Vehicle Registration Requirements
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Vehicles Purchased from a Nevada Dealer
Dealer Report of Sale (green copy)
Nevada Evidence of Insurance Card
Nevada Emission Inspection Certificate, if applicable
Sales Taxes are paid to the dealer, based on the actual sales price.
Vehicle must be registered before the expiration date on the placard issued by the dealer.
Vehicles Purchased from an
Out-of-State Dealer
Invoice or Bill of Sale, and one of the following:
Title
Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin
Security Agreement
Lease Agreement
Nevada Evidence of Insurance Card
Nevada Emission Inspection Certificate, if applicable
VIN inspection
Sales Taxes - DMV will verify whatever taxes were paid and charge any difference between that amount and what would have been due in Nevada.
Vehicle must be registered within 10 days of the purchase.
Vehicles Purchased from a Private Party
Title or Security Agreement from a Financial Institution
Nevada Evidence of Insurance Card
Nevada Emission Inspection Certificate, if applicable
VIN inspection, if not previously registered in Nevada
Current odometer reading
Sales Taxes are paid to DMV, based on either depreciated MSRP or a DMV appraisal.
Vehicle must be registered within 10 days of the purchase.
New Residents
License plates and current registration certificate
Title, if not held by lien holder
Nevada Evidence of Insurance Card
Nevada Emission inspection certificate, if applicable
VIN inspection
New residents have 30 days to transfer their out of state registration and driver license. To transfer your driver license, you will need your current license and proof of your social security number.
VIN inspections and vehicle appraisals are done at DMV offices. At larger offices, drive to the inspection station outside the main office first.
Online Fee Estimates - Have your VIN or MSRP ready and Click Here or log on to
www.dmvnv.com
You must visit a DMV Office to register a vehicle.
Insurance cards must include the exact name(s) which will appear on the registration.