Nevada DMV Restores Key Services After Cyberattack—What You Need to Know
In a welcome turn of events, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has begun restoring key services more than a week after a cyberattack disrupted operations across the state. Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s back up and what’s still offline:
What’s Now Available
In-Person Services (By Appointment or Walk-In):
Vehicle-related transactions including registration, titling, VIN inspections, and driving tests are now processing in DMV offices again.
Canceled vehicle appointments from August 25–30 will still be honored as walk-ins starting September 2.
DMV kiosks statewide are fully operational for convenient access to services.
Online Services via MyDMV:
The following services have been restored online (except for driver's license, ID, or address-change transactions):
Vehicle registration renewal (including OHV permits)
Driver history printouts
Registration fee estimates
Personalized plate search and ordering
Turbo titles
Insurance-related services (coverage updates, verification, suspension reinstatement)
Vehicle tax history
Smog-related services (like reporting smoking vehicles)
MyDMV portal is back live, enabling Nevadans to handle many transactions from home.
What’s Still Not Available
Driver’s license processing, ID issuance, and address changes are still not available, either online or in person.
No timeline has been confirmed yet for when these services will return to full operation.
What This Means for You
What You Can Do Vehicle registration, titling, VIN inspection, driving tests, or OHV renewals Visit the DMV in person—appointments honored as walk-ins or book via kiosk or online in advance. Most vehicle-related tasks Use the MyDMV portal for online convenience. Driver's licenses, ID cards, or address updates Still unavailable. Wait for future updates. Use kiosks Available and encouraged to avoid delays.
Final Thoughts
After a week of disruption, the Nevada DMV is making impressive progress in getting services back in motion. The return of both in-person and online vehicle-related services is a major relief. However, many continue to face setbacks due to the ongoing unavailability of ID and driver’s license processing.
Stay alert for updates—state officials are aiming for full restoration, but we don't have firm dates yet. In the meantime, using online options and kiosks where possible can save you time and hassle.