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WHY SOUTHERN NEVADA?
Population growth combined with great job potential, ensures the continued success SOUTHERN NEVADA has experienced well into the years to come. The industries in construction, manufacturing, durable and nondurable goods, wholesale and retail, education, housing, public administration and transportation exhibit the greatest employment potential in SOUTHERN NEVADA. With over 40 million visitors annually and
more than 6.6 million conventionees coming to Southern Nevada, millions of dollars are pumped into our local economy.
As the steady growth of Southern Nevada continues, the economic future through the next decade is quite strong. With no signs of slowing down, more and more people from all over the country are calling Southern Nevada home.
SOUTHERN NEVADA OFFERS:
• Low cost of living
• Low property taxes
• No State income tax
• An exceptional economic growth outlook
• Museums and Art Centers
• Over 40 golf courses
• Lake Mead
• Red Rock Canyon
• Parks
• Entertainment
• Sports
SOUTHERN NEVADA COMMUNITIES
Southern Nevada’s largest cities, Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Boulder City are located in Clark County.
While within close proximity to one another, each city is fully independent. The most recent U.S. Census figures put Clark County’s population at about 2 million residents.
Laughlin is located 90 miles south of Las Vegas and is situated on the banks of the Colorado River.
Mesquite is located apporximately 80 miles north of Las Vegas and is a growing as a favorite get away destination for many Las Vegans.
Mount Charleston is located 35 miles northwest of Las vegas and offers snow ski, mountain sports and hiking trails.
Pahrump is located 50 miles west of Las Vegas and offers several major housing developments.
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On average, there are 294 sunny days per year in Las Vegas.
Rainfall is scanty to the tune of 4.2” (106.7mm) annually. With an average of 26 rainy days during the entire year, Las Vegas is one of the driest places in North America.
TOURISM & CULTURE
The primary drivers of the Las Vegas economy are tourism, gaming, and conventions, which in turn feed the retail and restaurant industries.
TOURISM
The major attractions in Las Vegas are the casinos and hotels, although in recent years other new attractions have begun to emerge.
The Las Vegas Strip is the center of the gambling and entertainment industry. Outside the city limits in the surrounding unincorporated communities of Paradise and Winchester in Clark County. The largest and most notable casinos and buildings are located there.
Downtown Las Vegas offers The Fremont
Street Experience. Fremont offers bars that are closer together (similar to the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego) the goal being to attract a different demographic than the Strip attracts.
CULTURE
The city is home to several museums, including the Neon Museum (the location for many of the historical signs from Las Vegas's mid-20th century heyday), The Mob Museum, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, the DISCOVERY Children's Museum, the Nevada State Museum and the Old Las Vegas Mormon State Historic Park.
The city is home to an extensive Downtown Arts District, which hosts numerous galleries
and events including the annual Las Vegas Film Festival. "First Friday" is a monthly celebration that includes arts, music, special presentations and food in a section of the city's downtown region called 18b, The Las Vegas Arts District. The festival extends into the Fremont East Entertainment District as well.
The Thursday prior to First Friday is known in the arts district as "Preview Thursday." This evening event highlights new gallery exhibitions throughout the district.
The Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing and Visual Arts is a Grammy award-winning magnet school located in downtown Las Vegas.
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is situated downtown in Symphony Park. The world-class performing arts center hosts Broadway shows and other major touring attractions, as well as orchestral, opera, ballet, choir, jazz, and dance performances.
Las Vegas is also known as the Gambling Capital of the World, as the city currently has the largest strip of landbased casinos in the world.
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS OF THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE (NHL)
The Vegas Golden Knights are a professional ice hockey team based in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The team began play in the 2017–18 NHL season, and is a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team is owned by Black Knight Sports
& Entertainment and plays its home games at T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS OF THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NFL)
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football franchise based in Oakland, California. The Raiders compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) West division. NFL team owners voted nearly unanimously to approve the Raiders' application to relocate from Oakland to Las Vegas, Nevada, in a 31-to-1 vote at the annual league meetings in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 27, 2017. The Raiders plan to remain in Oakland through 2019 –and relocate to Las Vegas in 2020, depending on the completion of the team's planned new stadium.
LAS VEGAS LIGHTS FC OF THE UNITED SOCCER LEAGUE
Las Vegas Lights FC is an expansion team for the United Soccer League (USL) based in Las Vegas, Nevada to begin play in 2018. The team will play its home games at Cashman Field. The team name was selected by a user poll from a list of six candidates. Founded by Las Vegas resident Brett Lashbrook & his family.
LAS VEGAS ACES OF THE WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (WNBA)
The Las Vegas Aces are a professional basketball team based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their team plays in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The team was founded in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the Utah Starzz before the league's inaugural
1997 season began; then moved to San Antonio, Texas before the 2003 season and became the San Antonio Silver Stars, then simply the San Antonio Stars in 2014; then relocated to Las Vegas before the 2018 season. The team is owned by MGM Resorts International and will play their games at Mandalay Bay Events Center.
NATIONAL PARKS & RECREATION AREAS
Southern Nevada offers several National Parks in the area that you will want to explore and discover for yourself. Year-round these parks are a marvel of nature and provide some breathtaking vistas that make for some great photos.
Listed below are names of some National Parks that are located in the area:
• Death Valley National Park
• Grand Canyon National Park
• Great Basin National Park
• Hoover Dam
• Lake Mead National Recreation Area
• Mt. Charleston
• Red Rock National Conservation Area
• Valley of Fire
LAKE MEAD
Measuring 110-miles long, with a surface area of 274 square miles, the lake has more than 500-miles of shore for the thousands who, each day, boat, swim, water ski, hike and fish it. Access off Interstate 15 in Nevada; U.S. Highways 93 and 95 in Nevada and Arizona. Lake Mead National Recreation Area is located about 30 miles south of Las Vegas via U.S. Highway 93.
The lake and surrounding area boasts five developed beaches and marinas with campgrounds
and other services, including Overton Beach, Echo Bay, Callville Bay, Las Vegas Bay, Temple Bar and Boulder Beach. Boating of all kinds and personal water craft use are popular within Lake Mead NRA. Waterskiing is a favorite activity on the broad expanses of open water, along with kayaking and canoing.
Of course, swimming is a major form of water recreation during summer months when lake temperatures warm into the 80-degree range. No lifeguards are present. Fishing enthusiasts can find some excellent sport fishing at Lake Mead, including varieties like largemouth bass, rainbow trout, striped bass, channel catfish, black crappie and bluegill.
Only a few designated trails exist in the park, allowing those with experience to go out and explore on their own with the help of detailed maps and instructions to the most popular areas. The designated trails range from 0.5 to 1.25 miles. Short desert hikes lead to places you will never see from a boat or car. One such place is the area of colorful sandstone formations near Red stone Picnic Area along Northshore Road. Another is a canyon where Indian petroglyph were carved in a rock wall hundreds of years ago.
There area eight camping sites at Lake Mead - Boulder Beach, Hemingway, Las Vegas Bay,
Kather-ine, Echo Bay, Callville Bay, Temple Bar and Cottonwood Cove. There are also six RV campgrounds with hookups. Paddlers can take two river trips, one runs from Hoover Dam south through Black Canyon on Lake Mohave; the other begins in upper Lake Mead and explores the western gorges of the Grand Canyon.
HOOVER DAM
Hoover Dam is 727 feet high, 1,244 feet long, 660 feet thick at the base, and 45 feet thick at the crest. It weighs 5,500,000 tons and contains 3,250,000 cubic yards of concrete. Located 30 miles south east of Las Vegas on State Highway 93. A 400 passenger parking garage is adjacent to the Visitor Center. Hoover Dam Visitor Center is open every day of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas from 9 a. m. to 5 p.m. There is an admission fee to enter.
Your admission fee entitles you to the use of all facilities and services, which include: 35 minute guided tour, 25 minute historic film, exhibit hall and scenic overlook. For Tour Reservations call 702-293-8367.
The tour through the dam and power plant is 1/2 mile and lasts for approximately 35 minutes. The tour is fully accessible and wheelchairs are available. You start the tour by descending 520 feet into the power plant. The tour is not recommended for those who suffer from claustrophobia or for those use pacemakers or defibulators.
RED ROCK
The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is located 20 miles west of Las Vegas. With in the bo undaries of the 197,000-acre area is a 13-mile scenic drive, many miles of hiking trails, picnic areas and a visitors center with an exhibit room and bookstore.
Red Rock’s most significant geological feature is the Keystone Thrust Fault. About 65 million years ago, two of the Earth’s crustal plates collided with such force that part of a plate of greylime stone was thrust up and over the younger red sandstone. The fault extends from the Cottonwood Fault north to the vicinity of La Madre Mountain. The 13-mile scenic drive is a one-way road that also allows bicycle traffic. Sightseeing and hiking trails can be accessed from the parking areas on the side of the road. The scenic drive is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The entry fee is $5 per carload, and you can also purchase a $20 pass that will last you 12 months. Entrance is free for those who walk or ride their bicycles through the gate. Golden Age, Golden Access and Golden Eagle Passes are all valid at Red Rock. Bicycles are permitted only on designated roads and trails. The BLM advises cyclers to wear helmets, bright clothing, carry water, obey traffic laws and pay attention to drivers who may be distracted.
LOCAL PUBLIC GOLF COURSES
Angel Park Golf Club
702-254-4653
100 S. Rampart Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Number of holes: 18,18,9
Badlands Golf Club
702-363-0754
9119 Alta Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Number of holes: 27
Bali Hai Golf Club
702-450-8000
5160 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Number of holes: 18
Boulder City Golf Course
702-293-9236
1 Club House Drive
Boulder City, NV 89005
Number of holes: 18
TaylorMade Golf Center
702-896-4100
6730 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Number of holes: 9
CasaBlanca Resort Golf Course
702-346-7529
950 W. Mesquite Blvd.
Mesquite, NV 89027
Number of holes: 18
Craig Ranch Golf Course
702-642-9700
628 W. Craig Road
Las Vegas, NV 89030
Number of holes: 18
Desert Inn Golf Club
702-733-4290
3145 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Number of holes: 18
Desert Pines Golf Club
702-450-8000
3415 E. Bonanza Road
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Number of holes: 18
Desert Rose Golf Course
702-431-4653
5483 Club House Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89142
Number of holes: 18
Desert Willow
702-263-4653
2020 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy.
Henderson, NV 89012
Number of holes: 18
Emerald River Golf Course
702-298-0061
1155 Casino Drive
Laughlin, NV 89029
Number of holes: 18
Highland Falls Golf Club
702-254-7010
10201 Sun City Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89134
Number of holes: 18
Las Vegas Golf Club
702-646-3003
4300 W. Washington Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89017
Number of holes: 18
Las Vegas National Golf Club
702-734-1796
1911 E. Desert Inn Road
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Number of holes: 18
Las Vegas Paiute Resort
702-658-1400
10325 Nu-Wav Kaiv Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89124
Number of holes: 54
Los Prados Country Club
702-645-5696
5150 Los Prados Circle
Las Vegas, NV 89130
Number of holes: 18
Mojave Resort Golf Club
702-535-4653
9905 Aha Macav Pkwy. Laughlin, NV 89029
Number of holes: 18
North Las Vegas Golf Course
702-633-1833
324 E. Brooks Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89030
Number of holes: 9
Painted Desert Golf Club
702-645-2570 5555
Painted Mirage Way, Las Vegas, NV 89129
Number of holes: 18
Palm Valley Golf Course
702-363-4373
9201B Del Webb Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89134
Number of holes: 18
Palms Golf Course
800-621-0187
2200 Hillside Drive
Mesquite, NV 89024
Number of holes: 18
Primm Valley Golf Course
702-679-5510
I-15 at Cal. NV. State Line
Number of holes: 36
Reflection Bay
702-740-4653
75 Monte Lago Blvd.
Henderson, NV 89011
Number of holes: 18
Rhodes Ranch Golf Club
702-740-4114
20 Rhodes Ranch Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89148
Number of holes: 18
Rio Secco Golf Club
702-889-2400
2851 Grand Hills Drive
Henderson, NV 89052
Number of holes: 18
Royal Links Golf Club
702-450-8000
5995 E. Vegas Valley Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89122
Number of holes: 18
Siena Golf Club
702-341-9200
10575 Siena Monte Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Number of holes: 18
The Legacy Golf Club
702-897-2187
130 Par Excellence Drive
Henderson, NV 89014
Number of holes: 18
The Revere at Anthem
702-259-4653
2600 Hampton Road
Henderson, NV 89052
89052 Number of holes: 18
TPC at the Canyons
702-256-2000
9851 Canyon Run Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89136
Number of holes: 18
Wildhorse Golf Club
702-434-9000
2100 West Warm Springs Road
Henderson, NV 89014
Number of holes: 18
Wolf Creek
866-252-4653
401 Paradise Pkwy.
Mesquite, NV 89024
Number of holes: 18
LOCAL PRIVATE GOLF COURSES
Anthem Country Club
702-914-7888
25 Anthem Drive Henderson, NV 89012
Number of holes: 18
Canyon Gate Country Club
702-363-0303 2001
Canyon Gate Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Number of holes: 18
Dragonridge Country Club
702-614-4444
552 S. Stephanie St. Henderson, NV 89052
Number of holes: 18
Eagle Crest Golf Club
702-240-1320
Las Vegas Country Club
702-734-1122
3000 Joe W. Brown Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Number of holes: 18
Oasis Golf Course
888-367-3386
100 Palmer Lane
Mesquite, NV 89027
Number of holes: 27
Course type: Semi-private
Red Rock Country Club
702-304-5666
2250 Red Springs
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Number of holes: 18,18
Shadow Creek Golf Club
Southern Highlands Golf Club
702-263-1000
1 Robert Trent Jones Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89141
Number of holes: 18
Spanish Trail Country Club
702-364-5050
5050 Spanish Trail Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89113
Number of holes: 9
Stallion Mountain Country Club
702-450-8000
5500 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89122
Number of holes: 54
HOSPITALS & MEDICAL CENTERS
SUNRISE HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
3186 S. Maryland Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-731-8000
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
1800 W Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-383-2000
VALLEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
620 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89106
702-388-4000
MONTEVISTA HOSPITAL
5900 W. Rochelle Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89103
702-364-1111
ST. ROSE DOMINICAN HOSPITALS:
ROSE DE LIMA CAMPUS
102 E Lake Mead Drive Henderson, NV 89015
702-616-5000
SIENA CAMPUS
3001 St. Rose Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89052
702-616-5000
SAN MARTIN CAMPUS
8280 W. Warm Springs Las Vegas, Nevada 89113
702-492-8000
HENDERSON HOSPITAL
1050 W Galleria Drive Henderson, Nevada 89011
702-963-7000
LAKE MEAD HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CTR.
1409 E Lake Mead Blvd N. Las Vegas, NV 89030
702-649-7711
SPRING VALLEY HOSPITAL
5400 S. Rainbow Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118
702-853-3000
SOUTHERN HILLS HOSPITAL
9300 W Sunset Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89148
702-916-5000
DESERT SPRINGS HOSPITAL
2075 E Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-733-8800
MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL
3100 N Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV 89129
702-255-5000
SUMMERLIN HOSPITAL & MEDICAL
657 Town Center Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89134
702-233-7000
CENTENNIAL HILLS HOSPITAL
6900 N Durango Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89149
702-835-9700
BOULDER CITY HOSPITAL
901 Adams Blvd.
Boulder City, NV 89005
702-293-4111
PUBLIC & PRIVATE EDUCATION
THE CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (CCSD) was established in 1956. CCSD is the fifth largest school district in the country, with more than 320,000 students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade. The district encompasses more than 350 schools and approximately 8,000 square miles. It is a minority majority student district. CCSD is also the largest employer in the state, with more than 42,000 employees.
CCSD is governed by seven Board of Trustees who represent different geographic regions within the county. Their mission is to ensure “all students progress in school and graduate prepared to succeed and contribute in a global diverse society”. For a complete list of Schools please visit the CCSD website at www.ccsd.edu
ENROLLMENT
In order to enroll students: •Must have proof of immunizations before classes begin.
•Parents enrolling a child in a District School for the first time must have ID, child’s social security number, and two forms of proof of address. Child ID’s can be original birth certificate, baptismal certificate or passport. Copies are NOT accepted. Proof of address can be a recent utility bill, rent receipt, residence lease or sales contract. Telephone or cable bills and driver’s licenses are NOT accepted as proof.
• All students who are transferring from another school district require transcripts or report cards from the previous school attended.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
School Attendance is required for children 7 to 17 years of age mandated by Nevada State Law. Students about to nter 1st grade must have attended a state approved kindergarten program or take a developmental assessment est. A child must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30th to attend kindergarten and 6 years old on or before Sept. 30th to attend 1st grade.
BUS SERVICES
Students who live more than 2 miles from zoned schools are eligible for bus transportation. Those who are eligible must fill out an application requesting the service. They are available throughout the School District. Bus times and route schedules can be obtained through your child’s school. NOTE: Students with zone variances will not be bused. Parents will be responsible for the child’s transportation to and from school.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Nevada Law requires students to have these immunizations prior to the start of class.
• 4 DPT shots (one more if last dose was before 4th birthday)
• 3 Polio shots (one more if last dose was before 4th birthday)
• 2 MMR shots (one dose must be given before the 1st birthday the second given be tween kindergarten and 1st grade)
CHARTER/PRIVATE SCHOOL
100 Academy of Excellence
American Preparatory Academy
Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy
Beacon Academy of Nevada - Online
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas
Discovery Charter School
Doral Academy
Explore Knowledge Academy
Founders Academy
Imagine School at Mountain View
Innovations International Charter School of Nevada
Leadership Academy - Online
Mater Academy of Nevada
Nevada Connections Academy - Online
Nevada State High School
Nevada Virtual Academy - Online
Odyssey Charter Schools - Blended Online
Pinecrest Academy
Quest Academy Preparatory Education
Rainbow Dreams Academy
Silver Sands Montessori Charter School
Somerset Academy of Las Vegas
Sports Leadership & Management Academy
The Delta Academy - Online and Traditional
WEBSITE
www.100academy.org
www.americanprep.org
www.agassiprep.net www.banv.org www.caslv.org www.dcslv.org www.doralacademynv.org www.ekacademy.org www.foundersacademylv.com www.imaginemountainview.org www.iicsn.org
www.lanv.org www.materacademynv.org www.connectionsacademy.com www.earlycollegenv.com www.nvva.k12.com www.odysseyk12.org www.pinecrestnv.org www.questlv.com
www.rainbowdreamsacademy.com www.silversandsmcs.org
www.somersetacademyoflasvegas.com www.slamnv.org www.deltaacademylv.com
The Clark County School District website offers an interactive tool to locate your childs potential school. Please visit the website and simply enter your residence address to locate the proper schools: www.ccsd.net/schools/zoning/search/
NUMBERS
COMMUNITY CENTERS & ACTIVITIES
YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
YMCA of Southern Nevada
702-877-9622
The YMCA offers a wide variety of activities throughout the year as well as day camps, youth leagues, and swimming lessons.
Boy Scouts of America
702-736-4366
Boy Scouts help promote leadership training and strong values through several activities.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada
702-385-3677
Promotes outreach programs with focus on in school and after school activities, violence intervention and at risk teens.
Boys & Girls Club
702-367-2582
Many activities include help with homework, computer instruction, game clubroom activities, teen focused activities / mentoring and a wide variety of sports .
City of Las Vegas Beyond The Neon
702-229-6297
Sports programs designed for all ages.
Nevada Youth Football League
702-463-5417
The largest football league in the city of Las Vegas and in the state of Nevada, that provides 7 to 14 year olds the opportunity to play organized sports and to learn important lessons at an early age. www.gonyfl.com
Las Vegas Heat Track Club
www.lasvegasheat.org
The Las Vegas Heat has a well-rounded program that emphasizes education, teaches responsibility, leadership, discipline, volunteering, and builds self-esteem in the athletes.
RECREATION CENTERS
Southern Nevada offers different recreation activities through out the valley. Each of the municipal cities has dedicated vast resources provided parks, dogs parks, senior centers, community centers, and sports complexes that are available for public use. The websites will direct:
CITY OF LAS VEGAS
www.lasvegasnevada.gov
HENDERSON
www.cityofhenderson.com/parks-andrecreation/home
NORTH LAS VEGAS
http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com
SENIOR CENTERS
West Flamingo Senior Center 6255 W Flamingo Rd 702-455-7742
Cambridge Center 3900 Cambridge St 702-455-7169
Whitney Senior Center 5712 Missouri Ave 702-455-7560
The Derfelt Center in Lorenzi Park
3343 W. Washington Ave. 702-229-6601
Doolittle Satellite Senior Center 1950 N. J St. 702-229-6125
BOULDER CITY www.bcnv.org/237/Parks-Recreation
Howard Lieburn Senior Center 6230 Garwood Avenue 702-229-1600
Heritage Park Senior Facility 300 S Racetrack Rd 702-267-2950
Las Vegas Senior Citizens Center 451 E. Bonanza Road 702-229-6454
Clark County Senior Center 330W Washington Avenue 702-647-3307
SOUTHERN NEVADA UTILITES
LAS VEGAS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
1001 S. Valley View
Las Vegas, NV 89153 www.lvvwd.com | (702) 870-2011
NORTH LAS VEGAS WATER DEPARTMENT
2250 Las Vegas Blvd North North Las Vegas, NV 89030 www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com | (702) 633-1484
CITY OF HENDERSON WATER
240 S. Water St Henderson, NV 89015 www.cityofhenderson.com | (702) 267-5900
BOULDER CITY WATER & ELECTRIC 401 California Ave. Boulder City, NV 89005 www.bcnv.org | (702) 293-9244
CLARK COUNTY WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT
5857 E. Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV 89122 www.cleanwaterteam.com | (702) 668-8888
REPUBLIC SERVICES OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
770 E. Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89104 www.republicservicesvegas.com | (702) 735-5151
NV ENERGY
6226 W. Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89146 www.nvenergy.com | (702) 402-5555
SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
1374 W. Cheyenne #107 North Las Vegas, NV 89030 www.swgas.com | (877) 860-6020
COX COMMUNICATIONS
www.cox.com | (702) 383-4000
CENTURY LINK
www.centurylink.com | (702) 244-7400
DISH NETWORK www.dish.com | (855) 432-0181
DIRECTV
www.directv.com | (800) 370-3587
LV.NET
www.lv.net | (702) 900-0000
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
DRIVING TESTS
All applicants take a vision test. Other tests will be waived if:
•You are age 25 or older and have no special restrictions.
•Your out-of-state license is valid and you are applyingfor the same class of license.
•You have no more than 2 moving violations and no suspensions, revocations, cancellations or denials in the past 4 years.
If you don’t meet these requirements, you will have to take a written test and a skills test. License applications are checked with the national Problem Driver Pointer System. Special license, testing and endorsements are required to tow multiple trailers or trailers in excess of 10,000 pounds.
HANDICAPPED PARKING
Nevada issues a placard which can be used on any vehicle or special license plates. The disabled resident must obtain a DMV application and have it signed by a licensed physician. Placards are also available for shortterm disabilities.
PERSONALIZED/ SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES
PERSONALIZED
PLATES
Limited to 7 letters and/or numbers. Specialty plates are available for Nevada universities, veterans, Purple Heart recipients, Ex-Prisoners of War, classic cars and a number of special groups and charitable causes.
MOTOR VOTER
Register to vote while applying for your drivers license.
MOTORCYCLES & MOPEDS
Motorcyclists are required to wear helmets and possess a Class M license. Nevada transfers most motorcycle endorsements. Mopeds 50cc or less, with less than 2 horsepower, do not have to be registered and you do not need a Class M license. However, you must have a valid Class C or higher license.
BOATS
Water vessels are registered with the Nevada Division of Wildlife. Call 702-486-5127. Trailers are registered with DMV.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR LICENSE & REGISTRATION TRANSFERS
[ ] Your Valid, State-Issued Drivers License
This must contain your name and date of birth. If your license is expired, suspended or revoked, call to determine what you need to do.
[ ] Proof of Your Social Security Number
If your social security number is not printed on your drivers license, you will need to bring your social security card.
[ ] Nevada Liability Insurance Card out of state insurance is not acceptable. Make sure the name(s) on your insurance and registration match exactly.
[ ] Smog Check Certificate if needed exemptions include vehicles based in rural areas, motorcycles, vehicles older than 1968, alternative fuel vehicles and new vehicles registered less than two years.
[ ] Your Current Registration Slip(s) Nearly all trailers must be registered and titled.
[ ] Title(s), unless held by lienholder
You have the option of retaining your out-of-state title. We strongly suggest getting a Nevada title if possible.
[ ] VIN Check(s)
Vehicle Identification Number inspections are done at DMV offices. In Las Vegas, drive to the inspection station outside the main office first.
[ ] Your Out-of-State License Plates Bring them into the office with you.
[ ] Fees – Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa, or MC. Call us with your VIN for an estimate of registration fees, which are partially based on vehicle value.
MOVING CHECKLIST
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
POST OFFICE
BANK
CREDIT CARD COMPANIES
FRIENDS AND RELATIVES
INSURANCE COMPANIES - Life, health, fire, auto
AUTOMOBILE - Transfer of car title registration, driver’s license
UTILITY COMPANIES - Gas, light, water, telephone, cable
Arrange for any REFUNDS OR DEPOSITS
SERVICE IN NEW LOCATION HOME DELIVERY
- Laundry, newspaper, magazine subscriptions
SCHOOL RECORDS - Ask for copies or transfer children’s school records
MEDICAL RECORDS - Medical, dental, prescription histories
Ask DOCTOR AND DENTIST for referrals
TRANSFER NEEDED prescriptions, x-rays, etc.
CHURCH, CLUBS CIVIC OrganizationsTransfer MEMBERSHIPS and get letters of introduction
PETS - Ask about regulations of pet licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.
SCHOOL
ON MOVING DAY
Carry currency, jewelry, documents yourself
Plan for transporting pets - They can be poor traveling companions if unhappy
Let a close friend or relative know your route and schedule that you will travel including overnight stops; use him/her as message headquarters
Double check old closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty
DON’T FORGET TO...
Empty freezers - Plan use of foods
Defrost freezer/refrigerator
Have appliances serviced for moving
Contact utility companies for connection - Water, power, cable, trash, etc.
Stay in contact with your mover. Check with the following: insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment.
Plan special care and needs of infants, children, pets and potted plants
Leave extra keys needed by new owner DON'T FORGET TO’S ...
