New residents have 30 days to register their vehicles in Nevada. There is no grace period for vehicle plates.

Drivers applying for registration must provide the following documents:

• Current registration certificate
• Out-of-state license plates
• Title - unless it is held by a lien holder
• Nevada evidence of insurance card. You must have a liability insurance policy in the amount of $15,000 for the death of injury of one person; $30,000 for the death or injury of two or more persons; and $10,000 for property damage. You must carry proof of insurance in your vehicle
• A Nevada smog emission certificate
• An Emission Control Inspection Certificate obtained from an authorized service station (most gas stations and dealers are licensed)
• Vehicle Inspection Certificate verifying the identification number of the vehicle
• An odometer reading at the time of registration
• A copy of the leasing agreement if the vehicle to be registered is being leased