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Real ID deadline extended to May 7, 2025
By B. B. Urness | Apr 28, 2021
The deadline for obtaining a Real ID-compliant driver's license or identification card has been extended once again, as announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Nevada DMV warns public about appointment scams
By B. B. Urness | Apr 14, 2021
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued a warning to the public regarding scams involving the sale of DMV appointments.
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.
Nevada honors Kenneth Falconer as employee veteran of January
By B. B. Urness | Feb 17, 2021
Kenneth Falconer, a technician with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), has been honored as the Nevada Employee Veteran of the Month for January 2021.
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.
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 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...