--- title: Moving to Carson City, NV: New Resident Guide url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-carson-city/ 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 --- - [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 Carson City: new-resident guide # Moving to Carson City, Nevada: a new-resident guide Carson City is Nevada's state capital, home to about 58,384 people, and it has its own state DMV office at 555 Wright Way. The city also runs as a consolidated municipality, so city hall handles jobs that are done by a county elsewhere. 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/) ## Carson City by the numbers - Drive from our Sparks warehouse 33 mi, about 39 min via I-580 - Population 58,384 - Households 23,692 - Homes owned / rented 62.3% / 37.7% - Median year built 1981 - Median home value $453,000 - Moved in the past year 13.5% - Elevation 4,652 ft - County Carson City - ZIP codes 89703, 89701, 89706 Data (read 2026-10-19): [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/); [USGS Elevation Point Query Service](https://apps.nationalmap.gov/epqs/). Carson City sits at 4,652 feet, about 33 miles and 39 minutes from the O'Brien's warehouse in Sparks by way of I-580. It has a different feel from Reno: a median age of 42.4 and a median home value of about $453,000 in the Census estimates. These are the offices a new resident visits. ## One government for city and county Carson City is an independent city with no separate county government around it. That means the Assessor, Recorder, Clerk and Treasurer functions all sit with the Carson City government, and property tax bills come from there. Look for the city's own website rather than a county one when you search for these offices. State government is also here, so the Legislature, the Governor's office and many state agencies are in town. The [Carson City and Reno comparison](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/carson-city-vs-reno/) covers how daily life differs. ## The DMV is in town The Carson City DMV is at 555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711, open Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm. The DMV lists appointments as required, and last-minute Wednesday slots are handled differently for Carson City than for other metro offices, so read the appointment page before you go. A new Nevada resident brings proof of identity, a Social Security document, two proofs of Nevada address and the existing license. Vehicle owners also need Nevada insurance, because the state says out-of-state insurance is not accepted. Details sit in [the driver's license guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/drivers-license/). ## Schools in the Carson City School District Public schools belong to the Carson City School District, which publishes its school list and enrollment steps at carsoncityschools.com. Enrollment usually asks for proof of address, immunization records and the child's birth record. Contact the district office early if a start date falls in the middle of a term. ## Utilities in a city that owns part of the system Carson City's municipal government is the first call for water and sewer service, and NV Energy supplies electric service across the region. Natural gas and garbage arrangements depend on the address, so ask the previous owner or the landlord which accounts to transfer. A good habit is to schedule the electric start for the day before the keys change hands. ## Moving day and storage Carson City is inside the O'Brien's service area, and crews from Sparks load the house and drive south on I-580. If your closing date and your move-in date are different, vault storage from $40 per month holds the furniture in the Sparks warehouse until the new place is ready. Start with a [free in-home estimate](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/). ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Nevada DMV, office locations](https://dmv.nv.gov/locat.htm) - [Nevada DMV, new resident guide](https://dmv.nv.gov/newresident.htm) - [Carson City School District](https://www.carsoncityschools.com/) - [NV Energy](https://www.nvenergy.com/) ### 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 - [Movers in Carson City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/carson-city/) - [Carson City and the Carson Valley](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/carson-city-and-carson-valley/) - [Carson City vs Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/carson-city-vs-reno/) - [New Nevada resident checklist: first 30, 60, 90 days](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/new-resident-checklist/) New-resident guides by town ## Read next - [Moving to Minden and Gardnerville: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-minden-gardnerville/) - [Moving to Fernley: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-fernley/) - [Moving to Dayton: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-dayton/) - [Moving to Spanish Springs: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-spanish-springs/) - [Moving to Incline Village: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-incline-village/) - [Moving to Truckee: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-truckee/) - [Moving to South Lake Tahoe: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-south-lake-tahoe/) - [Moving to Fallon: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-fallon/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Is there a Carson City County? No. Carson City is an independent city and acts as its own county, so one local government handles both roles. ### Where is the DMV in Carson City? At 555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711. It is open weekdays 8 am to 5 pm and appointments are required. ### How far is Carson City from Sparks? About 33 miles, roughly 39 minutes by the route the Census-based drive data uses, mostly on I-580. ## 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) 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. 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! ## 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