Occupational & Business Licensing

The DMV Occupational and Business Licensing section licenses most businesses in vehicle industries and driving schools. See the specific sections below. Vehicles in Business has a complete list of Nevada agencies that regulate transportation.

New Federal Rule on Odometer Disclosure  New!

2011 vehicles did not become odometer exempt on January 1, 2021. You must complete an Odometer Disclosure on any 2011 or newer vehicle.

Effective January 1, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requires odometer disclosures until vehicles are 20 years old, beginning with vehicles of the 2011 model year. The previous rule was 10 years.

You must disclose the mileage even if the title or Dealer Reassignment form says "Exempt - Model year over 9 years old." Titles and forms now being issued reflect the new rule.

Vehicles that are weight exempt (over 16,000 pounds GVWR) remain exempt under the new rule.

More About Disclosure

2011 vehicles will become exempt from odometer disclosure in the year 2031. 2012 vehicles will be exempt in 2032 and so on. See the News Release for more information.

Watch your trade-ins:

  • Vehicle ownership transfers using a bill of sale and application for duplicate title and/or multiple bills of sale will not be allowed for model year 2011 and newer vehicles.
  • Multiple private party sales will not be allowed for model year 2011 and newer vehicles.
  • Use of a non-Secure Power of Attorney for a vehicle sale will not be allowed for 2011 and newer vehicles.
Odometer Section of Title showing a nine-year exemption period
The Odometer Reading section of a Nevada title issued under the old disclosure rule that states “Exempt - Model year over 9 years old.” The reading must be entered for any vehicle 2011 or newer even if this statement is present.
Odometer Section of Title
The Odometer Reading section of a Nevada title which reflects the new rule.

Vehicle Industry Online Services and Forms

Placard Date Calculator

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Online Services

Motor Vehicle Industry Portal  |  Tutorial (PDF)
EDRS entry and business license information.

EDRS Entry Quick Reference  |  EDRS Update Quick Reference

EDRS Dealer Manual

SecureETag Placard System  |  User Guide

SecureETag Quick Reference - Data Entry  |  Seal Supplies

Online Original Vehicle Registration  |  Customer Flier
Buyers can transfer existing plates or receive new standard plates by mail.

Business License Renewal

Business License Verification

Body Shop Salvage Pool
Broker Wrecker
Dealer Emission Stations
Off-Highway Dealer Emission Referee
Garage Registration DUI School
Manufacturer Professional School
Rebuilder Traffic Safety School

Salvage Pool Private Bidder Verification

Body Shop Labor Rate Survey  |  Survey Results
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.

Electronic Lien and Title Information

Handbooks

Forms

Vehicle Industry Licensing

Salesperson Licensing

  • 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.

Business Licensing

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 --

Garage Registration

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 --

Emissions Stations

See Emissions - Handbooks and Tools for inspector licensing, online services and more.

Inspector Licensing

Business Licensing

Chapter 445B - Air Pollution NRS NAC

Driving Schools

Instructor Licensing

Business Licensing

Third Party CDL Certifiers

See Commercial Licensing.

Chapter 483 - Driver Licenses; Driving Schools and Driving Instructors NRS NAC

OBL Office Locations

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
9155 Double Diamond Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
8a-5p M-F | Get Map
(775 684-3564

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