--- title: New in Susanville, CA: Utilities, Schools, DMV url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-susanville/ 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 Susanville: new-resident guide # Moving to Susanville: a new-resident guide Susanville has about 14,177 residents, and 20 percent of them moved in the past year, the highest turnover of the eleven towns in this series. It is in California, so the DMV rules are California's: 10 days for a license and 20 days to register a vehicle, at the Susanville Field Office on Main Street. 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/) ## Susanville by the numbers - Drive from our Sparks warehouse 88 mi, about 1 h 46 min via US 395, I-580, CA-36 - Population 14,177 - Households 3,828 - Homes owned / rented 53.9% / 46.1% - Median year built 1975 - Median home value $235,500 - Moved in the past year 20% - Elevation 4,362 ft - County Lassen County - ZIP codes 96130 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/). Susanville is the Lassen County seat at 4,362 feet, ZIP code 96130, about 87.8 miles and 106 minutes from the Sparks warehouse, mostly on US 395. Of the people who moved in the past year, 1,668 came from another California county and 265 from another state in the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 estimates. The median age is 36.8 and 46.1 percent of households rent. ## Electric: Lassen Municipal Utility District Lassen Municipal Utility District's website has a Start/Stop Service page, an outage center and an energy assistance program. It is the first account to open when you move. The City of Susanville's website, cityofsusanville.gov, lists city departments; call city hall for water, sewer and trash account details and deposit rules. Keep the first bills as proof of address. ## Schools in Lassen County Lassen Union High School District has its own website with calendars, bus schedules and a payment portal. Elementary schools in the area belong to separate districts, so ask the Lassen County Office of Education or the school itself which district serves your address. Bring birth certificates, immunization records and proof of residency. ## Lassen County offices Lassen County's website, lassencounty.org, has pages for the Assessor, the Clerk-Recorder and the Treasurer / Tax Collector. If you are buying, ask your escrow officer how the first property tax bill is prorated. Susanville's median home value is about $235,500 and its median year built is 1975. ## California DMV: the Susanville Field Office The California DMV lists the Susanville Field Office at 2615 Main Street. Hours vary by day, so check the office page before you go. California gives new residents 10 days to get a driver license and 20 days to register a vehicle brought from another state, and it asks for proof of residency. Many services, including address changes and registration renewals, are available online. Smog certification is part of California registration for most out-of-state vehicles. The DMV's pages describe which vehicles are exempt. ## A move across the state line A move from Sparks to Susanville crosses from Nevada into California on US 395. Winter storms can close or slow that road. Read our [winter driving guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/winter-driving/) before travel, and see [northeastern California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/northeastern-california/) for the wider region. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Lassen Municipal Utility District](https://www.lmud.org/) - [Lassen County](https://www.lassencounty.gov/) - [Lassen Union High School District](https://www.lassenhigh.org/) - [California DMV Susanville field office](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/field-office/susanville/) ### 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 Susanville](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/susanville/) - [Susanville, Portola and northeastern California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/northeastern-california/) - [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 Virginia City: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-virginia-city/) - [Moving to Sparks: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-sparks/) - [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/) 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 DMV rules apply? California's. New residents have 10 days to apply for a license and 20 days to register a vehicle. ### Who provides electricity? Lassen Municipal Utility District, which has a Start/Stop Service page. ### Where is the DMV? The Susanville Field Office, 2615 Main Street. ### How far is Susanville from Sparks? About 87.8 miles and 106 minutes. See the [Susanville area page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/susanville/). ## 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) L Laurie I. September 28, 2025 The two employees showed up on time and were very polite and ready to work. Our quote was 8 hours and they finished in 5 hours. Office staff checked in prior to move and confirmed all details and check in after move to make sure everything was taken care of. Would use this company again for sure! ### Owner's reply Laurie, Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly, and you were satisfied with the service. We want to also thank you for your business we appreciate you! E Edward G. September 14, 2025 James and the crew were terrific. N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you! ## 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