Temporary Moving Permit
W Sahara & Valley View, Las Vegas
You bought a vehicle and the title or registration paperwork is still being processed. You need to move it now. A Nevada temporary moving permit covers you legally while the official paperwork catches up. Temporary moving permits are issued on site at the Smog Busters hut at 3800 West Sahara Avenue, near W Sahara Avenue and Valley View Boulevard and near W Sahara Avenue and Valley View Boulevard, as part of standard DMV services. Walk in — no appointment needed.
What Is a Nevada Temporary Moving Permit?
A Nevada temporary moving permit (TMP) is a short-term authorization that lets you legally operate a vehicle on public roads when the registration or title paperwork is not yet complete. It is typically used during the gap period after buying a vehicle, while the title transfer or out-of-state registration is being processed by the Nevada DMV.
Without a TMP, driving a vehicle that is not yet registered in your name can put you at risk for a citation during a traffic stop. The permit documents that the title or registration process is underway and that you are legally permitted to move the vehicle during the processing period.
Who Typically Needs a Temporary Moving Permit
TMPs are most commonly needed in a few situations:
- You recently purchased a vehicle and the title or registration is still processing
- You are transferring a vehicle from out of state and the Nevada paperwork is not yet finalized
- You bought a vehicle with a lien being released and the clean title has not arrived yet
- You are moving a vehicle as part of an estate transaction or other ownership transfer in progress
Before you come in, call (702) 436-5346 to confirm what documents your specific situation requires. The requirements can vary depending on whether the vehicle is already in Nevada, what stage the paperwork is at, and the nature of the ownership change. Smog Busters and its representatives are not attorneys and are not authorized to give legal advice or legal representation.
All DMV Services at This Location
Temporary moving permits are one part of standard Nevada vehicle paperwork available at this station. This W Sahara & Valley View location sits near W Sahara Avenue and Valley View Boulevard and handles standard Nevada vehicle paperwork, including VIN inspections as part of qualifying DMV transactions.
For the full service list, see the DMV services page. If you also need a smog check as part of a registration renewal, see the registration renewal page for what to bring.
Temporary Moving Permit FAQ
A Nevada TMP allows you to legally move a vehicle on public roads while the registration or title paperwork is still being processed. It covers the vehicle during the transition period between ownership or registration states.
You may need a TMP if you recently purchased a vehicle and the title or registration is still pending, if you are transferring an out-of-state vehicle into Nevada and the paperwork is not yet complete, or if you need to move a vehicle that cannot yet be registered in your name.
Yes. Temporary moving permits are issued on site at this station as part of standard DMV services. Walk in during business hours. No appointment needed.
Bring a valid ID and documentation showing you are in the process of completing the vehicle’s registration or title transfer. Call (702) 436-5346 before you come to confirm exactly what to bring for your specific situation.
Yes. If you are starting a title transfer here, a temporary moving permit can often be issued in the same visit to cover the vehicle during the state processing period. Ask the team when you arrive.
Get Your Temporary Moving Permit at W Sahara & Valley View
Walk in at 3800 West Sahara Ave near Valley View Boulevard. Most DMV paperwork handled in about 15 minutes. No appointment needed. Open Monday through Saturday.
Open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm · Sat 8am-4pm · Walk-Ins Always Welcome · Hablamos Español · (702) 436-5346