: Only required for vehicles never previously registered in Nevada ( Form VP 015 ). Taxes and Fees

: You must have Nevada-specific insurance before driving the vehicle.

: You should obtain a movement permit from the DMV if you need to drive the car on public streets before registration is finalized.

Financial obligations differ significantly based on where you purchase the vehicle:

To legally transfer ownership and register your vehicle, you generally need the following documents from the seller: : Must be properly signed over to you.

: In Nevada, license plates stay with the seller , not the car. Sellers must remove them upon sale to transfer or surrender them. Shopping Recommendations

: These are "retail" sales subject to a state sales tax of approximately 4.6% , plus potential local county taxes that can bring the total closer to 8.1%–8.3% .

: These are considered "occasional" sales and are exempt from sales tax in Nevada.