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Moving to Reno from Maryland

Maryland requires new residents to get a license, title and registration within 60 days, and its top state rate is 6.5 percent on taxable income above $1,000,000. Nevada has no state personal income tax and a 30-day window.

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Maryland and Nevada at a glance

  • Moved from Nevada to Maryland in 2024about 898
  • Moved into Washoe County from Maryland, per yearabout 136
  • State capitalAnnapolis
  • State individual income tax collected, FY2024$10,647,833 thousand
  • Median household income (state)$103,678
  • Median rent (state)$1,705
  • Register a car after moving to Marylandwithin 60 days (Maryland MVA - New Maryland Residents)
  • Get a Maryland driver license after movingwithin 60 days (Maryland MVA - New Maryland Residents)
  • State income tax, top rate6.5% (Comptroller of Maryland - Tax Updates from the 2025 Legislative Session)
  • State sales tax, base rate6.0% (Comptroller of Maryland - Sales and Use Tax 6% Rate Chart)

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2018-2022 state-to-county migration flows; U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections, FY2024; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; Maryland MVA - New Maryland Residents; Maryland MVA - New Maryland Residents; Comptroller of Maryland - Tax Updates from the 2025 Legislative Session; Comptroller of Maryland - Sales and Use Tax 6% Rate Chart.

Maryland movers often start in the Baltimore or Washington suburbs, in homes with tight driveways and parking rules. These notes cover Maryland's rules and what the move to Nevada changes.

Truckee River / Riverwalk in downtown Reno
Truckee River / Riverwalk in downtown Reno Photo: Fastily, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Maryland 60 days

The Maryland MVA says you must obtain your Maryland driver's license and vehicle title and registration within 60 days of becoming a Maryland resident. That applies to people arriving. Leaving, keep the Maryland title and registration for the Nevada DMV and cancel Maryland plates after Nevada's are issued.

Maryland county and city governments may also have permits for parking and for trucks on moving day; ask your landlord or HOA.

State rates, county rates and none

Maryland's graduated state rates reach 6.5 percent on taxable income over $1,000,000 for single filers, and the state sales tax is 6 percent. Maryland counties and Baltimore City also add a local income tax, which is why a Maryland tax bill includes more than the state rate. Nevada collects neither on wages. Ask a tax professional about the part-year return.

For housing, see Census numbers in our cost-of-living compare tool.

A Maryland move to Sparks

You book the move with O'Brien's, and we coordinate it from your Maryland home through the Bekins network. Baltimore is a common starting point, and the Baltimore to Reno route page gives the drive and both-end numbers. Our Sparks crews deliver and unpack. Your written estimate sets the delivery window.

Rowhouse and apartment moves need building rules reviewed in advance. The moving-day tips guide lists items to confirm with a building manager.

Reno skyline (mountains behind)
Reno skyline (mountains behind)

Nevada, briefly

Nevada wants a license and registration within 30 days and does not tax wages at the state level. The moving to Reno guide has the rest.

A federal or military household

Many Maryland households have federal jobs. A military household goods move runs through the installation transportation office and DPS, and O'Brien's is DOD approved to move and store military household goods; see military moving. A civilian move is booked directly with O'Brien's.

Sources (checked October 18, 2026)

Licensed movers

U.S. DOT No. 30611
MC-109375
Nevada CPCN 1070
Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's)
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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.

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Answers

Moving to Reno from Maryland questions

Still have a question? Call 775-359-6683, Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the moving FAQ.

Is Maryland's 6.5 percent the only income tax?

No. Maryland counties and Baltimore City add local income taxes. Nevada has none at either level on wages.

How long is the Maryland grace period?

Sixty days for a license, title and registration for people arriving in Maryland. Nevada gives 30 days.

Does O'Brien's pack small Maryland rowhouses?

O'Brien's offers full, partial and box-only packing. The estimator will note access and parking.

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What customers say about O'Brien's

Greg S.

3 O'Brien movers came down from Reno to South Lake Tahoe to assist our company moving a lot of big furniture out of a large warehouse. They showed up on-time, were friendly, and were professional and got the job done quickly and diligently. Will definitely use them again.

Owner's reply

Thanks for the great review Greg! We really appreciate you taking the time to do that for us. We look forward to working with you again!

Bruce E.

My family moved exclusively with Bekins when I was young and O'Brien's made it a pleasure to return to this fine local company. I would be pleased to have any members of O'Brien's as friends and highly recommend O'Brien's to anyone needing the services they provide!

Owner's reply

Bruce thank you so much for taking the time to review our company. It was an extreme pleasure to work for you, please do not hesitate to call us for any help you need in the future.

Leticia H.

O'Brien's Moving and Storage packing crew were great!! They were fast, friendly and most importantly, very professional. Thank you guys.

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