--- title: Moving to Sparks, NV: New Resident Guide url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-sparks/ 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: Sarah Stierch (Missvain), CC BY 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 Sparks: new-resident guide # Moving to Sparks, Nevada: a new-resident guide Sparks is a city of about 110,024 people in Washoe County, and almost every first-week task runs through Washoe County or the State of Nevada. Water comes from TMWA, power from NV Energy, schools from the Washoe County School District, and the nearest state DMV office is the Reno office on Double Diamond Parkway. 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/) ## Sparks by the numbers - Drive from our Sparks warehouse 6 mi, about 14 min via SR 445 - Population 110,024 - Households 42,414 - Homes owned / rented 59.8% / 40.2% - Median year built 1993 - Median home value $483,800 - Moved in the past year 15.4% - Elevation 4,539 ft - County Washoe County - ZIP codes 89436, 89431, 89434 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/). Sparks sits at 4,539 feet right beside Reno, and its three ZIP codes are 89431, 89434 and 89436. Most newcomers find that the paperwork is simple once they know which agency handles which job. This guide lists the offices in the order you will probably need them. ## Utilities: who to call before the truck arrives Start with water and power, because both need a start date. Water for Reno and Sparks comes from the Truckee Meadows Water Authority, which describes itself as a community-owned utility serving more than 475,000 residents of Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. NV Energy handles electric service and natural gas in the area, and its site has a start, stop or transfer page. Sewer, garbage and internet depend on the street address, so ask your landlord or the seller which companies serve the house. The [Reno and Sparks utilities guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/utilities/) walks through the full list and the order to call. ## Schools: the Washoe County School District Every public school in Sparks belongs to the Washoe County School District, whose central office is at 425 East Ninth Street in Reno. Attendance zones follow your home address, so confirm the address first and then enroll through the district. The district calendar also shows closures such as Nevada Day, which falls on Friday, October 30 this year. Bring proof of address and the child's records. The [Washoe County schools guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/schools/) covers the paperwork in more detail. ## County offices that matter to a new Sparks homeowner Washoe County runs the Assessor, Recorder, Treasurer and Registrar of Voters, and their pages are all on washoecounty.gov. The Assessor sets the value of your parcel, the Treasurer collects the tax bill, and the Recorder holds deeds. The Registrar of Voters handles registration, and the county is running early voting through October 30 for the general election. Property tax questions are common in the first year; the [property tax guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/property-taxes/) explains the abatement cap. ## DMV and vehicle registration The state-run DMV office for the Reno and Sparks area is the Reno office at 9155 Double Diamond Parkway, open Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday 8 am to 4 pm. Appointments are required for most services, so book first. Many vehicle transactions can also be done online. AAA in Sparks, at 1360 Scheels Drive, Suite 120, is listed by the DMV as a location for vehicle registration and plate services. For a license, the state's new-resident guide lists the documents: proof of identity, Social Security number, two proofs of Nevada address and your existing license. See [getting a Nevada driver's license](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/drivers-license/) and [registering your car](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/vehicle-registration/). ## Planning the move day itself Sparks is the town where the O'Brien's warehouse, truck yard and office share a site, at 2277 Glendale Ave. Census figures put about 30.6 percent of Sparks householders as having moved in during 2020 or later, so a new neighbor on your street is common. Once the date is set, a [free in-home estimate](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) lets an estimator see the house and the garage, and it comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes to keep. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Nevada DMV, office locations](https://dmv.nv.gov/locat.htm) - [Washoe County, Nevada](https://www.washoecounty.gov/) - [Truckee Meadows Water Authority](https://tmwa.com/) - [Washoe County School District](https://www.washoeschools.net/) ### 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 Sparks](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/sparks/) - [Setting up utilities in Reno and Sparks](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/utilities/) - [New Nevada resident checklist: first 30, 60, 90 days](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/new-resident-checklist/) - [Sparks vs Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/sparks-vs-reno/) New-resident guides by town ## Read next - [Moving to Carson City: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-carson-city/) - [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/) 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 ZIP codes cover Sparks? Sparks uses 89431, 89434 and 89436. The ZIP on your lease or deed is what the school district and the DMV will ask for, so check it before filling out forms. ### Where do I register my vehicle if I live in Sparks? Book the Reno DMV office on Double Diamond Parkway, or use the AAA location at 1360 Scheels Drive for registration services that the DMV lists there. Online registration is also available for eligible vehicles. ### Who runs the schools in Sparks? The Washoe County School District. Zoning follows your street address, so use the district's school lookup after you have a lease or closing date. ## 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) B Bruce E. December 25, 2024 My family moved exclusively with Bekins when I was young and O'Brien's made it a pleasure to return to this fine local company. I would be pleased to have any members of O'Brien's as friends and highly recommend O'Brien's to anyone needing the services they provide! ### Owner's reply Bruce thank you so much for taking the time to review our company. It was an extreme pleasure to work for you, please do not hesitate to call us for any help you need in the future. L Leticia H. November 1, 2024 O'Brien's Moving and Storage packing crew were great!! They were fast, friendly and most importantly, very professional. Thank you guys. 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. ## 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