Nevada Temporary Moving Permit: Get One Online for $1
A Nevada temporary moving permit, also called a movement permit, lets you drive a vehicle that isn’t currently registered, for example to a smog check or home after a private sale. Online through MyDMV it costs $1: a 30-day permit for a vehicle not yet registered in Nevada, or a 10-day permit for one that already was. Other permits are sold at DMV offices and some AAA branches.
Written by the DMV Appointment Las Vegas team · Verified by Ryan Parker & Ethan Miller · Last updated: November 2026
Which moving permit do I need?
Pick your situation to see the right permit, what it costs and where to get it.
Permit types and fees from the Nevada DMV’s movement permits page. You need liability insurance to drive on any public street.
When do you need a moving permit in Nevada?
You need a moving permit to drive a vehicle that isn’t currently registered, or a vehicle you just bought that isn’t registered in Nevada yet. The DMV says permits usually cover less than 30 days, and driving an unregistered vehicle without one can bring a fine of up to $1,000.
- After a private saleThe car isn’t registered in your name yet and you need to get it home, tested or to the DMV.
- Registration expiredYour Nevada registration lapsed and you need to drive to get it fixed.
- Smog test firstYou can’t renew until the car passes, so you need to drive it to the station.
- Leaving NevadaA one-way trip to register the vehicle in another state.
Just bought it? Nevada law (NRS 482.396) lets you drive a newly purchased vehicle for 3 days without a permit, as long as you carry proof of ownership or purchase and proof of liability insurance. Bought it from a Nevada dealer? The dealer usually gives you a permit.
How do you get a temporary moving permit online?
Log in to MyDMV, open Registration and Insurance and choose the temporary moving permit. It costs $1 and you print it right away. Pick the 30-day permit for a vehicle not yet registered in Nevada, or the 10-day permit for one whose Nevada registration is active or expired less than 18 months ago.
- Log in to MyDMVUse your MyDMV account on dmv.nv.gov.
- Open Registration and InsuranceChoose the temporary moving permit for your vehicle.
- Pay $1Pay by card. The 10-day permit needs the vehicle listed in your account.
- Print and tape itPrint it index-card size and tape it in the lower right corner of the windshield.
New to MyDMV? Our MyDMV Nevada guide walks you through setting up an account.
Which moving permits do you get at a DMV office or AAA?
At a DMV office or a AAA branch that offers DMV services, you can get a $1 Specific Purpose permit for a smog test or a private sale, an $8.50-per-day Special In-State permit for other trips, or an $8.50 Drive Away permit to take the vehicle out of Nevada. Bring proof of ownership, such as the title or an expired registration.
| Permit | Fee | What it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| 30-day, online | $1 | A vehicle not yet registered in Nevada |
| 10-day, online | $1 | A Nevada-registered vehicle, active or expired less than 18 months |
| Specific PurposeOffice or AAA | $1 | An emissions test or a private-party sale |
| Special In-State MovingOffice or AAA | $8.50 per day | Any other trip inside Nevada |
| Drive AwayOffice or AAA | $8.50 | A one-way trip out of Nevada to register in another state; valid 30 days |
AAA’s Las Vegas DMV counters sell movement permits; see AAA branches and hours. At a DMV office, book an appointment first.
Rules for driving on a moving permit
Carry liability insurance, tape the permit in the lower right corner of the windshield, and keep within its dates. If the online permit is blocked, for example because the registration was canceled or the plates were turned in, get one at a DMV office.
- Insurance is requiredYou need liability insurance to drive on any public street, permit or not.
- Display it rightTape the index-card-size permit in the lower right corner of the windshield.
- Some cases need the officeCanceled registration or turned-in plates, a suspended registration, or a bad debt or cash-only flag block the online permit.
- Then register itA private-party buyer still registers the vehicle at the DMV within 30 days of the purchase.
Buying from a private seller? Our title transfer guide and bill of sale guide cover the paperwork, and the smog check guide covers the test.
Book a DMV appointment for a permit or registration
Need a Drive Away or Special In-State permit, or ready to register the vehicle? Book a free appointment at a Las Vegas DMV office below, or use the tabs to view, reschedule or cancel one.
Book, view, reschedule or cancel
Check one office, then switch to the next. Each button opens that office’s official booking page.
East Sahara DMV
2621 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104 · Mon–Fri 8–5, Sat 8–4
All official booking links
- East Sahara: general appointment · drive test
- West Flamingo: general appointment · drive test
- North Decatur: general appointment · drive test
- Silverado Ranch: general appointment · drive test
- Silverado CDL building: CDL line or knowledge test
- All offices on dmv.nv.gov
Nevada temporary moving permit FAQ
Can I get a Nevada moving permit at a DMV Now kiosk?
The DMV’s movement permits page doesn’t list kiosks. Get it online in MyDMV, at a DMV office or at a AAA DMV counter.
Can I use a Nevada online moving permit to drive to another state?
No. Online permits are valid only inside Nevada. For a trip out of the state, get an $8.50 Drive Away permit at a DMV office or AAA.
How many moving permits can I get in a year?
No more than 90 days’ worth in a calendar year, whatever the permit type and wherever you got it.
Do I need a moving permit if I bought from a Nevada dealer?
Usually not. The DMV says buyers from Nevada dealerships are already given a permit with the sale.
What is the fine for driving without a moving permit in Nevada?
The DMV says driving an unregistered vehicle without a movement permit can bring a fine of up to $1,000.