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NEWCOMER
Relocation Guide
INFORMATION

Driver’s License 2701 E. Sahara Ave. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco
8250 W. Flamingo Rd. and Firearms. ....................(702) 347-5910
New residents have 30 days to obtain a 1399 American Pacific Drive., Clark County Sheriff’s

Nevada driver’s license. In order to obtain 7170 N. Decatur Blvd. Dept. ..................................(702) 828-3271
a license, you must pay a fee (fees vary); Drug Enforcement
all applicants must take a vision test. Other You may fi nd other valuable Administration ...................(702) 759-8000
tests will be waived if you are 25 years old information via internet at Emergency Road Cond. ...(702) 486-3116
or older and have no special restrictions; www.dmvnv.com -see website F.B.I ....................................(702) 385-1281
your out-of-state license is valid and you for other express offi ces Nevada Highway Patrol
are applying for the same class of license; (non emergency) ..............(702) 486-4100
and/or you have no more than two moving Vehicle Registration and Tags safetravelusa.com/nv
violations and no suspensions, revocations, www.nvroads.com (NDOT)
cancellations, or denials in the past four
years. If you do not meet these requirements, Police Department (non-emergency)
you will have to take a written test and Boulder City ......................(702) 293-9224
possibly a skills test. Henderson ........................(702) 267-4913
All license applications are checked through Las Vegas ..........................(702) 793-3111
the national Problem Driver Pointer System. Laughlin ............................(702) 298-2223
Nevada does not automatically transfer Mesquite ...........................(702) 346-5262
all motorcycle endorsements. Commercial Mount Charleston
driver’s licenses can be transferred at Full State Forestry ....................(702) 872-5483
Service Offi ces if the driver meets the New residents have 30 days to obtain their North Las Vegas ..............(702) 633-9111
above requirements and has a current DOT Nevada driver’s license and registration. Secret Witness ..................(702) 385-5555
(Department of Transportation) physical form. The following is a list of the items needed for
Make sure that you bring proof of your out-of-state transfers: Pets
Social Security card, W-2 form, or payroll • Your state-issued driver’s license
check and proof of your name and age (e.g., • Proof of your Social Security Number
current drivers license, certifi ed copy of birth • Nevada Proof of Liability Insurance card
certifi cate, passport, or immigration document). from a Nevada-licensed agent
• Smog check certifi cate if needed
Insurance Requirements • Your current registration(s)
In Nevada, vehicle owners are required • Title(s), unless held by lien holder
to carry liability insurance. The minimum • VIN check(s) - vehicle identifi cation
requirements are $15,000 bodily injury, numbers are checked at DMV offi ces • Licenses are required for all dogs and
$30,000 per person per accident, and • Your out-of-state license plates cats in Clark County.
$10,000 property damage. Proof of • Fees - cash, check, or money order • Residents are limited to three adult dogs
insurance must be kept in the vehicle at Please call 496-4368 for a telephone and three adult cats per household.
all times. estimate of registration fees and for answers Special pet fancier’s licenses are
regarding your specifi c situation. available that allow up to six cats
Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and dogs.
Nevada DMV offi ces provide booklets of Water vessels are registered • All dogs must be restrained by a leash.
Nevada driving laws, rules, and regulations. Cats in the city must be restrained by
Voter registration is also offered at the time with the Nevada Division of a leash.
you apply for or renew your driver’s license. Wildlife. Call (702) 486-5127. • All dogs and cats must have license and
rabies tags. Rabies shots are required
For more information, or to set a specifi c every two years.
appointment to apply for your license, call Public Safety and
the DMV Info line at 486- 4DMV (4368 Emergency Services For additional information contact one of
options 4,5). A Nevada driver’s license the following organizations:
may be applied for at any of the following Emergency. ............................................. 911 LV Humane Society ..........(702) 434-2009
DMV locations Ambulance Dispatch Ctr (702) 384-3400 Nevada SPCA .................(702) 873-7722
www.animalfoundation.com

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