Moving your vehicle to Las Vegas

A lot of people around the world are attracted by the bright lights and bright prospects of the Strip. Las Vegas Nevada is deeply rooted in pop culture and thus our subconscious, whether we love the showbiz side of it or the excitement of gambling, rarely anyone stays unaffected by it. Moving your vehicle to Las Vegas is only a small part of what you need to do to relocate closer to those bright lights.

Deciding to move here will no doubt be a great lifestyle change for any living human being seeking an exciting change in his or her near future, but sending your vehicle to Las Vegas will make your car last a thousand years, benefits of Nevada’s dry desert climate. Maybe you are not so basic as to just move a car, maybe you have an entire rolling stock! Whatever it is that you drive, here is the instruction manual on where to start and what to do, that will give you a nice baseline to build upon and organize your perfect move to Las Vegas.

Plan your move ahead

Any kind of long distance move is a great way to get your cortisol levels bursting with glee. The stress and the anxiety that follows your every move is impressive! The only way to escape this is to plan ahead! There are a lot of things involved in moving to Las Vegas, and a good place to start when relocating your car is the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website.

Paperwork needed for moving your vehicle to Las Vegas

No matter how you obtained the vehicle it needs to be registered with the state of Nevada once you get there.  You can do this in person or online by providing the vehicle’s title, proof of insurance, and payment of your registration fees and sales tax. Being a new resident you will be asked to provide some additional paperwork. Before you register you need to obtain a Nevada evidence of insurance card, issued by a Nevada-licensed agency, and a vehicle inspection report if required. This is followed by going to a local NV DMV office and submitting the following:

• Your current registration and license plates.
• The vehicle title
• The Nevada Emission Vehicle Inspection Report, if required.
• The Vehicle Inspection Certificate (Form VP15).
• The Application for Vehicle Registration (Form VP-222).
• Payment for the registration fees

When moving your vehicle to Las Vegas you will also need to get a Nevada driver’s license and register your vehicles with the NV DMV within 30 days of establishing residency. Also, the registration fees vary and you can get an estimate on the DMV website. The procedures and paperwork can differ slightly depending on whether you purchased your vehicle from an in-state dealer, an out-of-state dealer, or a private individual. All the additional information needed to legally transfer your vehicle to Nevada can be found on the DMV website.

Transferring your driver’s license

Being new to Nevada requires you to register your car and transfer your out-of-state driver’s license within 30 days of becoming a resident. Visit a Nevada DMV office and submit the following:

• A completed Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card (Form DMV 002)
• Your ID as proof of identity
• Proof of your Social Security number (SSN)
• Evidence of your NV residency
• Surrender your current out-of-state driver’s license or ID card.
• Pass the vision test.
• Pay the required fees

Procedures may vary depending on different factors so if you think your case is special in any way check the NV DMV website for more info.

Ways to relocate your vehicle

Sell it

Your move and adjustment to a new home in Las Vegas will go much smoother if you plan ahead and organize well. This will also help you save money and stay within your budget. The majority of families in the USA own more than one car, sometimes they have other vehicles such as boats, motorcycles or motor-homes. Facing different options for relocating their vehicles, some people opt to avoid it all together by selling their car, boat etc. You might consider this option if you have an older car or you won’t need a vehicle after you move. Moving is a great time to get rid of unnecessary stuff and cars don’t escape this fact.

Drive it yourself

Another way of relocating your car, motor-home or boat is to drive it to the new location. There are a lot of factors that weigh in here, such as is this option feasible for you? You also want to consider the season, if it’s the dead of winter may be driving to a new place won’t be such a good idea. Driving your vehicle as a way of relocating it may be a bad idea once you calculate all the travel expenses such as fuel, hotel stays, toll fees and food. Finally, you may give up on the idea entirely if you consider the wear and tear your car may sustain during the trip.

Hire professionals

Finally, maybe the best way for moving your vehicle to Las Vegas is to hire help? It is probably the least hassle to hire professionals to move your vehicle for you. Long-distance movers can handle everything for you, from start to finish. They will help you prep the car for the relocation, plus handle all the paperwork. This is a no-brainer to me!

Here are some tips for shipping your car to your new home:

• Find the moving company with the best reviews by simply doing a quick search online
• Most of them have built-in “shipping quote calculators”. Nonetheless, ask for a written quote up front and make sure the quote is with no hidden costs
• If something doesn’t seem right, move on, there are plenty fish in the sea
• Make sure your insurance is up to date and able to cover the trip
• Take pictures of the exterior of your car
• Check your car in general for any irregularities or malfunctions

 Prepping your car for relocation

• Wash your car thoroughly inside and out
• Remove all personal items
• Check tires and brakes because the car will be driven off and on the truck again
• The car should be no more than one-quarter of a tank full
• A spare key needs to be made for the driver

After moving your vehicle to Las Vegas I am sure your car will love it! it is good for any car to spend its life in the dry Nevada weather, where there is no salt damage or rust. When moving your vehicle to Las Vegas one has to consider many things and plan ahead. This article should be of some help if not a guide to what will ensue. One last piece of advice, hopefully, your new home has a guest bedroom, cause all of a sudden all your friends will want to visit you!