The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles’ says it will begin reopening starting on June 15th.
The DMV presented office-wide guidelines including social distancing, building occupancy, cleanliness, and more.
To that extent, the DMV will only have minimal staff to start, with hopes of having the agency fully staffed in July.
For the first 30 days of re-opening, there will be a specific protocol for in-person DMV visits.
Customers who go to DMV offices will not be allowed to wait in the lobby.
Instead they will have staff going to each person in a line and asking what they are there for.
If a customer is there for a reason that is deemed important, they will be given a weblink or QR code for a mobile ticket to enter their new virtual line.
People who need drivers licenses or other crucial things will be seen first, those wanting to get things such as a REAL ID or vanity plates are asked to wait.
Only customers and necessary assistants will be allowed into the buildings with limited exceptions for customers with disabilities and those who lack online access.
There will be no 'stand by' drive tests. Anyone wanting to take a driving test will have to make an appointment. Driving examiners will be wearing PPE and drivers taking the test are asked to wear masks as well.
The Nevada DMV also announced that you will now be able to create an account on My DMV without a Social Security number.
They also announced that the 90 day extension period still applies. Customers who can legally drive should avoid visiting the DMV for at least the first 30 days.
Any driver’s license or other DMV document that has an expiration date from March 16 through July 14 has an automatic extension.
The DMV website has an extension letter motorists can print and present to law enforcement. There is no rush to renew. (see at bottom of article)
Also appointments made prior to the pandemic are still being honored. They are making their way through them in groups.
Rural offices will allow only ten customers inside at one time. Rural offices will serve only customers from their local area. Do not drive from Las Vegas or Reno to rural offices.
The DMV has made several refinements to its initial reopening plans based on feedback from the public.
Appointments and driving skills tests will be available beginning June 15. The department staff, brought back to work May 26, has been contacting customers with previous appointments and has been serving vehicle registration customers on a drop-off basis.
Driving skills tests are resuming this week. Skills tests will be administered by appointment only. No stand-by tests will be allowed. To ensure safety, drive examiners will be wearing full personal protective equipment including face shields, rubber gloves and gowns.
