Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles · Nevada state form
VP-159 Farmer/Rancher Affidavit
Use VP-159 to attest that you qualify as a farmer or rancher and that your vehicle meets the definition of a farm vehicle for registration purposes.
- What this form is
- The Nevada DMV’s VP-159 Farmer/Rancher Affidavit is for applicants seeking registration of a qualifying farm vehicle. It collects vehicle, applicant, and address details and includes statements about farmer or rancher status and farm vehicle use. Submit a separate affidavit for each power unit or attach a vehicle list, along with the required weight certificate or receipt and registration documents.
- Who needs it
- A farmer or rancher applying to register a farm vehicle may need this affidavit to attest to eligibility and the vehicle’s qualifying use.
- Why it needs a notary
- The signature must be notarized or witnessed by an authorized DMV representative. You can complete notarization online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Submit the completed affidavit, weight certificate or receipt, and registration documents in person to the nearest DMV or, where applicable, county assessor’s office, or by mail. Vehicles over 26,000 pounds must be submitted to a DMV with a Motor Carrier Division.
Questions
Who uses the VP-159 Farmer/Rancher Affidavit?
A person applying to register a farm vehicle uses this affidavit to state that they are a farmer or rancher and that the vehicle qualifies as a farm vehicle.
Does the VP-159 need to be notarized?
Yes. The signature must be notarized or witnessed by an authorized DMV representative. Notarization can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
How do I submit the completed VP-159?
Submit it with a weight certificate or receipt and registration documents in person to the nearest DMV or, where applicable, county assessor’s office, or by mail. Vehicles over 26,000 pounds go to a DMV with a Motor Carrier Division.