Nevada § 482.396 - Permit to operate certain unregistered vehicles; operation by purchaser without permit
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 482.396 — Permit to operate certain unregistered vehicles; operation by purchaser without permit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 482.396. Permit to operate certain unregistered vehicles; operation by purchaser without permit
1. A person who is not a dealer, manufacturer or rebuilder may apply to the Department
for a permit to operate a vehicle which: (a) Is not subject to the provisions of NRS 482.390 , 482.395 and 706.801 to 706.861 , inclusive; and (b) Is not currently registered in this State, another state or a foreign country,
or has been purchased by the applicant from a person who is not a dealer. 2. The Department shall adopt regulations imposing a fee for the issuance of the permit. 3. Each permit must: (a) Bear the date of expiration in numerals of sufficient size to be plainly readable
from a reasonable distance during daylight; (b) Expire at 5 p.m. not more than 60 days after its date of issuance; (c) Be affixed to the vehicle in the manner prescribed by the Department; and (d) Be removed and destroyed upon its expiration or the issuance of a new permit or
a certificate of registration for the vehicle, whichever occurs first. 4. The Department may authorize the issuance of more than one permit for the vehicle
to be operated by the applicant. 5. A person who is not a dealer, manufacturer or rebuilder who purchased a vehicle
described in subsection 1 may move the vehicle without being issued a permit pursuant
to this section for 3 days after the date of purchase if the person carries in the
vehicle: (a) Proof of ownership or proof of purchase; and (b) Proof of liability insurance.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 482.396
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 482.396 cover?
Section 482.396 ("Permit to operate certain unregistered vehicles; operation by purchaser without permit") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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