New Nevada residents have the opportunity to transfer their out-of-state driver’s licenses or IDs and register to vote without needing an appointment at the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This service is available at DMV’s metro offices in Carson City, Henderson, Las Vegas, and Reno. Walk-in hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, up until Election Day on November 8.
“No legal voter should be kept away from the polls because they couldn’t get a DMV appointment,” stated Director Julie Butler. “We offered this same service for new residents in 2020 and it worked very well.”
For those holding a valid driver’s license, ID card, or Interim Document issued by the DMV, there are several options for voter registration. The DMV will automatically submit registration data daily through November 8. Additionally, voters can manage their registration online at www.RegisterToVoteNV.gov.
Nevada also provides same-day registration. This allows all eligible voters with a license or ID to register in person on Election Day and during early voting ending on November 4.
New residents planning to utilize the DMV’s special hours should prepare to transfer their out-of-state licenses or IDs and vehicle registrations if necessary. Details on requirements can be found on the New Residents web page at dmv.nv.gov. Vehicle identification number inspections can be completed beforehand without an appointment.
Existing Nevada residents needing to update their address may do so online at dmv.nv.gov or bring proof of address change when voting. They will not be accepted as walk-in customers for this purpose.
Currently, about 1.8 million residents are registered to vote in Nevada. Since the beginning of 2022, nearly 74,300 individuals have surrendered an out-of-state ID, averaging around 8,200 per month. In comparison, approximately 104,000 did so in 2021 with an average of 8,600 per month.
Further information regarding voting eligibility and procedures is accessible via the Nevada Secretary of State’s website at nvsos.gov.
