--- title: Moving From Nevada to Georgia | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-georgia/ 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 --- Photo: Sarah Stierch (Missvain), CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - Moving from Nevada to Georgia # Moving From Nevada to Georgia Georgia asks new residents to register vehicles within 30 days and apply for a Georgia license within 30 days, and its flat income tax rate is 4.99 percent for 2026. The state sales tax is 4 percent, with local rates added. 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/) ## Georgia and Nevada at a glance - Moved from Georgia to Nevada in 2024 about 2,604 - Moved from Nevada to Georgia in 2024 about 2,001 - Moved into Washoe County from Georgia, per year about 82 - State capital Atlanta - State individual income tax collected, FY2024 $16,020,674 thousand - Median household income (state) $77,353 - Median rent (state) $1,393 - Register a car after moving to Georgia within 30 days (Georgia Department of Revenue - New to Georgia?) - Get a Georgia driver license after moving within 30 days (Georgia Department of Driver Services - License FAQs) - State income tax, top rate 4.99%, flat (Georgia Department of Revenue - Important Tax Updates) - State sales tax, base rate 4% (Georgia Department of Revenue - Sales and Use Tax Rates) Data: [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024)](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2018-2022 state-to-county migration flows](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections, FY2024](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/stc.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [Georgia Department of Revenue - New to Georgia?](https://dor.georgia.gov/motor-vehicles/vehicle-registration-license-plates/new-georgia); [Georgia Department of Driver Services - License FAQs](https://dds.georgia.gov/license-faqs); [Georgia Department of Revenue - Important Tax Updates](https://dor.georgia.gov/taxes/important-tax-updates); [Georgia Department of Revenue - Sales and Use Tax Rates](https://dor.georgia.gov/taxes/business-taxes/sales-use-tax/tax-rates). Georgia trades people with Nevada in both directions; the Census 2024 estimate is about 2,001 moving from Nevada to Georgia and about 2,604 moving the other way. The licensing order matters most for newcomers. ## License first, then the car Georgia's Department of Revenue says new residents must register their vehicles within 30 days of their move, and Georgia's Department of Driver Services says to apply for a Georgia driver's license within 30 days of becoming a resident. A Georgia license is required before the vehicle is registered. Start with the license at a driver service center, then move on to the county tag office with your Nevada title, proof of insurance and the license. ## A falling flat rate Georgia lowered its income tax to a flat 4.99 percent for 2026 after a 5.19 percent rate in 2025, and further cuts are scheduled if conditions are met. The state sales and use tax rate is 4 percent, and county rates push the total higher. Nevada has no state personal income tax, so the paycheck will change. Georgia also has local option sales taxes for roads and schools; the Department of Revenue publishes the rate by county. ## Atlanta and beyond Georgia's median household income is 77,353 dollars, its median home value is 303,300 dollars and its median gross rent is 1,393 dollars a month. In county data about 144 people a year left Washoe County for Georgia and about 82 came to Washoe from Georgia. The largest metro has its own route page: [Reno to Atlanta](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-atlanta/). ## How the move works You book the move with O'Brien's, and we coordinate it from Sparks through the Bekins network. A free in-home estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes yours to keep, and the written estimate sets the delivery window. We pack and load in Sparks, and our warehouse can hold goods between homes. The [how an interstate move works](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) page walks through what happens from the estimate to the unload. Georgia summers are humid, so ask the estimator about wrapping upholstered pieces and wood furniture, and keep paperwork, medicines and electronics chargers with you in the car. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Georgia Department of Revenue - New to Georgia?](https://dor.georgia.gov/motor-vehicles/vehicle-registration-license-plates/new-georgia) - [Georgia Department of Driver Services - License FAQs](https://dds.georgia.gov/license-faqs) - [Georgia Department of Revenue - Important Tax Updates](https://dor.georgia.gov/taxes/important-tax-updates) - [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### 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 - [Moving to Reno from Georgia](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-georgia/) - [Moving from Reno to Atlanta](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-atlanta/) - [Moving between Reno and The East, South and Midwest](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/east-and-midwest/) - [Moving out of Nevada: state-by-state guides](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/moving-out-of-nevada/) Route lookup ## How far is the drive? ### How far is your move? Where are you moving from (or to)? Your city Sparks, NV Interstate moves travel on the Bekins Van Lines network; O'Brien's has been a Bekins agent since 1955. [Get a long-distance estimate](#estimate)[See the route guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) Popular: [Sacramento](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/sacramento-to-reno/) [Las Vegas](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-las-vegas/) [Boise](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-boise/) [Phoenix](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-phoenix/) [Portland](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-portland/) Bekins Van Lines network ## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/). Your rights on an interstate move ## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you - [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611. Next ## Routes and guides for Georgia - [Moving to Reno from Georgia](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-georgia/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Moving from Atlanta to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/atlanta-to-reno/) - [Moving from Reno to Atlanta](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-atlanta/) Answers ## Moving from Nevada to Georgia questions 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 register a car in Georgia? Within 30 days of moving, according to the Georgia Department of Revenue. ### What is the Georgia income tax rate? A flat 4.99 percent for 2026, according to the Georgia Department of Revenue. ### Do I need a Georgia license before registering a car? Yes. A Georgia license or ID is required before the vehicle is registered. ## 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) L Laurie I. September 28, 2025 The two employees showed up on time and were very polite and ready to work. Our quote was 8 hours and they finished in 5 hours. Office staff checked in prior to move and confirmed all details and check in after move to make sure everything was taken care of. Would use this company again for sure! ### Owner's reply Laurie, Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly, and you were satisfied with the service. We want to also thank you for your business we appreciate you! E Edward G. September 14, 2025 James and the crew were terrific. N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you! ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. 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