--- title: Moving to Minden and Gardnerville: Resident Guide url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-minden-gardnerville/ 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 Minden and Gardnerville: new-resident guide # Moving to Minden and Gardnerville, Nevada Minden and Gardnerville are neighboring Douglas County towns of about 3,707 and 5,486 residents in the Census place counts, and Minden is the county seat. The DMV office nearest to them is in Carson City, and public schools belong to the Douglas County School District. 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/) ## Minden by the numbers - Drive from our Sparks warehouse 47 mi, about 58 min via I-580, US 395 - Population 3,707 - Households 1,527 - Homes owned / rented 74.5% / 25.5% - Median year built 1995 - Median home value $586,000 - Moved in the past year 13.6% - Elevation 4,709 ft - County Douglas County - ZIP codes 89423 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/). Minden (ZIP 89423) and Gardnerville (89410 and 89423) share the Carson Valley floor at about 4,700 feet. Gardnerville has a median age near 55.7, which shows how many retirees live here, while Minden is closer to 49.2. Local services are split between the two towns and the county. ## Douglas County is the main office Douglas County government is headquartered in Minden, and its website at douglascountynv.gov lists the Assessor, Recorder, Clerk-Treasurer and the other offices a homeowner needs. Deeds, property tax bills and voter registration all route through these county departments. If you buy a house in either town, the county office is where you confirm the parcel number and tax history. The [Carson Valley retirement guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/retiring-in-carson-valley/) adds detail for people planning a long stay. ## Schools: Douglas County School District Students in both towns attend schools run by the Douglas County School District, which posts its enrollment pages at dcsd.net. Registration asks for proof of residence and immunization records, so pull those together before the school year starts. Attendance boundaries follow the street address. ## Utilities in the valley Water and sewer arrangements in the valley depend on the address, since some homes are served by town or district systems and others use wells and septic. Ask for the exact provider names at closing, and have the county confirm what applies to the parcel. NV Energy is the name to check for electric and gas service in the region. ## Where the nearest DMV is The valley has no state DMV office of its own on the DMV's list. The closest metropolitan office is the Carson City office at 555 Wright Way, open Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm by appointment, about 20 minutes to the north. Vehicle owners can handle many renewals online, which saves the trip. See [registering your car in Nevada](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/vehicle-registration/) for the paperwork. ## Getting your belongings to the valley The O'Brien's warehouse is about 47 miles from Minden and 49 miles from Gardnerville, a drive of around an hour on I-580 and US 395. Crews work from the Sparks site and deliver into the valley. Home values in Minden run near $586,000 in the Census estimate, and newer houses often mean larger loads, so an estimator will walk through every room and the garage before quoting. Book a [free in-home estimate](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/). ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Douglas County, Nevada](https://www.douglascountynv.gov/) - [Douglas County School District](https://www.dcsd.net/) - [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 Minden](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/minden/) - [Movers in Gardnerville](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/gardnerville/) - [Carson City and the Carson Valley](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/carson-city-and-carson-valley/) - [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 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/) - [Moving to Elko: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-elko/) 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/). ### Which town is the county seat? Minden. Douglas County government offices are there. ### Is there a DMV in Gardnerville or Minden? The DMV's office list shows the Carson City office at 555 Wright Way as the nearest metropolitan office for the Carson Valley. ### Which ZIP codes should I know? Minden uses 89423, and Gardnerville uses 89410 and 89423. Use the ZIP on your deed when filling out forms. ## 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