Nevada DMV Services

Requirements for a New Car (Purchased from a Dealer) 

Documents and Information Needed

• Dealer Report of Sale (EDRS) submitted by the dealer
• Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO) to create the Nevada title
• Nevada auto insurance from a Nevada-licensed company
• Valid identification (Nevada driver license or ID card)
• Odometer disclosure statement (usually included in dealer paperwork)

Possible Additional Requirements

• Emissions test if you live in counties such as Clark or Washoe

Requirements for a Used Car (Private Seller or Out-of-State) 

Documents Needed

• Original vehicle title signed by the seller
• Bill of sale (recommended)
• Nevada auto insurance
• Valid identification

Inspections and Disclosures

• VIN inspection if the vehicle has never been registered in Nevada
• Odometer disclosure for vehicles 2011 or newer
• Emissions test if required in your county

Important Nevada Rules

• You must register the vehicle within 30 days of purchase.
• Nevada insurance is required before registration.
• If the car is financed, the lender holds the title until the loan is paid off.

Sales tax

• Sales tax vary by county: 6.850% Mineral, Esmeralda, Eureka and Humboldt

                                                           7.10% Douglas, Lyon, Lander, Elko, Pershing and Lincoln

                                                           7.25% White Pine

                                                           7.60% Carson, Storey, Churchill and Nye

                                                           8.265% Washoe

                                                           8.375% Clark

✅ Quick Summary

• Original title or MCO
• Original odometer
• Copy of contract
• Copy of insurance
• Original NV inspection
• NV emissions, if applicable
• Bill of sale or Purchase order
• Copy of Driver’s License
• Social security number or EIN/FEIN number
• Fees