Nevada § 482.415 - Registration if transferee unable to produce certificate of registration or title

§ 482.415. Registration if transferee unable to produce certificate of registration or title

1. Whenever application is made to the Department for registration of a vehicle previously

registered pursuant to this chapter and the applicant is unable to present the certificate

of registration or certificate of title previously issued for the vehicle because

the certificate of registration or certificate of title is lost, unlawfully detained

by one in possession or otherwise not available, the Department may receive the application,

investigate the circumstances of the case and require the filing of affidavits or

other information. When the Department is satisfied that the applicant is entitled to a new certificate

of registration and certificate of title, it may register the applicant's vehicle

and issue new certificates and a new license plate or plates to the person or persons

entitled thereto. An applicant who is unable to satisfy the Department that the applicant is entitled

to a new certificate of title pursuant to this subsection may obtain a new certificate

of title pursuant to the provisions of NRS 482.2605 . 2. Whenever application is made to the Department for the registration of a motor

vehicle of which the: (a) Ownership has been transferred; (b) Certificate of title is lost, unlawfully detained by one in possession or otherwise

not available; and (c) Model year is 2011 or newer and the motor vehicle is less than 20 years old, the transferor of the motor vehicle may, to furnish any information required by the

Department to carry out the provisions of NRS 484D.330 , designate the transferee of the motor vehicle as attorney-in-fact on a form for

a power of attorney provided by the Department. 3. The Department shall provide the form described in subsection 2. The form must be: (a) Produced in a manner that ensures that the form may not be easily counterfeited;

and (b) Substantially similar to the form set forth in Appendix E of Part 580 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations . 4. The Department may charge a fee not to exceed 50 cents for each form it provides.