--- title: Moving to Reno from South Dakota | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-south-dakota/ 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: Kc0616, CC BY 3.0, 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 South Dakota # Moving to Reno from South Dakota South Dakota has no personal income tax, a 4.2 percent state sales tax and a 90-day window for both vehicle titling and licensing. About 77 people a year move from South Dakota into Washoe County. 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/) ## South Dakota and Nevada at a glance - Moved from South Dakota to Nevada in 2024 about 293 - Moved from Nevada to South Dakota in 2024 about 819 - Moved into Washoe County from South Dakota, per year about 77 - State capital Pierre - State individual income tax collected, FY2024 none collected - Median household income (state) $75,081 - Median rent (state) $946 - Register a car after moving to South Dakota within 90 days (South Dakota Department of Revenue - Government FAQs) - Get a South Dakota driver license after moving within 90 days (SD Department of Public Safety - Driver Licensing Information; SDCL 32-12) - State income tax on wages none (SD Department of Revenue - Sales and Use Tax Guide, January 2026) - State sales tax, base rate 4.2% (SD 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); [South Dakota Department of Revenue - Government FAQs](https://dor.sd.gov/government/government-faqs/); [SD Department of Public Safety - Driver Licensing Information; SDCL 32-12](https://www.sd.gov/cs?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0043705); [SD Department of Revenue - Sales and Use Tax Guide, January 2026](https://dor.sd.gov/media/kavh1fzg/2026-1_sales-use-tax-guide.pdf); [SD Department of Revenue - Sales & Use Tax](https://dor.sd.gov/businesses/taxes/sales-use-tax/). South Dakota and Nevada share a tax feature, no personal income tax, so a move from Sioux Falls or Rapid City is rarely about taxes. It is about weather, housing and the kind of town a household wants. ## A shared tax feature The South Dakota Department of Revenue says the state has no corporate, unitary or personal income tax. The state sales and use tax is 4.2 percent, down from 4.5 percent in July 2023, and municipalities may add 1 to 2 percent. Nevada also has no state personal income tax, so the comparison turns to sales tax, property tax and housing, which our [cost of living page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/cost-of-living/) sets out. ## South Dakota's 90-day rules South Dakota gives you 90 days from arrival to title and license a vehicle, and a person who has lived there 90 days is a resident for licensing. Commercial license holders have 30 days. Those rules are for arrivals. When you leave, keep your South Dakota license valid until Nevada issues one, and plan to register in Nevada within 30 days. ## The Census view The 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey lists South Dakota at about 907,428 people, with a median household income of $75,081, median gross rent of $946 and a median home value of $257,400; 31.4 percent of households rent. Census estimates put the flow into Washoe County at about 77 a year over 2018 to 2022. State-level flows swing too much to quote. ## How the move works from South Dakota You book the move with O'Brien's, and we coordinate it from your South Dakota home through the Bekins network. In Sparks we deliver, unpack and store if your goods arrive before your keys do. Your written estimate sets the delivery window, and pricing is by weight with an itemized written estimate. The Black Hills and the Sioux Falls area send different kinds of households: acreage with outbuildings, or a city townhouse. The free in-home estimate captures the difference, and the [long-distance checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/long-distance-moving-checklist/) keeps the jobs in order. ## Large items from a rural property Farm and ranch moves often include tools, trailers and workshop gear. Rental trucks, trailers and PODS can be loaded or unloaded by our crews; see [shipping a car](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/shipping-a-car-when-you-move/) for vehicles. ## 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 rest. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [South Dakota Department of Revenue, FAQs](https://dor.sd.gov/government/government-faqs/) - [South Dakota Department of Revenue, sales and use tax guide](https://dor.sd.gov/media/kavh1fzg/2026-1_sales-use-tax-guide.pdf) - [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 between Reno and The East, South and Midwest](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/east-and-midwest/) - [Cost of living in Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/cost-of-living/) 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 South Dakota - [Moving from Nevada to South Dakota](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-south-dakota/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) Answers ## Moving to Reno from South Dakota 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/). ### Which state taxes less, South Dakota or Nevada? Neither taxes personal income. Compare sales tax, property tax and housing instead. ### Is there a page for Plains origins? The [East and Midwest routes page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/east-and-midwest/) covers them. ### Can you store belongings in Sparks? Yes, vault storage starts from $40 per month. ## 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 Jennifer C. August 3, 2023 Customer service, packers, and loaders were very responsive, professional, and did an overall great job. C Christy R. March 25, 2023 All of the above! Have used o'briens several times in the past and always had great timely service! ### Owner's reply Christy thank you so much, not just for the 5 star review but also for continuing to stay a O'Brien's Customer. We appreciate your repeat business and you know we love talking with you anytime! You know where to find us when you need us! 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. ## 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