Nevada DMV network outage closes offices statewide; Rapid Registration and Turbo Titles remain available
Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles officials announced on Aug. 29 that a statewide network outage has disrupted computer systems throughout the DMV, forcing the agency to close all offices until further notice. The DMV said in a notice on its newsroom that the outage affects the computer infrastructure that processes transactions for driver’s licenses, vehicle titles and registrations and that the agency cannot safely operate most of its services until the network is restored. Online services through MyDMV are also impacted, so customers cannot renew their driver’s licenses or registrations on the agency’s website during the outage【562166489220635†L2-L9】.
The department emphasized that the shutdown is statewide and not limited to a single office or region. All DMV offices in Carson City, Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, Elko and rural counties remain closed. Officials said they are working with state information technology staff and vendors to identify the cause of the outage and restore service as quickly as possible. While there is no firm timeline for when DMV counters will reopen, the department promised to provide updates on the dmv.nv.gov website and through local news outlets. Customers with scheduled appointments are encouraged to reschedule once the system is back online and to check their email or text messages for notices from the DMV.
Even though most services are unavailable, a few programs remain operational. The DMV reported that its Rapid Registration service, which allows automobile dealers to process same‑day registrations for newly purchased vehicles, is still running. In addition, Turbo Titles, a program offered at select county assessor offices that lets vehicle owners obtain same‑day titles and registrations, is unaffected by the network problems. These specialized systems operate on separate platforms and are not part of the statewide network that went down. However, customers seeking standard renewals or new driver licenses will need to wait until the outage is resolved【562166489220635†L2-L9】.
Nevada residents who need to drive legally are urged not to panic. Law enforcement agencies have been advised of the outage and should exercise discretion if motorists have expired documentation during the emergency closure. The DMV reminds customers that driver’s license and registration renewals can normally be completed up to a year in advance, so there will be ample time to catch up once service is restored. Until then, drivers should monitor the agency’s website for announcements and sign up for email alerts. The DMV encourages residents to take advantage of available online resources once they come back online, and to use this downtime to gather documents for the upcoming federal Real ID deadline so they can be prepared when offices reopen.