--- title: Moving to Reno From Abroad: Border, DMV and Home url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-to-reno-from-abroad/ 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 Reno from another country # Moving to Reno from abroad Once you are a Nevada resident the clock is 30 days: NRS 483.245 sets 30 days to get a Nevada driver's license, and registration of a vehicle follows its own 30-day rule. Before that, your immigration status and the customs rules at the U.S. border decide how your household goods enter the country. 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/) An international move into Reno has three layers: your right to live and work in the United States, the customs treatment of your belongings, and the local tasks that begin on arrival. Each layer has an official source, and this guide points to them. ## Immigration status comes first Your visa, green card or other status decides what you can do and how you enter. USCIS is the authority for immigration benefits, and the State Department handles visas. Confirm your status before you ship anything, since customs treatment can depend on it. Keep original documents such as passports, birth certificates and visa papers in your carry-on, never in the shipment. ## Customs and your household goods U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) sets the rules for bringing belongings into the United States, including what is duty free and what is restricted. Read the CBP guidance before you pack, and check the rules for items such as vehicles, food, plants and firearms, which have separate requirements. O'Brien's arranges international moves through partner carriers. Call the office at 775-359-6683, and we will explain how your move is booked. See [international moving](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/). ## What happens when the goods arrive in Nevada After your shipment clears the border, delivery to the Reno area is the local part of the job. O'Brien's crews deliver and set up in Reno, Sparks, Carson City and across the service area, and the warehouse in Sparks can hold goods if your home is not ready. Vault storage starts from $40 per month, with about 2 to 3 weeks notice to ship. See [full-service storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/). ## Your first 30 days in Nevada NRS 483.245 requires a new resident to get a Nevada driver's license within 30 days, and NRS 482.385 sets a similar window to register a vehicle. Bring your identity and residency documents, and check the DMV for a foreign license policy. The [driver's license page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/drivers-license/) and [vehicle registration page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/vehicle-registration/) go through the steps. - Apply for a Social Security number if you are eligible to work. - Open a U.S. bank account and start building a credit history. - Set up utilities, internet and health insurance. - Register children for school; see the [schools](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/schools/) page. ## Learn the city Reno sits at about 4,500 feet in the high desert, with four seasons and a dry climate. The [weather and climate](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/weather-and-climate/) and [cost of living](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/cost-of-living/) pages help you plan, and the [neighborhoods](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/neighborhoods/) page helps with where to live. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Know Before You Go](https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/know-before-you-go) - [USCIS](https://www.uscis.gov/) - [Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 483 (driver's licenses)](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-483.html) ### 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 - [International moving through partner carriers](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/) - [Getting a Nevada driver's license and REAL ID](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/drivers-license/) - [Moving overseas: how international household moves work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-overseas/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) Moving guides ## Read next - [Moving to Canada from the US](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-to-canada-from-the-us/) - [Moving to Mexico from the US](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-to-mexico-from-the-us/) - [Moving overseas: how international household moves work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-overseas/) - [How much to tip movers](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-much-to-tip-movers/) - [How much do movers cost? What drives the price](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-much-do-movers-cost/) - [What goes into a long-distance moving cost (weight, distance, services)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/long-distance-moving-cost/) - [Binding, non-binding and not-to-exceed estimates](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/binding-vs-non-binding-estimates/) - [Released value vs full value protection](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/valuation-released-vs-full-value/) 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 license? NRS 483.245 sets 30 days for a new resident. ### Who sets the rules for bringing household goods into the U.S.? U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Read its guidance before you pack. ### Can O'Brien's handle an international move? Yes, through partner carriers. Call 775-359-6683 to talk it through. ### Can I store goods in Sparks until my home is ready? Yes. Vault storage in the Sparks warehouse starts from $40 per month. ## 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) 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. R Robert B. June 22, 2026 The movers were very professional and took care of my stuff there were no worries and stress free amazing job. ## 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