Moving to Nevada: transferring your license
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Apply for a Nevada license within 30 days of becoming a resident.
Source: dmv.nv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Book an appointment and bring identity, Social Security and address proofs plus your current out-of-state license.
Source: dmv.nv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026If you are 21 or older with a valid U.S. or Canadian license, you may skip the knowledge and skills tests.
Source: dmv.nv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Expect a knowledge test if your old license expired more than a year ago.
Source: dmv.nv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Register your vehicles in Nevada within 30 days.
Source: dmv.nv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
Related facts
- Deadline for new residents
- Apply for a Nevada license within 30 days of becoming a resident.Source: dmv.nv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Tests for new residents (21+)
- Holders of a valid U.S., U.S. territory or Canadian license may be exempt from the knowledge and skills tests.Source: dmv.nv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- When new residents must test
- Knowledge test if the old license expired or was surrendered over 1 year ago (skills test if over 4 years), among other triggers.Source: dmv.nv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Vehicle registration for new residents
- Register your vehicle within 30 days of establishing residency.Source: dmv.nv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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