Can i register my new vehicle online

Be certain to read and understand the sales or lease contract before you buy any vehicle. Do not sign a contract which contains blank spaces.

Nevada does not have a right of rescission or any "cooling off" period for the buyer. Used vehicles are sold "as is."

Nevada dealers must use standardized contracts which are available online from the Nevada Division of Financial Institutions.

Dealers must issue the following documents to the buyer:

• Copies of any contract, lease agreement, warranty, etc.
• A temporary movement placard dated to expire 30 days from the date of the sale
• A passing emission inspection, if required (tests are valid for 180 days)
• A drive train inspection report on used vehicles which have an odometer reading of 75,000 miles or more
• An Electronic Dealer Report of Sale (EDRS)

Dealers may or may not issue the EDRS at the time of the sale. If financing on the vehicle has not been finalized, the dealer may take up to 20 days to arrange financing under the terms of the sale.

If financing cannot be finalized, the dealer then has three options:

• rescind the sale and require the return of the vehicle, or
• finance the vehicle in-house under the original terms, or
• ask the buyer to sign a new contract with different terms. The buyer is not obligated to accept a new contract and may return the vehicle.

Use our online Business License Verification to confirm your dealer holds a valid DMV business license.

Trade-In or Sale to a Dealer

If you are trading in a vehicle or selling one to a Nevada dealer, the dealer is required to satisfy any loan or lien within 30 days. Other states have similar laws but be sure to ask an out-of-state dealer when the lien will be satisfied. The dealer may have you sign a Power of Attorney or similar document if you do not have the title.

Nevada dealers are required to keep your trade-in until the financing on your new vehicle is finalized (up to 15 days). They must return your trade-in if they offer you different financing terms and you decline to accept the new contract.

Keep your license plates. These must be used on another vehicle or surrendered within 30 days. You will be issued a credit for the unused portion of the current registration.

Vehicle History Checks

Use the Vehicle Identification Number to query the following services or use a commercial service.

Lemon Laws

New Vehicles

Defective vehicles must be repaired within certain time limits. Buyers who seek a replacement must submit a claim to the manufacturer first if the manufacturer has established a procedure for this. See NRS 597.600-597.688.

Used Vehicles

Used vehicles are sold "as-is" in Nevada. Dealers are generally not obligated to make repairs or guarantee a vehicle's condition. Any additional warranty must be in writing.

Dealers are, however, required to perform a drivetrain inspection on any light-duty vehicle with an odometer reading of 75,000 miles or more. This must be provided to the buyer at the time of sale. See NRS 482.3665-482.36667.

If you need to register a vehicle for use on California roadways, waterways, or trailways, you’ve come to the right place to find out all you need to know.

Learn about new vehicle registrations

Renew Your Registration

Skip the line and renew your vehicle registration online.

Renew your registration

Replace Your Registration Card

If your registration card has been lost, stolen, or mutilated, you may get a replacement registration card for a fee.

Replace your registration card

Smog Inspections

Smog inspections are required when you register or renew registration for a vehicle in California, but there are some exceptions.

Learn more about smog inspections

Update Info on Your Registration

It’s important to keep the information on your registration current and accurate. Fortunately, it’s not difficult to make basic changes to your vehicle registration!

Update info on your registration

Titles

A California Certificate of Title is an official document that identifies the legal owner of a vehicle and contains important vehicle identification information.

Learn more about titles

Registration Fees

There are a variety of fees that may be required when applying for or renewing vehicle registration. 

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Insurance Requirements

Insurance (also referred to as financial responsibility) is required on all vehicles operated or parked on California roads.

Learn more about insurance requirements

License Plates, Decals, & Placards

License plates, decals, and placards help identify vehicle owners, show proof of registration, grant driving and parking privileges, and more. 

Learn more about plates, decals & placards

Partial Year Registration

Commercial motor vehicles not operated throughout a calendar year may be eligible for partial year registration (PYR). PYR can be valid for any amount of time between 1-12 months. 

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