--- title: Moving to a New State Checklist: First 30 Days url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-to-a-new-state-checklist/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving guides](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/) - Moving to a new state checklist # Moving to a new state checklist Nevada asks new residents to get a Nevada driver's license within 30 days and to register their vehicle within 30 days of becoming a resident, so the clock on your paperwork starts the day you arrive. Use this checklist to sort the tasks into before you leave, the first week, and the first 30 days. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) A new state means new rules for licenses, vehicles, taxes and voting, and most of the deadlines run from the day you become a resident. The state itself is the authority on each rule, so this checklist points to the sources and shows an order that works. ## Before you leave Start with records and notices. Request school, medical and veterinary records, collect the policy numbers for insurance, and arrange for mail to follow you. The USPS change of address form lets you set a start date for forwarding. Make a list of every account that sends you a bill or a statement. The [change-of-address checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/change-of-address-checklist/) has the full set. - Ask your current doctors for copies of records or a transfer. - Cancel or transfer gym, club and utility accounts for a date after the move. - Keep originals of birth certificates, passports and titles in a bag that travels with you. ## The first week in Nevada Set up electricity, water, internet and trash for the day you arrive. Locate the nearest DMV office and book an appointment, since offices can fill up. The [driver's license](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/drivers-license/) and [vehicle registration](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/vehicle-registration/) pages in the Reno guide explain what to bring. Update your address with your bank, employer and insurers, and open a local bank account if you want one. ## The 30-day deadlines Nevada's statutes set the clock. NRS 483.245 says a new resident must obtain a Nevada driver's license within 30 days, and NRS 482.385 says a vehicle must be registered within 30 days after becoming a resident, or when the license is issued, whichever is earlier. Check the DMV for the documents each step needs. Vehicles may also need an emissions check depending on the county, so read the [smog check](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/smog-check/) page before your DMV visit. ## Voting, taxes and the household Register to vote in the new state from the state's election office. Nevada has no state individual income tax, but your old state may require a final or part-year return, so ask a tax professional. The [taxes in Nevada](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/taxes/) page lists what changes. Update pet licenses, library cards and school enrollment. If you have children, begin the school search early; the [schools](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/schools/) page is a starting point. ## Moving the belongings A move between states is an interstate move, and federal rules under 49 CFR Part 375 govern the estimate, the inventory and the bill of lading. Get the details on [how interstate moves work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/). O'Brien's is a Bekins Van Lines agent, and the Bekins network carries the shipment. Call 775-359-6683 to book the free in-home estimate on the Reno end. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 483 (driver's licenses)](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-483.html) - [Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 482 (vehicle registration)](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-482.html) - [USPS, Change of Address](https://www.usps.com/manage/forward.htm) - [Nevada DMV](https://dmv.nv.gov/) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Getting a Nevada driver's license and REAL ID](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/drivers-license/) - [Registering your car in Nevada](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/vehicle-registration/) - [Change-of-address checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/change-of-address-checklist/) - [How an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) Moving guides ## Read next - [Packing checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/packing-checklist/) - [Moving-day checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-day-checklist/) - [First-week-in-your-new-home checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/new-home-checklist/) - [Apartment moving checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/apartment-moving-checklist/) - [Hiring movers vs renting a truck](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/hiring-movers-vs-renting-a-truck/) - [Moving container vs moving truck](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-container-vs-moving-truck/) - [Full packing vs packing it yourself](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/full-service-vs-partial-packing/) - [Moving to Reno from another country](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-to-reno-from-abroad/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How long do I have to get a Nevada driver's license? NRS 483.245 says 30 days for a new resident. Check the DMV for the documents you need. ### How long do I have to register my car in Nevada? NRS 482.385 sets 30 days after becoming a resident, or the time you get your license if that comes first. ### When should I forward my mail? Set the USPS start date for your move day, and file the form a week or two before. ### Does Nevada have a state income tax? No. Ask a tax professional about the return you owe your old state. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) M Mike K. August 30, 2019 The best customer service ever! ### Owner's reply Thanks Mike we sincerely appreciate you and your business! P Patrick R. September 19, 2026 The two gentlemen that helped me move today were very Helpful and professional! T Tommy B. August 21, 2026 Great local business. Very family oriented with highly knowledgeable staff with remarkable employees going the extra mile. If you need a moving service for any reason, go here. ### Owner's reply Thanks Tommy appreciate you giving us a review. ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070