Vehicle Industry & Drive School Licensing
Updates
Read these updates. There are important new rules affecting many businesses.
Pay Your Title Fees Online!
The option to pay the title fee after your submit an EDRS has been added to the MVIP Portal!.
With this option, the EDRS will be marked paid and you can print a receipt after the transaction is completed. The ability to pay for one or multiple title fees is available.
Please review the EDRS Quick Reference and EDRS Dealer Manual for more information. Initially payments can be made via credit card or ACH. In the future, due to increased credit card fees, payments will be limited to ACH-Echeck.
This functionality will reduce title processing time, connect the fee payment to the vehicle and allow printing of an invoice.
Odometer Disclosure & Secure POA
Odometer Disclosure is required on all 2011 and newer vehicles and must be completed on a secure form such as a Title, Dealer Reassignment of Title or a Secure Power of Attorney.
Non-Secure Power of Attorney forms are no longer accepted. The DMV recognizes this is a burden on the vehicle industry. However, the extended disclosure period and secure form requirements are both mandated by federal regulations, 49 CFR 580.
Lienholders must obtain a Secure Power of Attorney from both the buyer and seller if the title is not present at the time of sale. Section A on the Secure Power of Attorney is completed by the seller giving the financial institution Power of Attorney. Section B is completed by the buyer giving the financial institution Power of Attorney. Section C is completed by the financial institution so they may sign on behalf of both customers. Again, this applies to all 2011 and newer vehicles.
2011 vehicles did not become odometer exempt on January 1, 2021. You must complete an Odometer Disclosure on any 2011 or newer vehicle.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requires odometer disclosures until vehicles are 20 years old, beginning with vehicles of the 2011 model year. The previous rule was 10 years.
- If the vehicle is a 2011 model or newer, Odometer Disclosure(s) must be completed.
- If the vehicle is a 2010 model or older, it is exempt.
You must disclose the mileage even if the title or Dealer Reassignment form says "Exempt - Model year over 9 years old." Titles and forms now being issued reflect the new rule.
Vehicles that are weight exempt (over 16,000 pounds GVWR) remain exempt under the new rule.
2011 vehicles will become exempt from odometer disclosure in the year 2031. 2012 vehicles will be exempt in 2032 and so on. See the News Release for more information.
Watch your trade-ins:
- Vehicle ownership transfers using a Bill of Sale and Application for Duplicate Title and/or multiple bills of sale are not allowed for model year 2011 and newer vehicles.
- Multiple private party sales are not allowed for model year 2011 and newer vehicles.
- You must use a Secure Power of Attorney on 2011 and newer vehicles if you use a POA.
The Odometer Reading section of a Nevada title issued under the old disclosure rule that states “Exempt - Model year over 9 years old.” The reading must be entered for any vehicle 2011 or newer even if this statement is present. The Odometer Reading section of a Nevada title which reflects the new rule.
Now Accepting E-Signatures
Due to State and Federal regulation/rule changes over the past several years and changing DMV business model, the Department is able to accept electronic notary and e-signature on physical and digital forms. This coincides with practices already existing in the Title Section and streamlines the ability to accept and process e-signatures.
The new process allows an applicant to submit a form prescribed by the Department with an e-signature and/or e-notary if authentication requirements are met:
- Association of signature with the record/form/transaction must be easily identified (e.g. John Smith’s e-signature appears on an Erasure Affidavit for a title in his name)
- Authentication must be present i.e. printed name of the signatory, timestamps, date of each signature, who sent and viewed the document
- Electronic Notary must contain an electronic seal and electronic signature
The electronic signature acceptance process will mirror that of current DMV transactions:
- An applicant may submit forms prescribed and approved by the DMV with an e-signature if authentication requirements are met
- The DMV will approve or deny a form based on current policy and procedure for the transaction being completed
Note: An existing original title or manufacturer’s certificate of origin, will be denied if submitted with e-signatures for transfer of ownership at this time
E-signatures may be accepted on most DMV prescribed forms and may not be denied solely because the signature is electronic.
The Department has created the following checklist for customers with questions: E-Signature Checklist.
Licensing & Online Services
Vehicle Industry Online and Daily Use
Veteran and Other Tax Exemptions: Exemptions must be applied at the time your customer's vehicle is registered. The DMV does not issue refunds or apply exemptions retroactively. Please do not direct customers to ask for a refund from the DMV.
Online Services
Placard Date Calculator
Motor Vehicle Industry Portal | Tutorial
EDRS entry and business license information.
EDRS Entry Quick Reference | EDRS Update Quick Reference
User Guide | Data Entry | Seal Supplies
Electronic Lien and Title Information
Online Original Vehicle Registration | Customer Flier
Buyers can transfer existing plates or receive new plates, including most charitable plates, by mail. See also Online Registration.
Business License Renewal (Non-Portal)
Salvage Pool Private Bidder Verification
Body Shop Labor Rate Survey | Survey Results
Body shops are required to complete this survey prior to their annual license renewal. Shops that miss the April 30 deadline for business license renewal must still complete the survey online, but may not use the online license renewal. Results do not include shops which missed the deadline.
Handbooks
- Registration and Title Guide
Refer to the Salvage Title Guide for salvage vehicle titling. - Wrecker and Tow Car Operator Guide
- Salvage Title and Non-Repairable Vehicle Certificate Guide | Salvage Vehicle Info
- Off-Highway Vehicle Registration and Title Guide
See ohv.nv.gov for forms.
Forms
- Report of Sale Extension Request (OBL 275)
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 (OBL 315) - Legal Size
To notify buyers of new terms offered after a sale is canceled. - Authorization to Release Title (VP 257)
- Application for Temporary Location License (OBL 261)
- Business License Plate Application (OBL 239)
- Lost License Plate and Registration Certificate Affidavit (OBL 238)
- Letter of Authorization (OBL 276)
Authorizes specific employees to pick up license plates, decals, titles or DMV supplies. - Application for Expedited Processing/Shipping of Nevada Title (VP 265)
To expedite title processing and/or shipping for additional fee(s). All Nevada titles are issued by mail from Carson City. - Electronic Lienholder Reassignment Affidavit (VP 268)
Assigns lienhollder rights on electronic titles. - Application for Private Bidder Identification Card (OBL 250) | Information (OBL 257)
To authorize private individuals to purchase salvage vehicles. - Private Bidder Sale Report (OBL 258) - Legal Size
Excel spreadsheet for salvage pools to report sales to private parties. - Consignment Auction Emission Exception (EC 038)
For auctions to notify the buyer that he or she is responsible for an emission inspection.
Vehicle Industry Licensing
Salesperson Licensing
- Salesperson Licensing Packet (OBL 337)
All enclosed forms must be completed.
License Surrender: When a salesperson is terminated, the dealer must surrender that person's license to the DMV within 10 days.
Business Licensing
- Business License Application Packet (OBL 335)
All information and forms for licensing dealers, distributors, lessors, manufacturers and rebuilders. - Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing License Application Packet (OBL 335a)
All information and forms for peer-to-peer car sharing firms. - Off-Highway Vehicle Dealer and Salesman Licensing Packet (OBL 329)
All information and forms for licensing OHV dealers and sales staff.
See the Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles for OHV registration. - Electronic Lien and Title Information
Any business that finances vehicles must become an ELT lender and file liens through the system. - 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)
- Application for Business License (OBL 237)
- Personal History Questionnaire (OBL 242)
- DPS Civil Applicant Waiver (OBL 256)
- Child Support Information (OBL 268)
- Vehicle Industry Business License Bond (OBL 210)
Broker, Dealer, Rebuilder, Lessor, Distributor, Manufacturer - Vehicle Industry Business License Bond (OBL 262)
Wrecker, Salvage Pool - Vehicle Industry Business License Bond (OBL 269)
Body Shop, Garage - Vehicle Industry Business License Bond (OBL 332)
Transporter - Dealer Franchise Certification (OBL 253)
- Internet Consignment Auction Certification Affidavit (OBL 331)
- Vehicle Registration Program Application for Participation (OBL 292)
- City/County Business License Requirements (OBL 265)
- Business License Plate Application (OBL 239)
- Application for Identification Card (OBL 252)
- Bond Reduction Request (OBL 248)
- Deposit Statement (OBL 240)
- Deposit Release Application (OBL 251)
- Consent and Waiver to Obtain Banking Records (OBL 287)
- Out of Business Memorandum (OBL 266)
- Licensee/Registrant Acknowledgment (OBL 308)
- Body Shop Official Sign Template (23x30) | Specifications
- Body Shop Consumer Bill of Rights Sign Instructions and Template (OBL 333)
Laws | Statutes | Code |
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Chapter 482 - Motor Vehicles and Trailers: Licensing, Registration, Sales and Leases | NRS | NAC |
Chapter 490 - Off-Highway Vehicles | NRS | NAC |
Chapter 97 - Retail Installment Sales of Goods and Services | NRS | NAC |
See also Vehicle Sales Contracts from the Nevada Division of Financial Institutions. | ||
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) | NRS | -- |
Garage Registration
- Information Sheet - Garage (OBL 274)
- Application for Business License (OBL 237)
- Vehicle Industry Business License Bond - Body Shop, Garage (OBL 269)
- City/County Business License Requirements (OBL 265)
- Licensee/Registrant Acknowledgment (OBL 308)
- Garage Consumer Bill of Rights Sign Instructions and Template (OBL 334)
- Online Garage Registration Verification
Laws | Statutes | Code |
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Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles | NRS | NAC |
Chapter 108 - Lien Sales | NRS | NAC |
Chapter 597 - Miscellaneous Trade Regulations and Prohibited Acts | NRS | -- |
Emissions Stations
See Emissions - Handbooks and Tools for inspector licensing, online services and more.
Online Services
- Emission Stations Vehicle Information Database (VID) | VID Help Guide
Access for licensed emissions stations only. No public information is available. - VID Application (EC 027) | Instructions (EC 026)
- Online Emissions Station Search/License Verification
Inspector Licensing
- Emissions Inspector Licensing Application Packets: New Application (EC-07) | Renewal (EC-50)
Business Licensing
- Information Sheet - Emission Station (EC 015)
- Application for Business License (OBL 237)
- Personal History Questionnaire (OBL 242)
- Child Support Information (OBL 268)
- DPS Civil Applicant Waiver (OBL 256)
- Certificate of Employment (OBL 236)
- Vehicle Industry Business License Bond - Emissions (EC 006)
- Emission Station Applicant Fee Statement (EC-025)
- City/County Business License Requirements (OBL 265)
- Licensee/Registrant Acknowledgment (OBL 308)
- Vehicle Registration Program Bond (OBL 294)
- Vehicle Registration Program Application for Participation (OBL 292)
- Emission Station Registration Renewal Program Requirements for Participation (EC 017)
- Change to Fee Request (EC-028)
- Business Change - Name, Address or Principals (OBL 270)
- Out of Business Memorandum (OBL 266)
- Emission Station Official Sign Template | Specifications
- Emissions Renewal Station Logos: Color (png) | Grayscale (png) | Vector (pdf)
- Emissions Requirements Fliers: Gasoline (EC 002) | Light Duty Diesel (EC 004)
- Failure Notice to Motorists: Gasoline (EC 022) | Light Duty Diesel (EC 023)
- Approved Emission Testing Equipment: Gasoline (EC 034) | Diesel (EC 033)
Laws | Statutes | Code |
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Chapter 445B - Air Pollution | NRS | NAC |
Driving Schools
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 (OBL 285)
- Education Requirements - Commercial Driving Schools (OBL 339
- Certificate of Employment (OBL 236)
- Personal History Questionnaire (OBL 242)
- DPS Civil Applicant Waiver (OBL 256)
- Child Support Information (OBL 268)
- Drive School Instructor Disclaimer (OBL 280)
- DUI or Traffic Safety School Instructor Disclaimer (OBL 284)
- Licensee/Registrant Acknowledgment (OBL 308)
Business Licensing
- Education Requirements - Drive Schools (OBL 281)
- Education Requirements - Traffic Safety and DUI Schools and Instructors (OBL 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)
- Personal History Questionnaire (OBL 242)
- DPS Civil Applicant Waiver (OBL 256)
- Child Support Information (OBL 268)
- Vehicle Industry Business License Bond - Drive Schools (OBL 277)
- City/County Business License Requirements (OBL 265)
- Drive School Days and Hours of Operation (OBL 286)
- Drive School Vehicle Inspection (OBL 320)
- Business Change - Name, Address or Principals (OBL 270)
- Out of Business Memorandum (OBL 266)
- Affidavit of Completion of Out-of-State Drivers Education Course (DP-289)
- Licensee/Registrant Acknowledgment (OBL 308)
CDL School Federal Registry
Any entity that provides commercial motor vehicle training for entry-level drivers must be registered with FMCSA and listed on the Training Provider Registry.
Drivers must complete their entry-level driver training from a training provider listed in the Training Provider Registry to be eligible to take the required commercial driver’s license (CDL) skills tests or the Hazmat knowledge test. Training providers must also register to electronically submit a driver’s certification of successful completion of training, as required by the ELDT regulations.
Training Providers must self-certify that they meet the following requirements set forth in 49 CFR 380.703:
- Follow a curriculum that meets the applicable criteria in Appendices A-E of Part 380;
- Utilize facilities meeting the criteria in § 380.709;
- Utilize vehicles meeting the criteria in § 380.711;
- Utilize instructors meeting the criteria in § 380.713;
- Meet record keeping requirements in § 380.725;
- Be licensed, certified, registered, or authorized to provide training in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of any State where in-person training is conducted.
To learn more about ELDT and the Training Provider Registry, visit: https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov.
Third Party CDL Certifiers
See Commercial Licensing.
Laws | Statutes | Code |
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Chapter 483 - Driver Licenses; Driving Schools and Driving Instructors | NRS | NAC |
Online Business License Verification
Lists of Business Licensees
Verify whether your body shop, garage, auto dealer or driving school has a valid DMV business license before you buy. Click a business type to see all active licenses.
- Body Shop
- Broker
- Dealer
- Dealer - Off-Highway Vehicles
- Emission Stations
- Emission Referee
- Garage Registration
- Manufacturer
- Rebuilder
- Salvage Pool
- School - DUI
- School - Traffic Safety
- School for Training Drivers
- Wrecker
Online services for these businesses are listed in Dealer and Business Licensing.
See also the Nevada Secretary of State Business Entity Search and your city or county licensing department.
See Driving Schools for detailed school listings.
Office Locations
These offices are for business license services only. If you are not a current or prospective licensee, please see Contact Us.
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Carson City
Carson City
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711-0400
8a-5p M-F | Carson City Map
(775) 684-4690 -
Henderson
Henderson
1399 American Pacific Dr.
Henderson, NV 89074
8a-5p M-F | Henderson Map
(702) 486-1371 -
Las Vegas - East Sahara
Sahara
2621 E. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89104-4136
8a-5p M-F | Sahara Map
(702) 486-4930 -
Las Vegas - West Flamingo
Flamingo
8250 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89147-4111
8a-5p M-F | Flamingo Map
(702) 486-8620 -
Reno
Reno
9155 Double Diamond Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
8a-5p M-F | Reno Map
(775) 684-3564