of Motor Vehicles:

  • Your valid, state-issued driver license or I.D. card.
  • Proof of your social security number
  • Additional proof of your identity
  • To receive a Nevada vehicle registration, bring the following to the DMV:
    • Proof of vehicle liability insurance, valid for the state of Nevada
    • If the vehicle was manufactured after 1968, a Nevada emissions vehicle inspection report
    • Your current registration and plates. New residents must surrender their out-of-state plates
    • Titles
    • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspections
    • Any fees that are required for registration with the DMV

    More information for new residents can be found on the state DMV site for new residents.

    Note: This article was accurate when it was published. Please confirm all details directly with the NV DMV. You can visit the NV DMV website or call in for general drivers license and registration information.

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