Former Nevada Residents
Important DMV Information for those who have moved out of state.
Nevada law requires you to notify the DMV within 30 days of moving, even when moving out-of-state.
Quick Actions
Get Driving Record
Access your Nevada driver history
Download your 3-year or 10-year driving history instantly online for $7.
Note: Not available if licensed in another state
Change of Address & Cancel Registration
Update your information with the Nevada DMV after moving out of state
Online Method
Features:
Change your address and cancel vehicle registration online through MyDMV.
MyDMV
Preferred by over 75% of Nevada residents
Requirement: Only available if you haven’t obtained a driver’s license in your new state.
Insurance Verification Notices
If you receive a notice asking to verify your insurance coverage:
Use the online Insurance Verification Response, or
Complete the written notice and return it indicating you moved out of state
No Legal Consequences: You will not face any fine, arrest warrant, or legal action if you disregard the notices. However, you may receive multiple notices including insurance notices, certified letters, and registration renewals for each vehicle. If your Nevada registration is suspended, you may face reinstatement fees if you return to Nevada with the same vehicle.
What to Do with Your License Plates
How to properly return your Nevada license plates
If You Still Have Nevada Plates
Mail the following items:
Your Nevada license plates
Signed letter requesting cancellation
Change of Address Notification (DMV 22) form
Mail to:
Nevada DMV
555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711
Recommended: Send via certified mail with return signature required
If You Surrendered Plates to New State
Mail or fax the following forms:
Change of Address Notification (DMV 22)
Lost, Stolen or Mutilated License Plate Affidavit (VP 202)
On VP 202 form:
- Check the “Confiscated” box
- List your new state
- Must be notarized
Fax: (775) 684-4829 or mail to address on form
Movement Permits
Temporary permits for driving in or leaving Nevada
No Partial-Year Registrations: You must register the vehicle for a full year or drive on a movement permit.
Standard Movement Permit
30 Days (Non-registered) or 10 Days (Registered)
$1
Per Permit
Available MyDMV instantly
Maximum of 90 days total
Valid in Nevada only
Daily Moving Permit
Short-term local needs
$8.25
Per Day
Purchase at DMV office
Proof of valid liability insurance and proof of ownership
Valid in Nevada only
30-Day Drive-Away Permit
At any DMV office
$8.50 flat
Per Permit
For interstate travel
Valid liability insurance
One-way trip to a specific destination in another state
Insurance Required: You must have liability insurance to drive a vehicle on any public street.
Driver History Records
Access your Nevada driving record and license information
Online Driver History
$7
Features:
3/10 year history available
MyDMV
Preferred by over 75% of Nevada residents
Note: Your record will not be available online if you have been licensed in another state.
DMV Records Section
Contact the DMV Records Section if your record is not available online or for detailed information.
Request Information:
- License number
- Original date of licensing
- Certified copies
Required Form:
Additional Record Information
In-Person at DMV Office
You may obtain license or ID records from a DMV office if you are in Nevada, but certified copies are issued only by the Records Section.
Other State Records
Nevada DMV has records for Nevada only. See 50 State DMV Links for accessing records from other states.
License Suspensions & Revocations
Information about driver license withdrawals and how to resolve them
Important: All 50 states share information through the Problem Driver Pointer System and the Commercial Driver License Information System.
How Suspensions Work
Key Facts:
- A suspension, revocation, or "withdrawal" must be cleared by the state which originated it
- A withdrawal will remain on your record indefinitely until it is cleared
- Information is shared between all states nationwide
Get Help
Contact the Nevada DMV to have a case worker review your status and determine what you need to do. See License Reinstatement
Driver License Assessment Section
A case worker will review your specific situation and provide guidance on the steps needed to resolve your suspension or revocation.
Note: You cannot obtain a license in another state until the Nevada suspension is cleared.
Interstate Information Sharing
Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS)
A nationwide database that tracks driver license suspensions, revocations, and other actions across all 50 states.
Commercial Driver License Information System (CDLIS)
Tracks commercial driver licenses and ensures drivers cannot hold CDLs in multiple states simultaneously.
Title Verification Letter
Request official verification of your vehicle title from Nevada DMV
Complete & Submit
Send to:
DMV Records Section
555 Wright Way Carson City, NV 89711
$7 - Application Fee
Receive Letter
Official Verification:
DMV will send you an official Title Verification Letter
What is a Title Verification Letter?
A Title Verification Letter is an official document from the Nevada DMV that confirms the title status and ownership information for your vehicle. This letter is often required when:
Registering your vehicle in a new state
Resolving title discrepancies
Required by insurance or lenders
Registration Fee Refunds
Information about eligibility for refunds of unused registration fee
Important Policy: Former residents are NOT eligible for a refund of unused registration fees.
No Refunds for Former Residents
If you have moved out of state, you are not eligible to receive a refund for any unused portion of your vehicle registration fees.
This applies even if:
- You registered for a full year
- You moved shortly after registration
- You surrendered your plates properly
- You notified the DMV promptly
Limited Refund Circumstances
Refunds are issued only in very limited circumstances as outlined under the License Plate Surrender & Fee Refunds policy.
Examples of qualifying circumstances:
- A case worker will review your specific situation and provide guidance on the steps needed to resolve your suspension or revocation.
- Duplicate registration fee paid in error
- Other specific administrative errors
Moving out of state does not qualify for these limited refund circumstances.
Why This Policy Exists
Vehicle registration fees in Nevada cover the entire registration period. When you register a vehicle, you are paying for the right to operate that vehicle in Nevada for the full term, regardless of whether you use it for the entire period.
Planning Tip: If you know you will be moving out of state soon, consider using short-term movement permits instead of registering for a full year. See the Permits tab for more information about 10-day and 30-day options.