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

# Moving to Reno from Missouri

Missouri gives new residents 30 days to title a vehicle, expects a license as soon as residency begins, and taxes income at up to 4.7 percent in 2026. Nevada has no state personal income tax and allows 30 days 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/)

## Missouri and Nevada at a glance

- Moved from Missouri to Nevada in 2024 about 1,114
- Moved from Nevada to Missouri in 2024 about 648
- Moved into Washoe County from Missouri, per year about 745
- State capital Jefferson City
- State individual income tax collected, FY2024 $7,747,560 thousand
- Median household income (state) $70,702
- Median rent (state) $1,033
- Register a car after moving to Missouri within 30 days (Missouri Department of Revenue - Titling & Registration FAQ)
- State income tax, top rate 4.7% (Missouri Department of Revenue - Individual Income Tax Year Changes)
- State sales tax, base rate 4.225% (Missouri 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); [Missouri Department of Revenue - Titling & Registration FAQ](https://dor.mo.gov/faq/motor-vehicle/titling-registration.html); [Missouri Department of Revenue - Driver License FAQ](https://dor.mo.gov/faq/driver-license/general.html); [Missouri Department of Revenue - Individual Income Tax Year Changes](https://dor.mo.gov/taxation/individual/tax-types/income/year-changes/); [Missouri Department of Revenue - Sales/Use Tax](https://dor.mo.gov/taxation/business/tax-types/sales-use/).

Missouri sits at the center of the country, with St. Louis and Kansas City both far from Reno, and about 1,100 people living in Nevada in 2024 had lived in Missouri the year before, per Census estimates. These are the facts for both ends.

## Missouri's title and license rules

The Missouri Department of Revenue says you have 30 days from becoming a resident to title your vehicle, and that you must apply for a Missouri license as soon as you establish residency. Those apply to arrivals. Leaving, cancel Missouri registration after Nevada's is done, and ask the county collector about personal property tax, which Missouri bills annually on vehicles.

Ask for a statement before you leave. If a lender holds your car title, tell them early, and ask the Nevada DMV what it needs from a lienholder before you register. Starting that conversation before the truck leaves saves a second trip.

## A 4.7 percent top rate

Missouri's income tax is graduated with a top rate of 4.7 percent for 2026, and further cuts depend on revenue triggers in state law. The state sales tax is 4.225 percent and local taxes add to it. Nevada collects no state income tax on wages. Ask a tax professional about a part-year return.

Our [cost-of-living compare](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/cost-of-living-compare/) tool shows Census housing numbers for both areas.

## St. Louis, Kansas City or a small town

You book the move with O'Brien's, and we coordinate it from your Missouri home through the Bekins network. The route pages for [St. Louis](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/st-louis-to-reno/) and [Kansas City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/kansas-city-to-reno/) print the drive and the numbers at both ends. Our Sparks crews deliver and unpack. Your written estimate sets the delivery window.

Missouri has many older brick homes with basements. Tell the estimator what is stored there. See [the moving inventory guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-inventory/) for how the inventory is made.

## Nevada, short version

A Nevada license and registration within 30 days and no state income tax on wages. The [moving to Reno guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) lists the rest.

## Military households in Missouri

Households moving on orders book through the installation transportation office and DPS, 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 steps.

### Sources (checked October 18, 2026)

- [Missouri Department of Revenue, titling and registration FAQ](https://dor.mo.gov/faq/motor-vehicle/titling-registration.html)
- [Missouri Department of Revenue, driver license FAQ](https://dor.mo.gov/faq/driver-license/general.html)
- [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 St. Louis to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/st-louis-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 Missouri

- [Moving from Nevada to Missouri](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-missouri/)
- [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/)
- [Moving from St. Louis to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/st-louis-to-reno/)
- [Moving from Kansas City to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/kansas-city-to-reno/)
- [Moving from Reno to St. Louis](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-st-louis/)
- [Moving from Reno to Kansas City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-kansas-city/)

Answers

## Moving to Reno from Missouri 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/).

### Does Missouri give a number of days for a license?

The Revenue Department says to apply as soon as you establish residency. Nevada gives new residents 30 days.

### What is Missouri's top income tax rate?

4.7 percent for 2026. Nevada has no state personal income tax on wages.

### Can O'Brien's move a car?

Auto transport with a move is available and is listed in the written estimate.

## 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)

J Jessica D.

February 14, 2023

I have always had a really good experience with Obriens delivery service. I've been a girl scout volunteer for 6 years now and they are always very friendly and helpful. Thank you for all you do!!

### Owner's reply

Jessica, thank you so much for the kind words. We love the Girl Scout cookie distribution time. It gives us the chance to interact with you ladies that are out there making a difference in our community every day! Thank you for everything you do.

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!

## 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
