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Nevada — Registry Rules

Official-source summary for Nevada.

10/13/2025

Key Highlights

  • Residency Restrictions: Nevada has no blanket statewide residency bans, but Tier III offenders under _lifetime supervision_ cannot live within 1,000 ft of schools, parks, or child-care facilities without written approval; see NRS 213.1243(5) and NRS 213.1255.
  • Presence / Proximity Rules: Presence restrictions apply mainly to those on parole, probation, or lifetime supervision, barring them from entering schools or child-oriented areas within 500 ft unless expressly permitted; see NRS 213.1243(4) and NRS 213.1245.
  • Duration of Registration: Registration lasts 15 years (Tier I), 25 years (Tier II), or life (Tier III), with limited early-removal after 10 years for Tier I or 25 years for certain juveniles; see NRS 179D.490.
  • Tiering / Level System: Nevada’s three-tier system defines not only duration and verification cadence—Tier I: annual / 15 yrs; Tier II: semiannual / 25 yrs; Tier III: quarterly / life—but also governs public registry visibility (Tiers II–III listed online, Tier I often not), eligibility for early termination (Tier I and some juveniles only), and supervision intensity under lifetime supervision for Tier III; see NRS 179D.113–117 and NRS 179D.490.

At a Glance

  • People convicted of a qualifying “sexual offense” or “crime against a child” must register and keep the registration current; see NRS 179D.441.
  • Initial deadline: Register with local law enforcement within 48 hours once present 48+ hours in a county or city (or within 48 hours of becoming a student/worker); see NRS 179D.460.
  • Verification: Tier I annually; Tier II every 180 days; Tier III every 90 days; see NRS 179D.480.
  • Primary method: In-person at the appropriate sheriff/metropolitan/city police office; bring ID and be prepared for fingerprints, palm prints, and photo as needed; see NRS 179D.480.
  • ⚠️ Changes in name, residence, employment, or student status must be reported within 3 business days; see NRS 179D.447.
  • ⚠️ Moving out of Nevada or staying longer than originally reported triggers 48-hour notice duties; see NRS 179D.470.
  • ⚠️ Driver’s licenses/IDs for registrants expire annually and require compliance confirmation; see NRS 483.283 and DMV guidance.

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What this means in practice

  • Nevada uses offense-based tiers with set check-in schedules; duties apply to residents, workers, and students; see NRS 179D.441 and the 48-hour start in NRS 179D.460.
  • DMV ties driver’s license/ID renewal to compliance; see NRS 483.283.

Watch-outs

  • Presence 48+ hours in a county or city triggers local registration within 48 hours; see NRS 179D.460.
  • Missed deadlines or false info are felonies; see NRS 179D.550.

Derived from NRS 179D.441, NRS 179D.460, NRS 179D.480, and NRS 483.283.

Reviewed 10/13/2025

Who Must Register & Duration

Residents, nonresidents working or studying in Nevada, and persons present 48+ hours who have qualifying convictions must register and keep information current; see NRS 179D.441 and the 48-hour rule at NRS 179D.460.

Duration: Registration lasts 15 years (Tier I), 25 years (Tier II), or life (Tier III), with limited early-removal after 10 years for Tier I or 25 years for certain juveniles; see NRS 179D.490.

What this means in practice

  • People with a qualifying sexual offense or crime against a child must register while residing in Nevada or when present as a worker/student; see NRS 179D.441.
  • Out-of-state convictions count if substantially similar under Nevada law; initial clock runs from presence or employment/school start; see NRS 179D.460.

Watch-outs

  • Multiple jurisdictions can require registration at once (home county, work county, school city); verify locally using RCCD.

Summarizes NRS 179D.441 and NRS 179D.460.

Deadlines & Reporting Triggers

  • Initial local registration within 48 hours when present 48+ hours, or within 48 hours of becoming a student/worker; see NRS 179D.460.
  • Update after any change of name, residence, employment, or student status within 3 business days; see NRS 179D.447.
  • Notify of address changes (including out-of-state moves) and extended stays within 48 hours; see NRS 179D.470.

What this means in practice

  • Initial registration: within 48 hours once present 48+ hours or upon becoming a worker/student; see NRS 179D.460.
  • Updates: name, residence, employment, or student status within 3 business days; see NRS 179D.447.
  • Moves and extended stays: 48-hour notice and updated itinerary; see NRS 179D.470.

Watch-outs

  • Business days exclude weekends/holidays; do not wait—get a dated receipt from the sheriff/metro/police.
  • If a short visit turns long, the 48-hour move rules can apply; see NRS 179D.470.

Based on NRS 179D.460, NRS 179D.447, and NRS 179D.470.

Verification & In-Person Requirements

  • Appear in person for verification on tier schedule: Tier I (annual), Tier II (every 180 days), Tier III (every 90 days); see NRS 179D.480.
  • Agency may collect a current photo and, at its discretion, a new set of fingerprints/palm prints; see NRS 179D.480 and NV Attorney General guidance (Mar. 25, 2020).

What this means in practice

  • Verification schedule: Tier I annually, Tier II every 180 days, Tier III every 90 days; see NRS 179D.480.
  • Bring government ID; the agency updates photo and may retake fingerprints/palm prints; see AG guidance (PDF).

Watch-outs

  • Agencies can schedule prints at their discretion; always ask for your next due date in writing.

See NRS 179D.480 and the NV Attorney General guidance (Mar. 25, 2020).

Residency, Presence, & Loitering Restrictions

No general statewide residency ban appears in Chapter 179D. Supervision orders (parole/probation or lifetime supervision) may impose location limits; see NRS 213.1243. Confirm local or supervisory conditions in writing.

What this means in practice

  • Chapter 179D has no blanket statewide residency ban; posting and community-notification are governed in Chapter 179B; see NRS 179B.250.
  • Supervision (parole/probation or lifetime supervision) may restrict where you can live or go; see NRS 213.1243.

Watch-outs

  • Local conditions and court orders control; written confirmation is safest.

Confirmed against NRS 213.1243 and absence of residency zones in Chapter 179D.

Employment, Education, & Internet Use

  • Nonresidents who work or attend school in Nevada must register within 48 hours where they work or study; see NRS 179D.460(4).
  • Report changes in employment or student status within 3 business days; see NRS 179D.447.
  • Registration record includes identifying data (photo, prints) and other items the agency requests under law; see NRS 179D.443.

What this means in practice

  • Nonresidents who work or attend school in Nevada must register within 48 hours where they work/study; see NRS 179D.460(4).
  • Report changes in employment or student status within 3 business days; see NRS 179D.447.

Watch-outs

  • Multiple worksites or campuses can mean multiple agencies; verify with RCCD.

Summarizes NRS 179D.460(4) and NRS 179D.447.

Public Website Exposure

What this means in practice

  • Nevada maintains a statewide public website for community notification; see NRS 179B.250 and portal at nvsexoffenders.gov.
  • Website scope varies by tier and victim age; general public posting includes Tier II and III, and some Tier I where the victim is a minor; see NRS 179B.250.

Watch-outs

  • Misuse of registry data (harassment/employment decisions) is restricted; penalties outlined in NRS 179B.270–.290.

Based on NRS 179B.250 and NRS 179B.270–.290.

Travel & Relocation (Interstate Moves)

  • If moving from Nevada or changing primary student/worker address, provide 48-hour notice and updated details; see NRS 179D.470.
  • Maintain registration while present in Nevada or while a nonresident student/worker; see duration rules at NRS 179D.490.

What this means in practice

  • If moving out of Nevada or changing primary address for school/work, give 48-hour notice and details; see NRS 179D.470.
  • You must remain compliant while present in Nevada or while a Nevada-based worker/student; see duration rules at NRS 179D.490.

Watch-outs

  • Destination states have different rules; check their statutes before arrival.

Key duties in NRS 179D.470 and ongoing duration in NRS 179D.490.

Visiting or Traveling in the State

  • Presence in a county/city 48+ hours triggers local registration within 48 hours; see NRS 179D.460.
  • If a reported short visit extends past 30 days, notify and update as required; see NRS 179D.470.

What this means in practice

  • Visitors present 48+ hours in a Nevada county/city must register within 48 hours with the local agency; see NRS 179D.460.
  • If a short trip extends or address plans change, update promptly; see NRS 179D.470.

Watch-outs

  • Hotels, friends’ homes, or temporary rentals count as a residence for duty purposes when thresholds are met.

Summarizes thresholds in NRS 179D.460 and notifications in NRS 179D.470.

Compliance & Enforcement

Failure to register, to update, or providing false information is a felony (Category D; subsequent within 7 years Category C). Local agencies must act to ensure compliance; see NRS 179D.550. DMV will not issue/renew a license or ID if not compliant; see NRS 483.283 and DMV.

What this means in practice

  • Failure to register, verify, or update is a Category D felony; a subsequent offense within 7 years is a Category C felony; see NRS 179D.550.
  • DMV will not issue/renew a license or ID if you’re not compliant; see NRS 483.283.

Watch-outs

  • Always keep stamped receipts and copies of forms; they are your proof if questioned.
  • Providing false information is separately chargeable; see NRS 179D.550.

See NRS 179D.550 and NRS 483.283.

Relief Paths

  • Registration duration: Tier I 15 years; Tier II 25 years; Tier III life (limited juvenile exception). Tier I may petition to reduce by 5 years after 10 consecutive compliant years; see NRS 179D.490.
  • Lifetime supervision conditions (separate from registration) have their own modification/review processes; see NRS 213.1243.

What this means in practice

  • Duration: Tier I 15 years, Tier II 25 years, Tier III life; limited juvenile exceptions; see NRS 179D.490.
  • Tier I may petition to reduce by 5 years after 10 consecutive compliant years with other conditions met; see NRS 179D.490(3)–(4).

Watch-outs

  • No automatic reduction—petition the district court; new offenses or violations can defeat eligibility.
  • Lifetime supervision changes use a different process; see NRS 213.1243.

Relief summarized from NRS 179D.490 and supervision modifications in NRS 213.1243.

Special Populations

  • Students and workers from out of state must register in the Nevada jurisdiction of attendance/employment within 48 hours; see NRS 179D.460(4).
  • Juveniles may be assigned tiers under AWA-style rules in certain cases; see DPS implementation materials (AB 579 summary) and subsequent court/agency guidance.

What this means in practice

  • Out-of-state students/workers must register in the Nevada jurisdiction of attendance/employment within 48 hours; see NRS 179D.460(4).
  • Certain juvenile adjudications can be tiered under Nevada’s AWA scheme; see RCCD background (AB 579 summary).

Watch-outs

  • School-based placements and internships count; coordinate early with campus police and the local sheriff.

See NRS 179D.460(4) and RCCD AB 579 materials.

Costs & Payments

  • Local registration/verification may involve administrative or fingerprint fees set by agency; see RCCD Fees/Forms (RCCD).
  • Annual driver’s license/ID renewal for registrants (standard DMV fees apply) tied to compliance; see DMV and NRS 483.283.

What this means in practice

  • Local agencies may charge admin or fingerprint fees; see RCCD Fees/Forms page (RCCD).
  • DMV license/ID renewal is annual for registrants; standard DMV fees apply; see NRS 483.283 and DMV guidance.

Watch-outs

  • Bring exact payment and ID to avoid repeat trips; some agencies have limited hours.

Fees and forms via RCCD and DMV renewal rule in NRS 483.283.

Recent Changes & Litigation

  • Statute: AB 579 (2007) / AWA implementation updates — 74th (2007) with later implementation; effective June 2016–2018 phased effect. Shifted to AWA offense-based tiers and adjusted duration/verification; later cleared to implement after litigation holds. link
  • Case: State Dep’t of Public Safety v. Neary — Nevada Supreme Court (2018-05-09) — Discussed AWA-style tiering and related implementation issues; confirmed offense-based tiers under Nevada’s AWA scheme. link
  • Rule: NRS 179B.250 (public website framework) & 179B.270–.290 (misuse limits); effective Ongoing. Central Repository must maintain the community notification website; misuse of posted info is restricted. link

Compliance Checklists & Scripts

New Arrival: First 30 Days

  • Locate the correct local agency (sheriff/metro/city police) for where you live, work, or study; see NRS 179D.460.
  • Register within 48 hours of presence 48+ hours or starting school/work; bring ID and documents; see NRS 179D.460.
  • Ask for a stamped receipt and the next verification date (tier schedule); see NRS 179D.480.
  • Calendar the DMV annual renewal if you maintain a driver’s license/ID; see NRS 483.283 and DMV.

Moving Out / Traveling

  • Before leaving, file 48-hour change notice with current agency and provide destination details; see NRS 179D.470.
  • Confirm how to register in the destination state and retain Nevada proof of notice.
  • Keep copies of forms/receipts and update Nevada if plans change within the first 30 days; see NRS 179D.470.

Records Request Template

To: Central Repository / Local Agency — Request a copy of my current record of registration and verification history for personal records and compliance review; cite NRS 179D.443 and agency disclosure policies.

Relief Petition Outline

For Tier I seeking 5-year reduction after 10 compliant years (no disqualifying convictions; treatment complete): file in district court where you reside or, for nonresidents, where you work/study; reference NRS 179D.490(3)–(4).

Tips for using these checklists

  • Register quickly, keep receipts, and calendar both your next verification and DMV renewal.
  • If moving, file the 48-hour notice and keep copies; see NRS 179D.470.

Aligned with NRS 179D.460, NRS 179D.480, and NRS 179D.470.

Reviewed 10/13/2025

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