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Las Vegas man arrested for allegedly selling stolen car online
By D. D. Diggs | Sep 7, 2022
Police officers from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles have arrested a man in Las Vegas on suspicion of selling a stolen vehicle online.
Nevada DMV honors Jeffrey Wyatt as Employee Veteran of the Month
By D. D. Diggs | Sep 2, 2022
Jeffrey Wyatt, a field services technician with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in Nevada, has been honored as the Employee Veteran of the Month.
Nevada DMV shifts major offices to appointment-only model
By D. D. Diggs | Aug 10, 2022
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will transition to an appointment-only system for most services starting Monday, August 15.
Nevada DMV encourages use of online appointments amid high demand
By D. D. Diggs | Jul 18, 2022
As summer progresses, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is encouraging customers to use its online appointment system to avoid long waits.
Nevada's evolving borders shaped by treaties and surveys
By D. D. Diggs | Jun 1, 2022
Nevada's journey to its current boundaries has been marked by historical treaties, surveying challenges, and legal disputes.
Guidance on gaining relevant experience towards becoming a licensed professional engineer
By D. D. Diggs | May 9, 2022
Aspiring engineers must be cautious about the type of experience they gain while working towards licensure.
Nevada DMV announces start date for technology fee refunds
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 31, 2022
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced that customers who paid the DMV Technology Fee between July 1, 2020, and August 31, 2021, can start collecting their refunds beginning Monday, April 4, 2022.
Nevada DMV unveils redesigned website amid $114 million transformation effort
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 23, 2022
Motorists visiting the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) online since March 21 have encountered a redesigned website at dmv.nv.gov. Nevada DMV Director Julie Butler expressed optimism about the update, stating, "We think customers are...
Nevada DMV warns against use of fraudulent Texas temporary dealer permits
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 4, 2022
Nevadans are being cautioned by the Department of Motor Vehicles against purchasing or renting vehicles with Texas temporary dealer permits, which may be fraudulent and conceal serious legal issues with the vehicle.
Las Vegas business owner arrested for alleged forgery in vehicle title transactions
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 27, 2021
The owner of a vehicle registration business in Las Vegas has been apprehended by Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) investigators.
NCEES announces Reno as exclusive site for structural engineering pencil-and-paper exams
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 13, 2021
The NCEES 16-hour Structural Engineering Exam will transition to being the only professional engineering exam available in a pencil-and-paper format starting with the April 2022 administration.
NCEES transitions most exams to computer-based format
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 9, 2021
Nearly all exams required by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) for licensure as a professional engineer or professional land surveyor are now exclusively available as computer-based tests.
Nevada DMV arrests three men over alleged illegal vehicle lien sales
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 26, 2021
Compliance Enforcement officers from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) have apprehended three Las Vegas men in connection with a suspected scam involving illegal lien sales of vehicles.
Nevada DMV launches campaign targeting Hispanic community with expanded online services
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 5, 2021
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has initiated an awareness campaign targeting the state's Spanish-speaking communities.
Nevada officials warn drivers about ongoing text message scam
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 19, 2021
The Nevada Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Transportation (NDOT) have issued a warning to residents about a text message scam currently circulating in the state.
Patty Mamola reflects on board role and engineering journey
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 18, 2020
Patty Mamola, PE, currently serves as the Executive Director of NVBPELS.
Nevada diversifies economy with tech giants amid regulatory challenges
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 14, 2020
In 2010, Nevada was grappling with the repercussions of the 2007 economic recession.
New DMV office opens in south Reno with drive-through kiosk
By D. D. Diggs | Nov 9, 2020
Gov. Steve Sisolak, Congressman Mark Amodei, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve, State Senator Ben Kieckhefer, and Reno Councilperson Naomi Duerr attended the grand opening of the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles' new office in south Reno.
Technology reshapes land surveying profession with advanced tools
By D. D. Diggs | Oct 16, 2020
The land surveying profession is undergoing significant changes due to technological advancements.
Nevada DMV expands hours for new resident services
By D. D. Diggs | Oct 9, 2020
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is temporarily expanding its services for new residents.