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title: Moving to Reno from Maine | O'Brien's Moving
url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-maine/
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
---

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- Moving to Reno from Maine

# Moving to Reno from Maine

Maine's 2026 income tax rates are 5.8, 6.75 and 7.15 percent, and new residents have 30 days to register a vehicle and 30 days to get a Maine license. Nevada has no state personal income tax and uses a 30-day window for both.

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/)

## Maine and Nevada at a glance

- Moved from Nevada to Maine in 2024 about 144
- Moved into Washoe County from Maine, per year about 82
- State capital Augusta
- State individual income tax collected, FY2024 $2,398,949 thousand
- Median household income (state) $74,733
- Median rent (state) $1,139
- Register a car after moving to Maine within 30 days (29-A M.R.S. Sec. 351(1-A) (Maine Legislature))
- Get a Maine driver license after moving within 30 days (Maine Secretary of State BMV - I Moved to/from a Different State)
- State income tax, top rate 7.15% (Maine Revenue Services - 2026 Individual Income Tax Rate Schedules)
- State sales tax, base rate 5.5% (Maine.gov - Residents: Taxes & Finances (36 M.R.S. Sec. 1811))

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); [29-A M.R.S. Sec. 351(1-A) (Maine Legislature)](https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/29-A/title29-Asec351.html); [Maine Secretary of State BMV - I Moved to/from a Different State](https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/driver-licenses-and-ids/i-moved-to-from-a-different-state); [Maine Revenue Services - 2026 Individual Income Tax Rate Schedules](https://www.maine.gov/revenue/sites/maine.gov.revenue/files/2026-05/ind_tax_rate_sched_2026_rev.pdf); [Maine.gov - Residents: Taxes & Finances (36 M.R.S. Sec. 1811)](https://www.maine.gov/portal/residents/tax_finance.html).

Maine and Nevada are about as far apart as the lower 48 allows, and the weather on the two ends of the trip could not be more different. Here is what a Maine household should know before the truck is booked.

## Maine's 30 days

Maine's motor vehicle law requires an owner who becomes a resident to register a vehicle within 30 days of establishing residency, and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles asks for a new license within 30 days. Those windows apply to people arriving. Leaving Maine, keep your title, ask the town office about excise tax on your vehicle, which Maine collects locally, and cancel registration after Nevada plates are issued.

Maine property taxes are billed by the town on April 1 values, so a mid-year sale has its own proration.

## Three rates, then none

Maine's 2026 individual income tax schedule has three rates: 5.8, 6.75 and 7.15 percent. The state sales tax is 5.5 percent. Nevada does not charge state income tax on wages. For many Maine households the difference in take-home pay is the largest financial change from the move. Ask a tax professional about a part-year return.

Housing is also different. Our [cost-of-living compare](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/cost-of-living-compare/) tool lays out Census numbers for both areas side by side.

## Getting a Maine home to Nevada

You book the move with O'Brien's, and we coordinate it from your Maine home through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. The closest large-city route page is [Boston to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/boston-to-reno/), which prints the drive and the numbers at both ends; a Maine move adds miles in front of that. Your written estimate sets the delivery window.

Maine homes can include camps, boathouses and woodsheds. Tell the estimator about second properties, and see the [long-distance moving checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/long-distance-moving-checklist/).

## Arriving in Nevada

A Nevada license and vehicle registration are due within 30 days, and wages are not taxed at the state level. See the [moving to Reno guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/).

## Seasonal timing from the Northeast

Maine mud season and winter storms can complicate pickup on dirt roads. Ask the estimator about access for a large truck, and arrange a sensible window. Our [guide to booking ahead](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-far-ahead-to-book-movers/) explains lead times.

### Sources (checked October 18, 2026)

- [Maine Revised Statutes, 29-A section 351](https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/29-A/title29-Asec351.html)
- [Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, moving from another state](https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/driver-licenses-and-ids/i-moved-to-from-a-different-state)
- [Maine Revenue Services, 2026 individual tax rate schedules](https://www.maine.gov/revenue/sites/maine.gov.revenue/files/2026-05/ind_tax_rate_sched_2026_rev.pdf)
- [Nevada Revised Statutes 483.245 (driver licenses)](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-483.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 Boston to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/boston-to-reno/)
- [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/)
- [Long-distance moving checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/long-distance-moving-checklist/)

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 Maine

- [Moving from Nevada to Maine](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-maine/)
- [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/)

Answers

## Moving to Reno from Maine 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/).

### What are Maine's income tax rates?

For 2026 they are 5.8, 6.75 and 7.15 percent. Nevada has no state personal income tax on wages.

### How soon must I register my car in Nevada?

Within 30 days of becoming a resident or when you get a Nevada license, whichever is earlier.

### Can O'Brien's help with a camp or second home?

A second property can be included in the estimate. Tell the estimator at the in-home visit.

## 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)

D Debbie G.

October 17, 2025

Both movers were courteous, efficient and very carful with my furniture. Also, talking with Janet over the phone was a pleasure.

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.

## 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
