Missouri gives new residents 30 days to title a vehicle, expects a license as soon as residency begins, and taxes income at up to 4.7 percent in 2026. Nevada has no state personal income tax and allows 30 days for both.
Missouri sits at the center of the country, with St. Louis and Kansas City both far from Reno, and about 1,100 people living in Nevada in 2024 had lived in Missouri the year before, per Census estimates. These are the facts for both ends.
Truckee River / Riverwalk in downtown Reno
Missouri's title and license rules
The Missouri Department of Revenue says you have 30 days from becoming a resident to title your vehicle, and that you must apply for a Missouri license as soon as you establish residency. Those apply to arrivals. Leaving, cancel Missouri registration after Nevada's is done, and ask the county collector about personal property tax, which Missouri bills annually on vehicles.
Ask for a statement before you leave. If a lender holds your car title, tell them early, and ask the Nevada DMV what it needs from a lienholder before you register. Starting that conversation before the truck leaves saves a second trip.
A 4.7 percent top rate
Missouri's income tax is graduated with a top rate of 4.7 percent for 2026, and further cuts depend on revenue triggers in state law. The state sales tax is 4.225 percent and local taxes add to it. Nevada collects no state income tax on wages. Ask a tax professional about a part-year return.
You book the move with O'Brien's, and we coordinate it from your Missouri home through the Bekins network. The route pages for St. Louis and Kansas City print the drive and the numbers at both ends. Our Sparks crews deliver and unpack. Your written estimate sets the delivery window.
Missouri has many older brick homes with basements. Tell the estimator what is stored there. See the moving inventory guide for how the inventory is made.
Reno skyline (mountains behind) Photo: Kc0616, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Nevada, short version
A Nevada license and registration within 30 days and no state income tax on wages. The moving to Reno guide lists the rest.
Military households in Missouri
Households moving on orders book through the installation transportation office and DPS, and O'Brien's is DOD approved to move and store military household goods. See military moving for the steps.
How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent
O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. What being a Bekins agent means.
Your rights on an interstate move
Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you
I have always had a really good experience with Obriens delivery service. I've been a girl scout volunteer for 6 years now and they are always very friendly and helpful. Thank you for all you do!!
Owner's reply
Jessica, thank you so much for the kind words. We love the Girl Scout cookie distribution time. It gives us the chance to interact with you ladies that are out there making a difference in our community every day! Thank you for everything you do.
A
Ami M.
O'Brien's is great! They made my move easy. They were responsive, professional and accommodating. Trusting them with my move was one less thing I had to worry about.
Owner's reply
Ami thank you so much! It was a pleasure to assist you with your move and knowing that we were able to lessen any stress you may have had with the moving process, makes us so happy!! If you need anything in the future please let us know.
M
Mike K.
The best customer service ever!
Owner's reply
Thanks Mike we sincerely appreciate you and your business!
Get a long-distance estimate
Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home.