Requirements for a DMV movement permit:

1) Proof of liability insurance
2) Proof of ownership (signed title, bill of sale)
3) The vehicle must be in safe operating condition.

Drive-Away Permits cannot be obtained online. You must come into our office.
Not valid for driving within Nevada after the trip begins.
Not required for vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan (IRP).

If you're moving out of state, apply for the drive-away permit at a DMV office before leaving Nevada. Have all documents ready, including proof of insurance and ownership, to avoid delays.

How quickly can Southwest DMV Services get me a movement permit?

Was your car towed for not having a license plate?
If your DMV sticker is expired, the towing company won't let you drive the car out of the yard.
In the meantime, they will charge you $100 a day in storage fees.
You need a Movement Permit to get the car out of the tow yard.
DMV makes you wait 10 days to get a movement permit.
We gets the permit for you much quicker.
You need a valid driver license and proof of insurance in order to get a permit.
You need to get the car registered again after getting it out of the tow yard.
An initial movement permit is good for 30 days. Depending on the situation, DMV will sometimes extend it for 10 additional days.


What is a drive-away permit?

A Drive-Away Permit in Nevada is a temporary permit that allows you to legally drive an unregistered vehicle out of the state for a one-way trip to a specific destination in another state.

This type of permit is used when relocating from Nevada to another state and need to drive your vehicle without full Nevada registration.

Valid for 30 days; valid for a one-way trip to a specified location. Fees vary and are based on the distance traveled and vehicle type.

Southwest DMV Services & Auto Insurance
2501 Taylor Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Call 702--678--1888 or Text 702--409--2173

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