Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 481 - Administration of Laws Relating to Motor Vehicles
NRS 481.015 - Definitions; exceptions. [Effective through December 31, 2022.] Definitions; exceptions. [Effective January 1, 2023.]


1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, as used in this title, unless the context otherwise requires, "certificate of title" means the document issued by the Department that identifies the legal owner of a vehicle and contains the information required pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 482.245. The definition set forth in this subsection does not apply to chapters 488 and 489 of NRS.
2. Except as otherwise provided in chapter 480 of NRS, NRS 484C.600 to 484C.640, inclusive, 486.363 to 486.375, inclusive, and chapter 488 of NRS, as used in this title, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) "Department" means the Department of Motor Vehicles.
(b) "Director" means the Director of the Department.
3. As used in this title, the term "full legal name" means a natural person’s first name, middle name and family name or last name, without the use of initials or a nickname. The term includes a full legal name that has been changed pursuant to the provisions of NRS 483.375 or 483.8605.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 608; A 1985, 1930; 2001, 2541; 2003, 416, 453; 2005, 58; 2009, 3077; 2011, 292; 2017, 114, 1276; 2019, 1061)

1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, as used in this title, unless the context otherwise requires, "certificate of title" means the document issued by the Department that identifies the legal owner of a vehicle and contains the information required pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 482.245. The definition set forth in this subsection does not apply to chapters 488 and 489 of NRS.
2. Except as otherwise provided in chapter 480 of NRS, NRS 484C.600 to 484C.640, inclusive, 486.363 to 486.375, inclusive, and chapter 488 of NRS, as used in this title, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) "Department" means the Department of Motor Vehicles.
(b) "Director" means the Director of the Department.
3. As used in this title:
(a) "Civil infraction" means a violation of any provision of chapters 483 to 484E, inclusive, 486 or 490 of NRS that is not punishable as a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony.
(b) "Full legal name" means a natural person’s first name, middle name and family name or last name, without the use of initials or a nickname. The term includes a full legal name that has been changed pursuant to the provisions of NRS 483.375 or 483.8605.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 608; A 1985, 1930; 2001, 2541; 2003, 416, 453; 2005, 58; 2009, 3077; 2011, 292; 2017, 114, 1276; 2019, 1061; 2021, 3299, effective January 1, 2023)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 481 - Administration of Laws Relating to Motor Vehicles

NRS 481.015 - Definitions; exceptions. [Effective through December 31, 2022.] Definitions; exceptions. [Effective January 1, 2023.]

NRS 481.019 - Creation; powers and duties.

NRS 481.023 - Administration of laws by Department; exceptions.

NRS 481.027 - General functions of Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Transportation respecting state highways.

NRS 481.029 - Hearing conducted by Department: Manner of taking testimony; where conducted.

NRS 481.031 - Office of Director of Department created.

NRS 481.035 - Director of Department: Appointment; classification; other employment prohibited; employment of deputies and staff.

NRS 481.047 - Appointment of personnel.

NRS 481.0473 - Divisions of Department.

NRS 481.0475 - Duties of Administrative Services Division.

NRS 481.048 - Division of Compliance Enforcement: Appointment and duties of investigators.

NRS 481.0481 - Section for Control of Emissions From Vehicles and Enforcement of Matters Related to Use of Special Fuel: Creation; appointment and duties of investigators, officers and technicians.

NRS 481.051 - Powers and duties of Director: Generally; delegation.

NRS 481.0513 - Powers and duties of Director: Agreements for placement of advertisements in certain buildings.

NRS 481.0515 - Powers and duties of Director: References to names of persons in documents and records.

NRS 481.052 - Powers and duties of Director: Adoption of definitions of certain terms by regulation.

NRS 481.0535 - Powers and duties of Director: Expenditure of appropriations to assist certain entities to purchase and obtain evidence; receipt and safekeeping of money.

NRS 481.055 - Department to keep main office in Carson City; maintenance of branch offices; electronic branch office.

NRS 481.056 - Electronic versions of cards, certificates and licenses issued by Department; duty of holder.

NRS 481.057 - Offices of Department: Extended hours of operation.

NRS 481.058 - Offices of Department: Duty of Department to ensure employee who is fluent in certain languages is available in certain offices.

NRS 481.062 - Offices of Department: Maintenance of service windows or locations within certain offices dedicated to document preparation services; procedure for client of document preparation service to file complaint with Department; duties of Depa...

NRS 481.063 - Collection and deposit of fees for publications of Department and private use of files and records of Department; limitations on release and use of files and records; regulations. [Effective until the earlier of December 31, 2026, or th...

NRS 481.064 - Technology fee: Nonrefundable; duties of Department; use of funds from fee.

NRS 481.065 - Acceptance of donations for programs for traffic safety.

NRS 481.079 - Money collected to be deposited in Motor Vehicle Fund; exception; dishonored payments; adjustment of deposits.

NRS 481.081 - Arrearage in tax, fee or assessment administered by Department: Department authorized to file certificate; certificate as lien; extension of lien.

NRS 481.082 - Arrearage in tax, fee or assessment administered by Department: Release or subordination of lien; certificate issued by Department as conclusive evidence.

NRS 481.083 - Money for administration of chapter; claims.

NRS 481.087 - Administrative expenses deemed cost of administration of operation of motor vehicles on public highways.

NRS 481.089 - "Personal information" defined.

NRS 481.091 - Request for alternate address on driver’s license or identification card: Persons eligible; requirements; regulations. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Request for alternate address on driver’s license or identification card: Pers...

NRS 481.093 - Limits on disclosure of personal information.

NRS 481.095 - Prohibited acts.

NRS 481.097 - Penalty for disclosing personal information.

NRS 481.099 - Civil penalty.