--- title: Moving to Reno from Washington, DC | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-district-of-columbia/ 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: Fastily, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - Moving to Reno from District of Columbia # Moving to Reno from the District of Columbia The District gives new residents 60 days to register a vehicle and taxes income at up to 10.75 percent on earnings above $1,000,000, while Nevada has no state personal income tax. Nevada's own license and registration window is 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/) ## District of Columbia and Nevada at a glance - Moved from Nevada to District of Columbia in 2024 about 503 - Moved into Washoe County from District of Columbia, per year about 34 - State individual income tax collected, FY2024 $3,138,951 thousand - Median household income (state) $109,870 - Median rent (state) $1,954 - Register a car after moving to District of Columbia within 60 days (DC DMV - Registration of a New or Used Vehicle) - Get a District of Columbia driver license after moving within 60 days (DC DMV - Driver Licenses) - State income tax, top rate 10.75% (DC Office of Tax and Revenue - Individual and Fiduciary Income Tax Rates) - State sales tax, base rate 6% (DC Office of Tax and Revenue - Notice of Oct. 1, 2025 Tax Changes) 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); [DC DMV - Registration of a New or Used Vehicle](https://dmv.dc.gov/service/registration-new-or-used-vehicle); [DC DMV - Driver Licenses](https://dmv.dc.gov/service/driver-licenses); [DC Office of Tax and Revenue - Individual and Fiduciary Income Tax Rates](https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/page/dc-individual-and-fiduciary-income-tax-rates); [DC Office of Tax and Revenue - Notice of Oct. 1, 2025 Tax Changes](https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/release/notice-oct-1-2025-tax-changes). Washington, DC residents move for many reasons, but most arrive with a similar profile: a small home full of things, a car they may or may not need, and a job that can often move with them. This page takes the District's rules first and Nevada's second. ## What the District asks of you DC DMV says that if you move to the District you have 60 calendar days from the date you begin to live there to register your vehicle, and a DC license is required once you live in the District for 60 days or more. Those clocks apply to people arriving. If you are leaving, cancel your DC registration only after your Nevada registration is in place, and keep your DC title safe for the Nevada DMV. Residential parking permits, a DC voter registration and any DC-issued tags on a bicycle or scooter are also worth closing out before the truck arrives. ## A high-bracket income tax, then none The District's income tax schedule rises in brackets, with a top rate of 10.75 percent on income over $1,000,000, and its general sales tax is 6 percent. Nevada has no state personal income tax on wages. A part-year DC return is common in the year of the move. Ask a tax professional where your tax home sits if your job is in Maryland or Virginia. Housing matters as much as tax. Housing costs are a common reason DC households look west. Our [cost-of-living compare](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/cost-of-living-compare/) tool lays out the Census numbers. ## Moving out of a DC apartment or rowhouse Many DC moves start in buildings with elevators, loading docks that require reservations and narrow rowhouse stairs. Tell the O'Brien's estimator what the access is, and ask about the building's rules for move-out hours. You book the move with O'Brien's, and we coordinate it from your DC address through the Bekins network. Our Sparks crews handle delivery and unpacking. See the [Washington, DC to Reno route page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/washington-dc-to-reno/) for the drive and the passes along the way, and the [rights and responsibilities guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/your-rights-and-responsibilities/) for the booklets every interstate mover must give you. ## Nevada, short version Get a Nevada license and register vehicles within 30 days of becoming a resident, and expect no state income tax withholding. The complete steps are in the [moving to Reno guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/). ## If the move is a federal job transfer Many DC households move on orders. If your move is a military household goods move, booking runs through your installation transportation office and the Personal Property Office, and O'Brien's is DOD approved to move and store military household goods. See [military moving](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/) for the process. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [DC DMV, registration of a new or used vehicle](https://dmv.dc.gov/service/registration-new-or-used-vehicle) - [DC Office of Tax and Revenue, individual income tax rates](https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/page/dc-individual-and-fiduciary-income-tax-rates) - [Nevada Revised Statutes 483.245 (driver licenses)](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-483.html) - [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 from Washington, DC to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/washington-dc-to-reno/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - [Military moves and storage (DOD approved)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/) 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 District Of Columbia - [Moving from Nevada to District of Columbia](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-district-of-columbia/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - [Moving from Washington, DC to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/washington-dc-to-reno/) - [Moving from Reno to Washington, DC](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-washington-dc/) Answers ## Moving to Reno from District of Columbia 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/). ### Do I need a Nevada license right away? Nevada expects a license within 30 days of becoming a resident. The District's own 60-day rule applies only to people moving into DC. ### Will DC still tax my income after I leave? DC taxes residents on income, so a part-year return is common in the year you leave. Nevada does not tax wages at the state level. A tax professional can confirm your own case. ### Is there storage if my Reno home is not ready? Yes. Vault storage in Sparks starts from $40 per month and can be short or long term. ## 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 Michelle C. August 28, 2024 Extremely happy with the moving experience. The moving team showed up on time, friendly and polite. They did a wonderful job moving our boxes and furniture to the new location. We moved a three bedroom home and I could not be more pleased with the employees who assisted with the move. Highly recommend O'Brien moving for your move. ### Owner's reply Michelle, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy to hear about the move experience you had with our company and glad to know we met your expectations! It means a lot to us to know that. Thank you for choosing us as your moving partner. S Sonia P. August 4, 2023 Talk about organized people. I peeked in the truck about an hour into the job and was amazed at how well organized it was and how many of my things had protective coverings. Our bed is a mechanical one and a nightmare to us, but these guys had no issue with it at all. Although I have no desire to ever move again--but if I did, I would be calling these guys for sure!!! J Jennifer C. August 3, 2023 Customer service, packers, and loaders were very responsive, professional, and did an overall great job. ## 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