Compliance Enforcement Division
What's New
Garage Complaints
The DMV now investigates complaints against auto repair garages. Please see the Complaint Form (DS 232 - PDF) for details.
Diesel Emissions
Annual emissions tests are required on diesel vehicles with a manufacturers Gross Vehicle Weight Rating up to 14,000 pounds. See Diesel Emissions. Diesel test results are now submitted electronically. Owners may renew the vehicle registration online or at kiosks.
Online Services Expanded!
Skip the line at the DMV! You may be able to register your new vehicle online if you purchased it from a participating Nevada dealer. See Online Vehicle Registration.
Check whether your dealer, body shop, driving school or other auto-related business has a current DMV business license. See Business License Verification. The Emissions Station section features a customized search for stations in your area.
Investigations
The Compliance Enforcement Division investigates cases of document fraud and identity theft that involve the use of DMV processes.
We also investigate complaints against auto dealers and similar businesses, body shops, garages, emissions inspection stations and driving schools.
We do not handle complaints concerning auto repairs or services such as towing, movers or taxicabs. For a complete list of enforcement agencies, visit fightfraud.nv.gov
Business Licensing
The Occupational and Business Licensing Section issues DMV licenses to nearly every business in the motor vehicle industry. Salesmen, emissions inspectors and drive school instructors are also licensed individually.
Vehicle Industry Licensing:
(Dealer, Lessor, Distributor, Broker, Manufacturer, Rebuilder, Body Shop, Wrecker, Salvage Pool, Transporter)
The DMV's Motor Carrier Division licenses the fuel industry and issues IRP/IFTA credentials.
See our Vehicles in Business Guide for a summary of regulations and agencies.
Emissions Program
Nevada operates a vehicle emissions Inspection/Maintenance program in cooperation with other federal, state and local agencies.
Emissions testing stations are privately owned and decentralized. Tests are required on gasoline and light-duty diesel vehicles based in and around the Las Vegas Valley in Clark County and in many parts of Washoe County.
Other Resources
Identity Theft
The Federal Trade Commission and the Nevada Attorney General have advice on specific steps you can take if you are a victim of identity theft.
Public Hearings
See Public Hearings for legal notices on proposed regulatory changes for licensess and for the Emissions Advisory Committee and the Automotive Affairs Advisory Board.
Fraud
Visit fightfraud.nv.gov for information on fraud in other areas such as finance, real estate and Internet scams.
CED Office Locations
| Street Address | City, State, Zip Code | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| 555 Wright Way Get Map |
Carson City, NV 89711-0600 | (775) 684-4790 |
| 3920 E. Idaho St. Get Map |
Elko, NV 89801-4977 | (775) 753-1172 |
| 8250 W. Flamingo Rd. Get Map |
Las Vegas, NV 89147-4111 | (702) 486-8626 |
| 305 Galletti Way Get Map |
Reno, NV 89512-2837 | (775) 684-3562 |
E-Mail: info@dmv.nv.gov
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