Image of a license plate with UNLV and the text "Go Rebels!"

Visit the to review the prices and how your contribution can help fund scholarships. Are you ready to register or change your vehicle registration with the Nevada DMV and get your UNLV license plate for your car, truck, RV, motorcycle, or small trailer? Here are some tips to help register your vehicle and show your Rebel Pride every day!

Standard Plates

New Vehicle Registration

When buying a new or used vehicle, ask the dealer to register your vehicle with the UNLV 2018 plate. Many car dealers provide this option to you. If you are registering your vehicle on your own, for required documentation and ask for the UNLV 2018 plates when you register your vehicle.

Renewal/Change to Existing Registration

If your registration is up for renewal (expired or within 35 days of expiration), complete a smog check as required. To get the UNLV plate, you must visit a Nevada DMV office. At the office, remove your current plates and take with you along with proof of registration, smog check, and renewal notice. At the counter, ask to swap out your old plates with a UNLV 2018 plate and renew your registration.

Personalized Plates

New Vehicle Registration

Visit the Nevada DMV with your completed (enter style: UNLV 2018), for your new vehicle, and old plates off your vehicle (if replacing). The Nevada DMV will collect payment and issue a 60-day temporary movement permit for your vehicle. When your plates are ready, they will be shipped to your address.  Allow 4-6 weeks for approval and production.

on the Nevada DMV’s website to ensure success.

Renewal/Change to Existing Registration

A change of background to your current personalized plates requires (enter style: UNLV 2018). Allow 4-6 weeks for production. There are two options for delivery:

  • Ship to your address – Visit the Nevada DMV with your completed (enter style: UNLV 2018), proof of registration and old plates off your vehicle. The Nevada DMV will collect payment and issue a 60-day temporary movement permit for your vehicle. When your plates are ready, they will be shipped to your address.
  • Ship to your Nevada DMV office – Simply mail or fax in your (enter style: UNLV 2018) along with of $97. The Nevada DMV will send you a letter or postcard when your plates are ready for pick up. When you go to pick up your plates, take your proof of registration and old plates off your vehicle. The Nevada DMV will collect the transfer fee when you pick up your plates. Plates must be picked up within 60 days or they will be forfeited.

Nevada DMV Links