483.245 - License issued by this State required when person becomes resident; issuance; reciprocal agreements with other states.

483.245  License issued by this State required when person becomes resident; issuance; reciprocal agreements with other states.

      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.

      2.  Where a person who applies for a license has a valid driver’s license from a state 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 concerning the licensing of drivers of motor vehicles.

      (Added to NRS by 1963, 760; A 1969, 539; 1973, 1570; 1975, 177; 1995, 2728)