1.  When a person becomes a resident of Nevada as defined in this chapter and chapter 482 of NRS, the person must, within 30 days, obtain a Nevada driver’s license as a prerequisite to driving any motor vehicle in the State of Nevada.

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 483.245

  • Department: means the Department of Motor Vehicles. See Nevada Revised Statutes 481.015
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039

2.  Where a person who applies for a license has a valid driver’s license from a state or country which has requirements for issuance of drivers’ licenses comparable to those of the State of Nevada, the Department may issue a Nevada license under the same terms and conditions applicable to a renewal of a license in this State.

3.  In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the Administrator is authorized to enter into reciprocal agreements with appropriate officials of other states or countries concerning the licensing of drivers of motor vehicles.