Occupational & Business Licensing
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- Daily Use Forms & Tools
- Salesperson Licensing
- Vehicle Industry Licensing
- Garages
- Emission Inspection Stations
- Driving Schools
- OBL Office Locations
- Related Topics
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Salvage Vehicles
- Electronic DRS Online Registration
- Electronic Lien & Title
- Vehicles in Business Guide
- IRP/ITFA Registration
- Fuel Dealers & Suppliers
- Motor Vehicle Laws
- Automotive Affairs Advisory Board
- Compliance Enforcement Division
- Compliance Enforcement Complaint Form
- Nevada Department of Taxation
- Nevada Transportation Authority
- Silver Flume Portal
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Reopening Information
OBL offices are now open. We will serve priority transactions first and ask others to use alternate services or wait. See the OBL Reopening Guidelines.
The DMV Extension on Expired Documents applies to any DMV-issued document including business licenses and EDRS extensions. Please hold off on in-person renewals until mid-July.
Online Services Top ↑
DMV licensees can enter EDRS information, view their business information on file and print a renewal notice. |
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| Business License Renewal | Complete the annual business license renewal online using an access code printed on the renewal notice. The transaction includes all occupational licenses and license plate renewals plus requests for new license plates. It is available to all licensees except driving schools. |
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Verify whether your body shop, garage, auto dealer or driving school has a valid DMV business license before you buy! The Emissions Stations search also features a customized, print-friendly list of 2G Emissions Repair Stations in your area if your vehicle has failed a smog check. |
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| Private Bidder Verification | For salvage pools to verify whether a private party is eligible to purchase salvage vehicles. |
Body shops are required to complete this survey prior to their annual license renewal. Shops that miss the April 30 deadline for business license renewal must still complete the survey online, but may not use the online license renewal. Results do not include shops which missed the deadline. |
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This service from the Nevada Secretary of State enables businesses to set up a profile with the basic information that nearly every governmental agency in Nevada requires. You can sign in with your existing Secretary of State online account. |
Daily Use Forms and Tools Top ↑
Placard Date Calculator
Electronic DRS & Placards
Data Entry Online Portal
Dealer Reports of Sale are entered online through the portal.
EDRS Entry Quick Reference
How to enter a new sale or lease.
EDRS Update Quick Reference
How to update an existing sale or lease.
EDRS Dealer Manual
Guide to the DMV portal
SecureETag Placard System User Guide
51 pages, 1.5 mb
SecureETag Data Entry Quick Reference
SecureETag Seal Receipt Quick Reference
Online Vehicle Registration | Customer Flier
Complete an online vehicle registration.
Electronic Lien & Title
Participation in Nevada's Electronic Lien & Title (ELT) system is mandatory. The DMV no longer processes non-ELT titles.
Dealers and any business that finances vehicles must become an ELT lender and file liens through the system. See Electronic Lien and Title.
Handbooks
- Registration and Title Guide
Refer to the Salvage Title Guide for salvage vehicle titling. - Wrecker and Tow Car Guide
- Salvage Title and Non-Repairable Vehicle Certificate Guide
- Off-Highway Vehicle Registration and Title Guide
See ohv.nv.gov for forms.
Forms
- Report of Sale Extension Request (OBL 275)
An Occupational/Business Licensing Technician may approve the first and second request for an extension of time on a Dealers Report of Sale. A request for a third extension must be referred to a Compliance Enforcement Investigator for approval. Please allow additional time for a third approval response. - Canceled Sale Disclosure Form (OBL 315) - Legal Size
To notify buyers of new terms offered after a sale is canceled. - Authorization to Release Title (VP 257)
- Application for Temporary Location License (OBL 261)
- Business License Plate Application (OBL 239)
- Lost License Plate and Registration Certificate Affidavit (OBL 238)
- Letter of Authorization (OBL 276)
Authorizes specific employees to pick up license plates, decals, titles or DMV supplies. - Application for Private Bidder Identification Card (OBL 250) | Information (OBL 257)
To authorize private individuals to purchase salvage vehicles. 
Private Bidder Sale Report (OBL 258) - Legal Size
Excel spreadsheet for salvage pools to report sales to private parties.- Consignment Auction Emission Exception (EC 38)
For auctions to notify the buyer that he or she is responsible for an emission inspection. - Application for Expedited Processing/Shipping of Nevada Title (VP 265)
To expedite title processing and/or shipping for additional fee(s). All Nevada titles are issued by mail from Carson City. - Electronic Lienholder Reassignment Affidavit (VP 268)
Assigns lienhollder rights on electronic titles.
Salesperson Licensing Top ↑
- Salesperson Licensing Packet (OBL 337)
All enclosed forms must be completed.
| License Surrender: When a salesperson is terminated, the dealer must surrender that person's license to the DMV within 10 days. | ||
| Chapter 482 - Motor Vehicles and Trailers: Licensing, Registration, Sales and Leases | NRS | NAC |
Vehicle Industry Licensing Top ↑
Electronic Lien & Title
Dealers and any business that finances vehicles must file liens through ELT. See Electronic Lien and Title.
- Business License Application Packet (OBL 335)
All information and forms for licensing dealers, distributors, lessors, manufacturesr and rebuilders. - Off-Highway Vehicle Dealer and Salesman Licensing Packet (OBL 329)
All information and forms for licensing OHV dealers and sales staff.
See the Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles for OHV registration. - Information Sheet - Dealer, Distributor, Lessor, Manufacturer, and Rebuilder (OBL 243)
- Information Sheet - Broker (OBL 267)
- Information Sheet - Body Shop (OBL 246)
- Information Sheet - Class A Body Shop (OBL 247)
- Information Sheet - Wrecker and Salvage Pool (OBL 244)
- Information Sheet - Vehicle Transporter (OBL 245)
- Information Sheet - Vehicle Insurance Requirements (OBL 273)
- Information Sheet - Business Change - Name, Address or Principals (OBL 270)
- Information Sheet - Branch Location (OBL 288)
- Application for Business License (OBL 237)
- Personal History Questionnaire (OBL 242)
- DPS Civil Applicant Waiver (OBL 256)
- Child Support Information (OBL 268)
- Vehicle Industry Business License Bond (OBL 210)
Broker, Dealer, Rebuilder, Lessor, Distributor, Manufacturer - Vehicle Industry Business License Bond (OBL 262)
Wrecker, Salvage Pool - Vehicle Industry Business License Bond (OBL 269)
Body Shop, Garage - Vehicle Industry Business License Bond (OBL 332)
Transporter - Dealer Franchise Certification (OBL 253)
- Internet Consignment Auction Certification Affidavit (OBL 331)
- Vehicle Registration Program Application for Participation (OBL 292)
- City/County Business License Requirements (OBL 265)
- Business License Plate Application (OBL 239)
- Application for Identification Card (OBL 252)
- Bond Reduction Request (OBL 248)
- Deposit Statement (OBL 240)
- Deposit Release Application (OBL 251)
- Consent and Waiver to Obtain Banking Records (OBL 287)
- Out of Business Memorandum (OBL 266)
- Licensee/Registrant Acknowledgment (OBL 308)
- Body Shop Official Sign Template (23x30) | Specifications
- Body Shop Consumer Bill of Rights Sign Instructions and Template (OBL 333)
| Chapter 482 - Motor Vehicles and Trailers: Licensing, Registration, Sales and Leases | NRS | NAC |
| Chapter 490 - Off-Highway Vehicles | NRS | NAC |
| Chapter 97 - Retail Installment Sales of Goods and Services | NRS | NAC |
| See also Vehicle Sales Contracts from the Nevada Division of Financial Institutions. | ||
| Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles (Body Shop and Garage) | NRS | NAC |
| Chapter 108 - Lien Sales | NRS | NAC |
| Chapter 597 - Miscellaneous Trade Regulations and Prohibited Acts (Body Shop and Garage) | NRS | -- |
Garages Top ↑
- Information Sheet - Garage (OBL 274)
- Application for Business License (OBL 237)
- Vehicle Industry Business License Bond - Body Shop, Garage (OBL 269)
- City/County Business License Requirements (OBL 265)
- Licensee/Registrant Acknowledgment (OBL 308)
- Garage Consumer Bill of Rights Sign Instructions and Template (OBL 334)
| Chapter 487 - Repair, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles | NRS | NAC |
| Chapter 108 - Lien Sales | NRS | NAC |
| Chapter 597 - Miscellaneous Trade Regulations and Prohibited Acts | NRS | -- |
Emission Inspection Stations Top ↑
- Online Emissions Station Search/License Verification
- Emissions Inspector Licensing Application Packets: New Application (EC 07) | Renewal (EC 50)
- Information Sheet - Emission Station (EC 15)
- Application for Business License (OBL 237)
- Personal History Questionnaire (OBL 242)
- Child Support Information (OBL 268)
- DPS Civil Applicant Waiver (OBL 256)
- Certificate of Employment (OBL 236)
- Vehicle Industry Business License Bond - Emissions (OBL 336)
- Emission Station Applicant Fee Statement (EC-25)
- City/County Business License Requirements (OBL 265)
- Licensee/Registrant Acknowledgment (OBL 308)
- Vehicle Registration Program Bond (OBL 294)
- Vehicle Registration Program Application for Participation (OBL 292)
- Emission Station Registration Renewal Program Requirements for Participation (EC 17)
- Change to Fee Request (EC-28)
- Business Change - Name, Address or Principals (OBL 270)
- Out of Business Memorandum (OBL 266)
- Emission Stations Vehicle Information Database (VID)
Access for licensed emissions stations only. No public information is available. - VID Application and Instructions (EC 27) | Online VID Help Guide (17 pages 524kb)
- Emission Station Official Sign Template | Specifications
- Emissions Renewal Station Logos: Color (jpg) | Grayscale (jpg) | Vector (pdf)
- Emissions Requirements Fliers: Gasoline | Light Duty Diesel
- Failure Notice to Motorists: Gasoline | Light Duty Diesel
- Approved Emission Testing Equipment: Gasoline | Diesel
- Inspector Applicants Guide and Training Checklist (EC 30)
| Chapter 445B - Air Pollution | NRS | NAC |
Driving Schools Top ↑
Instructor Licensing
- Licensing Requirements - Drive School Instructors (OBL 279)
- Licensing Requirements - Traffic Safety and DUI School Instructors (OBL 283)
- Education Requirements - Traffic Safety and DUI Schools and Instructors (OBL 285)
- Certificate of Employment (OBL 236)
- Personal History Questionnaire (OBL 242)
- DPS Civil Applicant Waiver (OBL 256)
- Child Support Information (OBL 268)
- Drive School Instructor Disclaimer (OBL 280)
- DUI or Traffic Safety School Instructor Disclaimer (OBL 284)
- Licensee/Registrant Acknowledgment (OBL 308)
Business Licensing
- Education Requirements - Drive Schools (OBL 281)
- Education Requirements - Traffic Safety and DUI Schools and Instructors (OBL 285)
- Licensing Requirements - Drive Schools (OBL 278)
- Licensing Requirements - Traffic Safety and DUI Schools (OBL 282)
- Licensing Requirements - Drive, Traffic Safety and DUI Schools - Communications Technology - (OBL 290)
- Information Sheet - Vehicle Insurance Requirements (OBL 273)
- Application for Business License (OBL 237)
- Personal History Questionnaire (OBL 242)
- DPS Civil Applicant Waiver (OBL 256)
- Child Support Information (OBL 268)
- Vehicle Industry Business License Bond - Drive Schools (OBL 277)
- City/County Business License Requirements (OBL 265)
- Drive School Days and Hours of Operation (OBL 286)
- Drive School Vehicle Inspection (OBL 320)
- Business Change - Name, Address or Principals (OBL 270)
- Out of Business Memorandum (OBL 266)
- Affidavit of Completion of Out-of-State Drivers Education Course (DP-289)
- Licensee/Registrant Acknowledgment (OBL 308)
Third Party CDL Certifiers
See Commercial Licensing.
| Chapter 483 - Driver Licenses; Driving Schools and Driving Instructors | NRS | NAC |
OBL Office Locations Top ↑
These offices are for business license services only. If you are not a current or prospective licensee, please call one of the main numbers as listed in Office Locations or send an email.
Carson City
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711-0400
8a-5p M-F | Get Map
(775) 684-4690
Henderson
1399 American Pacific Dr.
Henderson, NV 89074
8a-5p M-F | Get Map
(702) 486-1371
Las Vegas - East Sahara
2621 E. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89104-4136
8a-5p M-F | Get Map
(702) 486-4930
Las Vegas - West Flamingo
8250 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89147-4111
8a-4:30p M-F | Get Map
(702) 486-8620
Reno
305 Galletti Way
Reno, NV 89512-3811
8a-5p M-F | Get Map
(775) 684-3564