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#81 ·
People posting problems with background check are having problems with background check unrelated to moving.

The only requirement I can find not related to permitting is Nevada plates (which means Nevada insurance), unless someone can provide evidence elsewise, you can have an out of state license.
 
#82 · (Edited)
JustAnotherLurker said:
People posting problems with background check are having problems with background check unrelated to moving.

The only requirement I can find not related to permitting is Nevada plates (which means Nevada insurance), unless someone can provide evidence elsewise, you can have an out of state license.
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An overview of the requirements are on Uber's site (no specifics on registration/insurance, but my 2nd link below addresses these):


It specifically states "State regulations require TNC drivers to have an in-state Nevada Driver's License (with limited exceptions)." Those exceptions are the military member (and immediate family, I believe). I believe other states have exceptions for students who consider their permanent home out of state, but I recall that isn't an exception in Nevada.

Vehicle requirements are at:

That site states: "the vehicle must be registered in the state of Nevada." Nevada law requires Nevada insurance for any Nevada registered vehicle, so that addresses the Nevada insurance requirement.
 
#85 ·
JustAnotherLurker said:
Did this change at any point? Does Nevada allow out of state residents to get a license? My memory is they used to.
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I don’t recall any of this changing. I’ve been doing rideshare since 2019 and I’m fairly confident those were the rules back then. There’s a guy on one of the Facebook groups (Brian something) who seems to be an encyclopedia for Nevada rideshare (documentation, procedures, policies/laws, etc). You can probably track him down if you’re really curious.

In the early days of Nevada rideshare (once it was legalized)I believe the Business Licenae situation was different. For a while the companies didn’t verify the state business license (and I don’t think the county license was enforced). When I started I think Uber didn’t verify the state license for 6 months. People thought that was a state grace period, but you were still required to have it per the state / it’s just that Uber didn’t freeze you until 6 months. The state business license home office exemption also worked for a while -but that was quickly shut down too.

To my knowledge, all states require residency to obtain a driver’s license. You cannot hold a valid driver’s license in 2+ different states. A driver’s license is typically one of the ways residency is documented.

Nevada does have a Seasonal Resident ID which can be valid while you also have an out of state Driver’s License matching your official residency in another state. To my knowledge, we’re the only state with such an official ID issued by the DMV.

Per the name, you are not required to be a resident, but you do need to document a second home in Nevada (lease, mortgage, receiving mail, etc). There’s no real official use for the Seasonal Resident ID - but most who obtain it use it for Resident/locals discounts (waived/reduced cover charges, show tickets, etc). No business is required to accept it as equal to an actual resident identification, but it is a valid identification for legal purposes. Businesses can deny the ”locals” discount if they want.
 
#86 ·
JustAnotherLurker said:
I just want to comment that there might be some people out there with small fleets of cash rentals that they use for setting up people from "out of state" on rideshare platforms, but I never prodded for details.
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The driver’s license thing would still be an issue.

I’d also be concerned about proper insurance coverage. Just because there’s a piece of paper that says “insurance” doesn’t mean there’s proper coverage. Real rental companies have appropriate commercial coverage that accounts for the fact it’s a rental vehicle (and in the case of a rideshare rental, documents that it can be used for rideshare). That’s why you can’t just rent a regular Hertz vehicle for rideshare from the airport. You have to go through the Uber/Hertz program because the insurance is specific to the situation.

I believe that’s why platforms like HyreCar are a good way to go if renting from an individual, because they handle the Insurance situation.

Insurance companies love figuring out ways to deny coverage. I personally wouldn’t risk it without knowing the insurance is properly covering the rental and rideshare situation.
 
#89 ·
Ubernomics said:
Background checks never take 6-8 months are you crazy 😆.
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DriveLV said:
DMV and LVMPD have nothing to do with licensing/authorizing rideshare. Rideshare falls under the authority of the NTA (and by extension to an extent the Taxi Authority, because an illegally operated rideshare - such as converting to a cash ride - is really just an illegal taxi).

With the exception of relocated military personnel (and their immediate family, I believe) Nevada law requires a Nevada drivers license, Nevada registration, and Nevada insurance to operate rideshare. For all Rideshare drivers (including military/immediate family) Nevada law also requires the State Business License, and permits localities to require their own Business Licenses. Therefore, Clark County requires the County Business License, rather than drivers needing to get individual business licenses for each city in Clark County + County license for unincorporated CC).

Uber and Lyft both enforce all requirements except the County Business License (which is enforced as indicated below).

To operate within the county, you are required to display the Clark County business license in your windshield. Enforcement is typically by agents of NTA/Taxi Authority (and employees/agents of county facilities such as the convention center and airport). At the airport, I believe LVMPD airport police are aware and enforce as well, even if NTA/Taxi authorities aren’t present.

In short, Nevada/Las Vegas is highly regulated and isn’t a place where nonresidents can just drive rideshare.
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Thank you for the info. How long is the Clark County Business License good for? A year?
 
#90 ·
Ubernomics said:
Thank you for the info. How long is the Clark County Business License good for? A year?
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State Business License is good for a year (I believe the first one goes 1 year + through the end of the month). So 7/26/23 - 7/31/24, then renewal will be 8/1/24-7/31/25. This license is generated instantly after you submit your application - you’ll want to save the PDF file because it drops out of the state website after a period of time (90 days?)

Clark County Business License is a year for renewals. But we all renew the exact same time every year. I believe we all expire 10/31/23. So your first license would only run through 10/31/23, then renewal is 11/1/23-10/31/24. The license is not prorated, so you pay full price even if just a couple months and plus there’s an extra fee for the first year (application fee?). This license is not instant- they will mail you the physical license card for your windshield - eta 7-14 days. I believe a printout of the receipt is sufficient to avoid a ticket for up to 14 days after the receipt date.

When you stop driving, be sure to cancel your licenses. If you don’t, they can charge you penalties, even if you never operate your business after the expiration dates.
 
#91 ·
DriveLV said:
State Business License is good for a year (I believe the first one goes 1 year + through the end of the month). So 7/26/23 - 7/31/24, then renewal will be 8/1/24-7/31/25. This license is generated instantly after you submit your application - you’ll want to save the PDF file because it drops out of the state website after a period of time (90 days?)

Clark County Business License is a year for renewals. But we all renew the exact same time every year. I believe we all expire 10/31/23. So your first license would only run through 10/31/23, then renewal is 11/1/23-10/31/24. The license is not prorated, so you pay full price even if just a couple months and plus there’s an extra fee for the first year (application fee?). This license is not instant- they will mail you the physical license card for your windshield - eta 7-14 days. I believe a printout of the receipt is sufficient to avoid a ticket for up to 14 days after the receipt date.

When you stop driving, be sure to cancel your licenses. If you don’t, they can charge you penalties, even if you never operate your business after the expiration dates.
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I know someone that's been driving several years without a clark county business license.. They never check for it but it's only $25 so ...no sweat..
The canceling of the business license has me baffled especially if you decide to move out of state.. how can they possibly penalize you if you are not operating in Nevada... And where do they come up with these insane rules and regulations that you have to cancel your license or you will be fined and penalized ? I just don't see how the state of Nevada has any power over you especially if you are not a resident there anymore... And not quite sure how they can mess with you if you still live in Nevada but don't plan on having a business license anymore IDK the shit this place comes up with should be on SNL..
 
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