New Mexico charges a 4.875 percent state gross receipts tax and a top income tax rate of 5.9 percent, where Nevada has no state personal income tax. New Mexico's own sources set no single new-resident day count for registering a car or getting a license.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2018-2022 state-to-county migration flows; U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections, FY2024; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; NM MVD Vehicle Procedures Manual, Chapter 2; NM MVD - Driver's Licenses & IDs; NM Taxation and Revenue Department bill analysis (HB-93, Jan 27 2026), hosted on nmlegis.gov; NM Taxation and Revenue Department - GRT Filer's Kit (July 2023).
New Mexico moves to Reno are the Southwest to Northern Nevada kind: high desert to high desert, with a long run through Arizona or Utah in between.
New Mexico's Motor Vehicle Division says a nonresident owner may use a vehicle for 180 days without registering it if it carries current plates from the home state, and that anyone employed in New Mexico for 30 days or more within a 60-day period is presumed a resident. For licenses, the division says that once you establish residency you surrender your other-state license. It states no single day count for newcomers, so check with the MVD for your own situation.
New Mexico levies a gross receipts tax, and the state portion is 4.875 percent, with local rates added on top. Its personal income tax tops out at 5.9 percent in the brackets published by the Taxation and Revenue Department. Nevada has no state personal income tax, and the Nevada taxes page sets out sales tax, property tax and the rest.
The 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey lists New Mexico at about 2.12 million people, with a median household income of $64,059, median gross rent of $1,067 and a median home value of $248,100. About 30 percent of households rent. The 2024 estimate of people who moved from New Mexico to Nevada is about 1,320, with a large margin of error, so treat it as a rough size rather than a count.
You book the move with O'Brien's, and we coordinate it from your New Mexico home through the Bekins network. Albuquerque has its own page, moving from Albuquerque to Reno, with the drive and the numbers on both ends. After the trip we handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks, and your written estimate sets the delivery window.
Heavy pottery, framed art and southwestern furniture deserve extra padding; ask your estimator about custom crating for anything fragile or oversized.
Nevada gives new residents 30 days to register a car and get a Nevada license. The full list is in our moving to Reno guide.
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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.
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Still have a question? Call 775-359-6683, Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the moving FAQ.
Within 30 days of becoming a Nevada resident. See the vehicle registration page.
Yes, it is linked in the section above, with the drive and passes.
Yes. Vault storage in our Sparks warehouse starts from $40 per month, and about 2 to 3 weeks of notice is needed to ship stored goods.
What customers say about O'Brien's
Judy H.
I was so satisfied and impressed with O'Brien. My move went perfectly. If I have another move, it will be O'Brien for sure!!
WE ARE THRILLED TO HEAR THE MOVE WENT SO WELL!!!! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to let us know.
Francie H.
We were referred to O'Brien's Moving and Storage though a friend in Reno. We couldn't be more pleased with the Professionalism and Service. They were quick to set up Luke to come out and give us a quote and scheduled the actual move date right away. Luke was on time for our quote as were the movers on our moving day. All three of the gentlemen who moved us were professional and courteous from start to finish. From the initial phone call to the completion of our move, we felt like we were treated as family. We would definitely use them again and recommend O'Brien's Moving and Storage to our friends in the future.
Francie, Thank you for this amazing review. The result you have expressed is exactly what we all strive to accomplish. I love that you walked away knowing you are now a part of the O'Brien's family, whenever you need us we are a phone call away! I will let the movers know about the kind words expressed about them, that will be very satisfying for all of them. We will look forward to any referrals you send our way, thank you for the opportunity!
Mark S.
Great company and local. They take great care of your moving needs. They are very accommodating and quick to respond. Highly recommend them for your moving needs and storage needs. Thanks to the O'Brien team for doing a fantastic job.
Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home.
