How Do I Get Rodeo License Plates?

Standard Numbering
If your vehicle is currently registered in Nevada, bring the old plates to a DMV Full Service Office or County Assessor which offers vehicle registration services. If you wish to keep the old plates, you must bring the rear plate and surrender the decal in person. 

If you choose to keep the same expiration date, the NV DMV will issue your new plates with a new registration slip and decal. No emission inspection or registration renewal is required. A $6 substitute plate fee will apply in addition to the specialty plate fees.

You have the option of renewing your vehicle registration for a full year. You will need to complete an emission inspection if required and if the last test was completed more than 90 days ago. Your expiration date will change if the current expiration date is more than 35 days away. Credit will be given for the unused portion of your current Nevada registration.

DMV Appointments

The Carson City and Reno offices offer Dash Pass Appointments. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Reno office offers appointments from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

You must book an appointment online. The appointment system is not available for Dealerships or Registration and Title Services. For these services, please continue to use the specific available service options available to you. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early and visit the Information counter prior to your appointment.  All customers must check in at the Information counter and be in the building prior to closing.

Click here to learn more about the Nevada DMV Dashpass and to make an appointment.

Personalized Rodeo State License Plate Order Form

If you’d like to order a personalized Rodeo State plate, download and mail in this form.

Personalized license plates are also available. The initial fee for a personalized Rodeo State plate is $97.00 ($77 for the license plate fee and $20 to be divided equally between the Reno Rodeo Foundation and the NSHSRA). The renewal fee for a personalized Rodeo State plate is $50.00 ($30 for the license plate renewal and $20 for the support of the Reno Rodeo Foundation and the NSHSRA). Please note all other registration fees and Governmental Services Taxes apply.

Questions?

Please contact the Reno Rodeo Foundation office at 775.322.9875 or email info@renorodeofoundation.org.