Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles · Nevada state form
VP-198 Affidavit of Non-Residency
Use this affidavit to provide information about a vehicle purchased from a Nevada dealer while you were a non-resident and apply for Nevada registration or title.
- What this form is
- VP-198 is an Affidavit of Non-Residency for a person who purchased a vehicle from a Nevada dealer while living outside Nevada and later moved to Nevada. The form requests vehicle, dealer, and address details and includes an application for a Nevada Certificate of Registration and/or Certificate of Title. The affiant signs before a notary public or authorized DMV representative.
- Who needs it
- A person who bought a vehicle from a Nevada dealer as a non-resident and later moved to Nevada may use this affidavit to apply for registration or title.
- Why it needs a notary
- The affidavit must be signed before a notary public or authorized DMV representative. Notarization can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Submit it to the Nevada agency named on the form.
Questions
Who uses the VP-198 Affidavit of Non-Residency?
A person who purchased a vehicle from a Nevada dealer while living as a non-resident and later moved to Nevada may use this affidavit to apply for a Nevada Certificate of Registration and/or Certificate of Title.
Does the VP-198 affidavit need to be notarized?
Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the affiant subscribed and swore to the affidavit before a notary public or authorized DMV representative. It can be notarized online with a commissioned online notary.
What information does the form request?
The form requests the purchase date, vehicle year, make, model, VIN, dealer name, prior and current addresses, and the applicant’s printed name and signature.