--- title: Moving to Reno from North Carolina | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-north-carolina/ 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 North Carolina # Moving to Reno from North Carolina North Carolina has a flat income tax rate of 3.99 percent for tax years after 2025, and its DMV gives new residents 60 days to get a license and title a car. About 171 people a year move from North Carolina into Washoe County, according to Census county data. 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/) ## North Carolina and Nevada at a glance - Moved from North Carolina to Nevada in 2024 about 541 - Moved from Nevada to North Carolina in 2024 about 1,687 - Moved into Washoe County from North Carolina, per year about 171 - State capital Raleigh - State individual income tax collected, FY2024 $16,664,704 thousand - Median household income (state) $72,388 - Median rent (state) $1,228 - Register a car after moving to North Carolina within 60 days (NCDMV - Moving to North Carolina) - Get a North Carolina driver license after moving within 60 days (NCDMV - Moving to North Carolina) - State income tax, top rate 3.99%, flat (NC Department of Revenue - 2025 Personal Taxes Law Changes) - State sales tax, base rate 4.75% (NC Department of Revenue - Sales Tax Guidance for Newly Registered Taxpayers) 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); [NCDMV - Moving to North Carolina](https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/help/moving/Pages/new-residents.aspx); [NCDMV - Moving to North Carolina](https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/help/moving/Pages/new-residents.aspx); [NC Department of Revenue - 2025 Personal Taxes Law Changes](https://www.ncdor.gov/taxes-forms/information-tax-professionals/revenue-laws/2025-tax-law-changes/2025-personal-taxes-law-changes); [NC Department of Revenue - Sales Tax Guidance for Newly Registered Taxpayers](https://www.ncdor.gov/taxes-forms/sales-and-use-tax/sales-and-use-tax-forms-and-certificates/sales-and-use-tax-registration-applications/sales-tax-guidance-newly-registered-taxpayers). North Carolina is a state people leave in two directions at once: out of the Piedmont's fast-growing cities, and out of small towns to somewhere new. A few of them end up in Northern Nevada, and the process differs from a short move in a few ways. ## North Carolina taxes, now and next The North Carolina Department of Revenue says the individual rate was cut to 4.5 percent for 2024, 4.25 percent for 2025 and 3.99 percent for tax years after 2025, all as a flat rate. Sales tax is 4.75 percent at the state level, with local and transit rates added. Further cuts are written into law for later years, depending on revenue. Nevada has no state personal income tax, and our [taxes guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/taxes/) shows the Nevada side. ## DMV rules before and after the move NCDMV tells newcomers they have 60 days after establishing a permanent home to get a North Carolina license and title and register vehicles, and that a license comes before titling. On the way out, keep your North Carolina license valid until a Nevada one is issued, and ask your insurer about plate surrender. ## The Census view of North Carolina The 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey puts North Carolina at about 10.73 million people, with a median household income of $72,388, median gross rent of $1,228 and a median home value of $288,900; 33.4 percent of households rent. For 2024 the Census estimates about 541 people moved from North Carolina to Nevada and about 1,687 the other way, though both figures carry large margins of error. ## How the move works from North Carolina You book the move with O'Brien's, and we coordinate it from your North Carolina home through the Bekins network. The distance is cross-country, so your written estimate sets the delivery window, and the price is based on weight with an itemized written estimate. When your things arrive in Sparks we deliver and unpack, or hold them in vault storage if your Reno home is not ready. Pages for the two biggest metros are [Charlotte to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/charlotte-to-reno/) and [Raleigh to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/raleigh-to-reno/), each with the drive and the figures on both ends. ## Humidity, heat and wood furniture Southern humidity swells wood and warps cabinets, and Reno's dry air does the opposite. Our [furniture storage guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/preparing-furniture-for-storage/) covers how to prepare wood pieces so the change in air does not catch you by surprise. ## Nevada in one short block Nevada gives new residents 30 days to register a car and get a Nevada license. The [moving to Reno guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) has the details. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [NCDMV, new residents](https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/help/moving/Pages/new-residents.aspx) - [North Carolina Department of Revenue, 2025 personal tax law changes](https://www.ncdor.gov/taxes-forms/information-tax-professionals/revenue-laws/2025-tax-law-changes/2025-personal-taxes-law-changes) - [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 to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - [Moving from Charlotte to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/charlotte-to-reno/) - [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 North Carolina - [Moving from Nevada to North Carolina](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-north-carolina/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - [Moving from Charlotte to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/charlotte-to-reno/) - [Moving from Raleigh to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/raleigh-to-reno/) - [Moving from Reno to Charlotte](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-charlotte/) - [Moving from Reno to Raleigh](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-raleigh/) Answers ## Moving to Reno from North Carolina 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 get a Nevada license? Nevada law sets 30 days after you become a resident. See [getting a Nevada driver's license](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/drivers-license/). ### Is the North Carolina income tax still falling? Current North Carolina law schedules further cuts depending on revenue. Check the Department of Revenue for the latest. ### Can O'Brien's pack for the trip? Yes. We offer full packing, partial packing and box packing only; see our [packing services](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/). ## 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