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How to Handle a Change of Address in Nevada

Submitted by deniz on Tue, 12/02/2008 - 03:20

If you are a Nevada resident and have changed addresses or plan to do so in the near future, you must have the address information updated on your license, vehicle registration and title certificate. You are also required to notify your insurance provider of your new address.

[edit] REPORTING A CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO THE DRIVER LICENSE DIVISION

You must notify the Nevada Driver License Division of a change in address within 30 days of moving to a new residence, and to obtain a replacement driver license. Reporting a change of address to your local driver license office is simple, and can be done in person, via mail, or fax. If you are a commercial license holder, apply in person at your local driver license office.

Reporting an address change in person:

  1. Locate the driver license office nearest you.
  2. Bring your current license.
  3. Complete the Change of Address Application form.
  4. Pay the fee of $2.25.You will be issued a new license with your updated address.

Reporting an address change by mail:

  1. Complete the Change of Address Application form and mail it to the following address: 
    Department of Motor Vehicles Nevada
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711
  2. There is no fee for address change applications via mail.
  3. You will be mailed a sticker to affix to the back of your license within ten working days.

Reporting an address change by fax:

  1. Complete the Change of Address Application form.
  2. Fax the completed application form to 775 684 4992.
  3. There is no fee for address change applications via fax.
  4. You will be mailed a sticker to affix to the back of your license within ten working days.

[edit] ADDRESS CHANGE ON YOUR VEHICLE TITLE AND REGISTRATION

The Change of Address Application form can also be used to update the address on your vehicle registration records. The procedure and fees is exactly the same as for updating change of address on your driver license. If you wish to obtain a new Registration Certificate, you will also have to fill up an Application for Duplicate Registration Certificate. Each additional Registration Certificate costs $5. If you are applying for a duplicate Registration Certificate by fax you will also have to fill up the Credit Card Authorization form.

[edit] NOTIFYING YOUR INSURANCE SERVICE PROVIDER OF AN ADDRESS CHANGE

  1. You must also notify your insurance provider of your change of address, so that you receive timely information regarding due dates for payments, renewals, and other communication.
  2. To save time and money, some Nevada drivers who change addresses choose to obtain a free quote for new auto insurance instead of changing the address with their current insurance provider. Not only does this save the hassle of contacting and notifying the current insurance company, but it could potentially save hundreds of dollars by identifying companies that offer lower rates and/or better coverage.

[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION