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.

Use Online Vehicle Registration. Register your vehicle online without visiting the DMV! You can transfer existing plates or get standard or many styles of specialty plates in the mail. Most vehicles purchased from a Nevada dealer are eligible.

See Registration - Dealer Sales for information on license plates, tax exemptions and more.

Vehicles Purchased from an Out-of-State Dealer

Vehicles Purchased from an Out-of-State Dealer

Sales Taxes - You may or may not be charged sales tax at registration. Many dealers remit sales taxes directly to the DMV. Full Nevada taxes are due on vehicles purchased in Utah. See Out-of-State Dealer Sales.

Vehicle must be registered before the expiration of any movement permit issued.

Odometer Statement - Ensure the dealer completes this statement on the title or certificate of origin on vehicles 2011 or newer. The original copy of a separate statement is also acceptable.

See Registration - Out-of-State Dealer Sales for information on license plates, tax exemptions and more.

Private Party Sales, Family Sales and Gifts

Private Party Sales, Family Sales and Gifts

Vehicle must be registered within 30 days of the purchase.

The buyer must obtain insurance and a movement permit prior to driving the vehicle on any public street.

The seller should remove the license plates and transfer or surrender them. Complete a Bill of Sale for your records.

Sales taxes are not charged on "occasional" sales.

See Registration - Private Party, Family Sales and Gifts for information on license plates, tax exemptions and more.

New Residents

New Residents

New Nevada residents must obtain their driver license and vehicle registration within 30 days. See our New Resident Guide.

You have the option to transfer your out-of-state title to Nevada if it is not held by a lienholder. Bring your existing title.