| Silver State Journal

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.

Federal rule extends used vehicle odometer disclosure period

By B. B. Urness | Dec 2, 2020

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced a significant change in federal regulations regarding odometer disclosures for used vehicles.

Nevada DMV advises using online services post-Thanksgiving

By B. B. Urness | Nov 23, 2020

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is advising customers to use online services and avoid in-person visits early next week, following the Thanksgiving holiday.

Nevada DMV offers Saturday walk-ins for vehicle registration starting November 14

By B. B. Urness | Nov 10, 2020

Nevada residents needing vehicle registration services can now access them on Saturdays without an appointment.

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.

Reno DMV relocates; no local services available October 26-30

By B. B. Urness | Oct 7, 2020

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced the permanent closure of its office on Galletti Way in Reno, effective October 23.

Nevada DMV launches online driver's license renewals amid pandemic

By D. D. Diggs | Sep 23, 2020

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced that most residents with driver's licenses or identification cards that expired during the COVID-19 pandemic can now renew them online.

New Reno DMV office opening November; existing locations closing

By B. B. Urness | Sep 21, 2020

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is set to open a new office in south Reno on November 2.

Nevada DMV extends license deadlines and introduces special hours for newcomers

By B. B. Urness | Sep 10, 2020

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced an extension for expired or soon-to-be expired driver’s licenses and ID cards, along with new limited Saturday hours for new residents.

Nevada DMV extends weekday hours but closes Saturdays in Las Vegas and Reno

By B. B. Urness | Aug 12, 2020

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced changes to its operating hours for Las Vegas and Reno offices.

Nevada leads decoupling initiative in engineering licensure process

By D. D. Diggs | Aug 11, 2020

The Nevada Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors has introduced a significant change in the licensing process for professional engineers by decoupling the Professional Engineer (PE) Exam from the required engineering experience.

Nevada DMV expands online and mail renewal options for licenses and IDs

By B. B. Urness | Jul 28, 2020

Nevada's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has introduced new measures to ease the process of renewing driver's licenses and ID cards.

Nevada DMV resumes normal hours after service disruption

By B. B. Urness | Jun 22, 2020

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices will resume normal operations on Tuesday, June 23, following an outage caused by a fiber optic cable cut.

Nevada DMV halts driving tests after examiner contracts coronavirus

By B. B. Urness | Jun 17, 2020

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has temporarily halted all non-commercial driving skills tests across the state following a drive examiner in Las Vegas testing positive for Coronavirus.

Nevada DMV announces temporary closure for IT upgrade

By D. D. Diggs | Jun 17, 2020

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will close its field offices and suspend all online services this Saturday, June 20, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The closure is due to an upgrade by the State of Nevada Enterprise IT Services Division, which...