§ 481.019 Creation; powers and duties
§ 481.023 Administration of laws by Department; exceptions
§ 481.027 General functions of Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Transportation respecting state highways
§ 481.029 Hearing conducted by Department: Manner of taking testimony; where conducted
§ 481.031 Office of Director of Department created
§ 481.035 Director of Department: Appointment; classification; other employment prohibited; employment of deputies and staff
§ 481.047 Appointment of personnel
§ 481.0473 Divisions of Department
§ 481.0475 Duties of Administrative Services Division
§ 481.048 Division of Compliance Enforcement: Appointment and duties of investigators
§ 481.0481 Section for Control of Emissions From Vehicles and Enforcement of Matters Related to Use of Special Fuel: Creation; appointment and duties of investigators, officers and technicians
§ 481.051 Powers and duties of Director: Generally; delegation
§ 481.0513 Powers and duties of Director: Agreements for placement of advertisements in certain buildings
§ 481.0515 Powers and duties of Director: References to names of persons in documents and records
§ 481.052 Powers and duties of Director: Adoption of definitions of certain terms by regulation
§ 481.0535 Powers and duties of Director: Expenditure of appropriations to assist certain entities to purchase and obtain evidence; receipt and safekeeping of money
§ 481.055 Department to keep main office in Carson City; maintenance of branch offices; electronic branch office
§ 481.056 Electronic versions of cards, certificates and licenses issued by Department; duty of holder
§ 481.057 Offices of Department: Extended hours of operation
§ 481.058 Offices of Department: Duty of Department to ensure employee who is fluent in certain languages is available in certain offices
§ 481.062 Offices of Department: Maintenance of service windows or locations within certain offices dedicated to document preparation services; procedure for client of document preparation service to file complaint with Department; duties of Department;
§ 481.063 Collection and deposit of fees for publications of Department and private use of files and records of Department; limitations on release and use of files and records; regulations. [Effective until the earlier of December 31, 2026, or the date o
§ 481.063 v2 Collection and deposit of fees for publications of Department and private use of files and records of Department; limitations on release and use of files and records; regulations. [Effective January 1, 2027, and until the date on which the Dire
§ 481.063 v3 Collection and deposit of fees for publications of Department and private use of files and records of Department; limitations on release and use of files and records; regulations. [Effective on the date on which the Director of the Department o
§ 481.063 v4 Collection and deposit of fees for publications of Department and private use of files and records of Department; limitations on release and use of files and records; regulations. [Effective on the later of January 1, 2027, or the date on which
§ 481.065 Acceptance of donations for programs for traffic safety
§ 481.079 Money collected to be deposited in Motor Vehicle Fund; exception; dishonored payments; adjustment of deposits
§ 481.081 Arrearage in tax, fee or assessment administered by Department: Department authorized to file certificate; certificate as lien; extension of lien
§ 481.082 Arrearage in tax, fee or assessment administered by Department: Release or subordination of lien; certificate issued by Department as conclusive evidence
§ 481.083 Money for administration of chapter; claims
§ 481.087 Administrative expenses deemed cost of administration of operation of motor vehicles on public highways
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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 481 > Department of Motor Vehicles

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • Department: means the Department of Motor Vehicles. See Nevada Revised Statutes 481.015
  • Director: means the Director of the Department. See Nevada Revised Statutes 481.015
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Full legal name: means a natural person"s first name, middle name and family name or last name, without the use of initials or a nickname. See Nevada Revised Statutes 481.015
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • population: means the number of people in a specified area as determined by the last preceding national decennial census conducted by the Bureau of the Census of the United States Department of Commerce pursuant to Section 2 of Nevada Revised Statutes 0.050
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.