--- title: Moving to Dayton, NV: New Resident Guide url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-dayton/ 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 Dayton: new-resident guide # Moving to Dayton, Nevada: a new-resident guide Dayton is an unincorporated community of about 15,781 people in Lyon County, so county departments handle nearly everything a city would. Lyon County Utilities supplies water and sewer in the Dayton and Mound House area, and the nearest DMV office is in Carson City. 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/) ## Dayton by the numbers - Drive from our Sparks warehouse 44 mi, about 1 h 6 min via I-580, US 50, FAS 650 - Population 15,781 - Households 5,842 - Homes owned / rented 79.9% / 20.1% - Median year built 2002 - Median home value $433,200 - Moved in the past year 8.2% - Elevation 4,302 ft - County Lyon County - ZIP codes 89403 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/). Dayton (ZIP 89403) sits at 4,302 feet along US 50, 44 miles and about 66 minutes from the O'Brien's warehouse. Nearly 80 percent of its households own their homes, and the median year built is 2002. Because there is no city hall, the Lyon County website is your main directory. ## Lyon County runs water and sewer The county's Utilities Department provides water and sewer service for the Dayton and Mound House areas, and its page directs new customers to the Water and Sewer Business Office for billing and sign-up. Start that account when you have a closing or lease date. Power comes from NV Energy in this part of the region, and garbage service is arranged by address. ## County offices for an unincorporated town Lyon County posts the Assessor, Recorder, Clerk-Treasurer and Property Tax pages on lyon-county.org, and these offices handle deeds, parcel values and tax payments for a Dayton home. The county also runs animal services, which matters if you are bringing a dog with the move. Because Dayton has no city government, building permits and planning questions also go to the county. ## Schools: Lyon County School District Children in Dayton attend Lyon County School District schools. Enrollment is by home address, and the district asks for proof of residence and immunization records. Schools in the district fill at different rates, so call early if you are moving in the middle of the year. ## DMV choices from Dayton Dayton does not have a DMV office. The Carson City office at 555 Wright Way is the closest metropolitan office, and the rural Yerington office at 215 W. Bridge Street, Suite 9 is also on the DMV's list. Appointments are required at both. If you commute to Reno, the Double Diamond Parkway office is another option. The [vehicle registration guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/vehicle-registration/) lists the paperwork. ## The move into the Dayton Valley Many Dayton homes are newer and sit on larger lots, so garages, sheds and outdoor furniture add up. The estimator will walk the yard as well as the rooms. A local move from Sparks takes the crew along US 50 and I-580, and you can add packing to the quote. Book a [free in-home estimate](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/); it includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Lyon County, Nevada, Utilities](https://lyon-county.org/116/Utilities) - [Lyon County, Nevada](https://www.lyon-county.org/) - [Nevada DMV, office locations](https://dmv.nv.gov/locat.htm) ### 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 Dayton](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/dayton/) - [Fernley, Fallon and Lyon County](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/fernley-fallon-and-lyon-county/) - [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 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/) - [Moving to Elko: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-elko/) - [Moving to Sun Valley: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-sun-valley/) - [Moving to Verdi: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-verdi/) 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 Dayton a city? No. It is a census-designated place in Lyon County, so county government provides its services. ### Who provides water in Dayton? Lyon County Utilities provides water and sewer service for the Dayton and Mound House areas, according to the county's utilities page. ### What is the nearest DMV? Carson City, at 555 Wright Way, or Yerington at 215 W. Bridge Street, Suite 9. ## 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 Janet M. May 16, 2026 I was so impressed with the way the crew handled and packed each piece of furniture for short term storage. They were polite and professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a move. ### Owner's reply Janet we are so glad to hear that your move was a great success and we sincerely appreciate you providing us with this wonderful review. We will continue to provide you with the best service as we move forward. J Judy H. April 7, 2026 I was so satisfied and impressed with O'Brien. My move went perfectly. If I have another move, it will be O'Brien for sure!! ### Owner's reply WE ARE THRILLED TO HEAR THE MOVE WENT SO WELL!!!! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to let us know. F Francie H. February 20, 2026 We were referred to O'Brien's Moving and Storage though a friend in Reno. We couldn't be more pleased with the Professionalism and Service. They were quick to set up Luke to come out and give us a quote and scheduled the actual move date right away. Luke was on time for our quote as were the movers on our moving day. All three of the gentlemen who moved us were professional and courteous from start to finish. From the initial phone call to the completion of our move, we felt like we were treated as family. We would definitely use them again and recommend O'Brien's Moving and Storage to our friends in the future. ### Owner's reply Francie, Thank you for this amazing review. The result you have expressed is exactly what we all strive to accomplish. I love that you walked away knowing you are now a part of the O'Brien's family, whenever you need us we are a phone call away! I will let the movers know about the kind words expressed about them, that will be very satisfying for all of them. We will look forward to any referrals you send our way, thank you for the opportunity! ## 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