Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles · Nevada state form

VP-185 One and the Same Affidavit

Use this affidavit to state that you reside at the listed addresses and are the same person identified by a Nevada driver’s license, identification number, date of birth, or business FEIN.

What this form is
VP-185 is a one-page affidavit from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. It asks for your legal name, physical and mailing addresses, and the identifying information that connects you to the name stated on the form. You swear under penalty of NRS 482.545 that the assertions are true to your personal knowledge. The form requires original signatures; photocopies are not acceptable.
Who needs it
A person or business needing to affirm that they are the same person identified by the name and information entered on VP-185 may use this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The affiant’s signature must be sworn before a notary public or authorized DMV representative. Online notarization is available with a commissioned online notary.
How to submit it
The form provides no submission instructions. Submit it to the Nevada agency named on the form.

Questions

What is the VP-185 One and the Same Affidavit used for?

It lets an affiant state that they are the same person identified by the name and information entered on the form, and swear that the assertions are true to their personal knowledge.

Does VP-185 need to be notarized?

The form requires the affiant to swear before a notary public or an authorized DMV representative. A notary may notarize it online with a commissioned online notary.

Can I submit a photocopy of the signed VP-185?

No. The form says signatures must be originals and photocopies are not acceptable. It also says changes may not be made after the form is signed and witnessed.