Vehicles and equipment not specifically listed under Definitions may be evaluated and designated as Special Mobile Equipment by the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles.
You must submit the application below along with the documents stated on the application. You will receive a mailed notification letter when the determination has been made.
Documents for vehicles 26,000 pounds or more should be submitted to the Motor Carrier Division. Submit documents to the Central Services Division, Title Section for vehicles under 26,000 pounds.
Application for Designation of Special Mobile Equipment (MC 008)
Nevada DMV
Motor Carrier Division
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711
(775) 684-4711
Nevada DMV
Title Section
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711
(775) 684-4810
In Las Vegas, call (702) 486-4368
In Rural Nevada, call (877) 368-7828
See the Adopted Regulations (R079-07) for more information.
Special Mobile Equipment is exempt from vehicle registration requirements and fees. An identification letter and license plate will be issued upon request. The DMV does issue titles for Special Mobile Equipment.
Special Mobile Equipment is not exempt from fuel taxes unless it is using dyed diesel and operating incidentally or off-road.
Proof of insurance is required for Special Mobile Equipment.
You must have one of the following to be issued a title:
Vehicles coming from out-of-state are subject to a VIN inspection. This may be completed at DMV offices or by a sworn peace officer using the RD-15 form below.
An Identification Letter and license plate may be issued for 100% Nevada-based Special Mobile Equipment weighing 26,000 pounds or more. A license Plate Cost Recovery Fee of $3.50 per plate, a Prison Industries fee of 50 cents per plate and a $1 technology fee will apply.
You must obtain a Special Fuel Users License if your equipment will be using clear diesel fuel. The Schedule A (MC-011) and Schedule B (MC-003) forms should be submitted at the same time you apply for the title and Identification Letter.
Submit all documents to the Motor Carrier Division for vehicles 26,000 pounds or more. You must report the annual mileage on each yearly renewal application.
Vehicles under 26,000 pounds may be issued a title only. Submit the ownership documents and VIN inspection, if needed, to the Central Services Division, Title Section.
Sales of Special Mobile Equipment by a vehicle dealer are subject to sales/use taxes. Out-of-state dealers must follow their state's laws regarding this type of sale. DMV will verify any sales taxes paid and charge any difference between the amount paid out-of-state and what would have been due in Nevada.
Sales of Special Mobile Equipment between private parties or non-dealer businesses are not subject to sales or use taxes.
Special Mobile Equipment using clear diesel fuel must be licensed using the MC-011 and MC-003 forms as outlined above.
Equipment using dyed diesel is exempt from fuel taxes as long as it operating within the definition of "incidental use" as outlined in the Adopted Regulations (R079-07).
If Special Mobile Equipment is used in interstate operations, it is the responsibility of the business to obtain the proper registration and fuel tax licenses.
Visit www.iftach.org, choose "Carrier Info" and select the proper jurisdiction(s) to obtain contact information. The Nevada DMV will issue IRP and/or IFTA credentials if an intended jurisdiction requires these.