Nevada Revised Statutes

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 483.245 (2026)

License issued by this State required when person becomes resident; issuance; reciprocal agreements with other states or countries

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NRS 483.245 License issued by this State required when person becomes resident; issuance; reciprocal agreements with other states or countries.

1. When a person becomes a resident of Nevada as defined in this chapter and chapter 482 of NRS, the person must, within 30 days, obtain a Nevada driver’s license as a prerequisite to driving any motor vehicle in the State of Nevada.

2. Where a person who applies for a license has a valid driver’s license from a state or country which has requirements for issuance of drivers’ licenses comparable to those of the State of Nevada, the Department may issue a Nevada license under the same terms and conditions applicable to a renewal of a license in this State.

3. In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the Administrator is authorized to enter into reciprocal agreements with appropriate officials of other states or countries concerning the licensing of drivers of motor vehicles.

(Added to NRS by 1963, 760; A 1969, 539; 1973, 1570; 1975, 177; 1995, 2728; 2015, 1022)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1992–1992 · leading case: State, Dep't of Motor Vehs. v. McGuire, 827 P.2d 821 (Nev. 1992).

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State, Dep't of Motor Vehs. v. McGuire, 827 P.2d 821 (Nev. 1992). · cites it 5× “Although McGuire was a ten-month resident of Nevada, he failed to obtain a Nevada driver’s license as required by NRS 483.245. On May 7, 1990, the DMV petitioned the district court for judicial review.”

— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 483.245(1) — 1 case

State, Dep't of Motor Vehs. v. McGuire, 827 P.2d 821 (Nev. 1992). “Although McGuire was a ten-month resident of Nevada, he failed to obtain a Nevada driver’s license as required by NRS 483.245. On May 7, 1990, the DMV petitioned the district court for judicial review.”

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