--- title: Moving from Nevada to South Dakota | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-south-dakota/ 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/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - Moving from Nevada to South Dakota # Moving from Nevada to South Dakota South Dakota gives new residents 90 days to title and license a vehicle, has no personal income tax, and charges a 4.2 percent state sales tax. O'Brien's books your move from Sparks and the Bekins network carries it to South Dakota. 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/) ## South Dakota and Nevada at a glance - Moved from South Dakota to Nevada in 2024 about 293 - Moved from Nevada to South Dakota in 2024 about 819 - Moved into Washoe County from South Dakota, per year about 77 - State capital Pierre - State individual income tax collected, FY2024 none collected - Median household income (state) $75,081 - Median rent (state) $946 - Register a car after moving to South Dakota within 90 days (South Dakota Department of Revenue - Government FAQs) - Get a South Dakota driver license after moving within 90 days (SD Department of Public Safety - Driver Licensing Information; SDCL 32-12) - State income tax on wages none (SD Department of Revenue - Sales and Use Tax Guide, January 2026) - State sales tax, base rate 4.2% (SD Department of Revenue - Sales & Use Tax) 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); [South Dakota Department of Revenue - Government FAQs](https://dor.sd.gov/government/government-faqs/); [SD Department of Public Safety - Driver Licensing Information; SDCL 32-12](https://www.sd.gov/cs?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0043705); [SD Department of Revenue - Sales and Use Tax Guide, January 2026](https://dor.sd.gov/media/kavh1fzg/2026-1_sales-use-tax-guide.pdf); [SD Department of Revenue - Sales & Use Tax](https://dor.sd.gov/businesses/taxes/sales-use-tax/). South Dakota keeps Nevada's no-income-tax advantage and adds the longest vehicle window on this page. The figures come from the state's Department of Revenue and Department of Public Safety. ## Ninety days from arrival The South Dakota Department of Revenue says you have 90 days from your date of arrival to title and license your vehicle. The Department of Public Safety frames the driver license rule as a residency test: if you live in South Dakota for more than 90 days, you need a South Dakota license. Commercial license holders are held to a shorter 30 days. A longer window is not a reason to wait. Insurance, school enrollment and voting all key off your new address, so most movers visit the county treasurer and license office in the first weeks. ## No income tax, a lower sales tax South Dakota has no corporate, unitary or personal income tax according to the Department of Revenue's 2026 sales and use tax guide. Nevada has none on personal income either, so the wage line in your budget stays familiar. The state sales and use tax is 4.2 percent, cut from 4.5 percent in July 2023, and municipalities may add 1 to 2 percent. Nevada's statewide minimum is 6.85 percent, so everyday purchases may cost less. ## From Sparks to the plains You book with O'Brien's. An estimator visits, writes an itemized written estimate and records condition on an inventory before packing; the Bekins network carries the shipment to South Dakota. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. Ask your estimator to explain how the estimate handles the months you plan to move. Tools, outdoor gear and other awkward items are packed with the same care as furniture; see [packing](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/). ## Storage on the Sparks end If you sell in Nevada before South Dakota is ready, a wooden vault in our Sparks warehouse costs from $40 per month, and about 2 to 3 weeks notice ships it. The estimator brings 10 free heavy-duty boxes with the free estimate. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [South Dakota Department of Revenue, FAQs](https://dor.sd.gov/government/government-faqs/) - [South Dakota Department of Public Safety, driver license](https://www.sd.gov/cs?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0043705) - [South Dakota Department of Revenue, sales and use tax guide](https://dor.sd.gov/media/kavh1fzg/2026-1_sales-use-tax-guide.pdf) ### 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 South Dakota](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-south-dakota/) - [Moving between Reno and The East, South and Midwest](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/east-and-midwest/) - [Professional packing services](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/) 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 South Dakota - [Moving to Reno from South Dakota](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-south-dakota/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) Answers ## Moving from Nevada to South Dakota 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 vehicle in South Dakota? The Department of Revenue says 90 days from your date of arrival. ### Does South Dakota have a state income tax? No. It has no personal, corporate or unitary income tax. ### What is the sales tax rate? 4.2 percent statewide, with municipal additions of 1 to 2 percent. ### When does a commercial license holder need to apply? Within 30 days, according to the 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) A Ami M. February 7, 2023 O'Brien's is great! They made my move easy. They were responsive, professional and accommodating. Trusting them with my move was one less thing I had to worry about. ### Owner's reply Ami thank you so much! It was a pleasure to assist you with your move and knowing that we were able to lessen any stress you may have had with the moving process, makes us so happy!! If you need anything in the future please let us know. 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! ## 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