About Us

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles was founded in 1957. It currently has more than 1,200 employees. The DMV processes approximately 10 million transactions and collects $1.6 billion in revenue each year.


DMV Transformation Effort

We're building the DMV of the future! The Nevada DMV will be moving all of its services online over the next few years and rebuilding our customer service and IT platforms.
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What We Do

Our job is to license Nevada's 2.3 million drivers and ID card holders and register more than 2.7 million vehicles while maintaining the integrity and privacy of DMV records. However, the DMV is also responsible for:

  • Helping to ensure highway safety through driver education and testing
  • Administering financial responsibility laws
  • Licensing and regulation of the motor vehicle industry, including: dealers, salespeople, rental car companies, manufacturers, and emissions inspection stations
  • Licensing and regulation of private driving schools and instructors
  • Investigation of consumer complaints
  • Investigation of identity theft and vehicle fraud, including criminal arrests and prosecution
  • Collection of all Nevada fuel taxes (including aviation fuel!)
  • Collection of Governmental Services Taxes to help fund local governments and schools
ADA The Nevada DMV complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act
Contact Us. The DMV is ready to serve you. Feel free to contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns
FAQ. The DMV is here to provide help and information to your questions.
Hearings. Motorists and businesses regulated by the DMV have the right to appeal many administrative sanctions imposed by the Department.
Laws. The operating authority for the DMV is contained in Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 481. Motor vehicle laws are contained in more than 30 chapters.
Merit Awards. The “Good Government, Great Employees Award” was created in 1967 to reward state employees for money-saving ideas and to recognize efforts and contributions to increase the efficiency and productivity of Nevada.

Leadership

Director's Office

Tonya Laney, Director

Angela Smith-Lamb, Deputy Director

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles
Directors Office
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711-0900
(775) 684-4549
(775) 684-4692 fax
(775) 684-4904 TDD (hearing impaired only)


Divisions

Field Services

Renato Lara
9155 Double Diamond Pkwy.
Reno, NV 89521

Central Services

Jessica Vargas
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711

Compliance Enforcement

Joseph "JD" Decker
8250 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89147

Motor Carrier

Karen Stoll
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711

Research & Project Management

Molly Lennon
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711

Motor Vehicle Information Technology

Suzie Pollard
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711

Administrative Services

Bethany Musselman
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711

Diversity and Inclusion Liaison

This position was established by the 2021 Nevada Legislature in Senate Bill 222.

Vickie Coll
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711
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