Nevada § 485.302 - Suspension for nonpayment of judgment; exceptions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 485.302 — Suspension for nonpayment of judgment; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 485.302. Suspension for nonpayment of judgment; exceptions
1. The Department shall, upon the receipt of a certified copy of a judgment, suspend
the license, all registrations and any nonresident's operating privilege of any person
against whom the judgment was rendered, except as otherwise provided in this section
and in NRS 485.305 . 2. If the judgment creditor consents in writing, in such a form as the Department
may prescribe, that the judgment debtor be allowed a license and registration or nonresident's
operating privilege, it may be allowed by the Department until the consent is revoked
in writing, notwithstanding default in the payment of the judgment or of any installments
thereof prescribed in NRS 485.305 , if the judgment debtor furnishes proof of financial responsibility as provided in NRS 485.307 . The debtor shall maintain proof of financial responsibility for 3 years after the
date of reinstatement of the license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. If the debtor fails to do so, the Department shall suspend the license and registrations
of the debtor.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 485.302
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 485.302 cover?
Section 485.302 ("Suspension for nonpayment of judgment; exceptions") 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 485.302?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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