Nevada DMV Goes Mobile With IPhone App

By Nevada News Bureau
Nevada iPhone users now have DMV information at their fingertips with a new iPhone and iPad app called “DMV Mobile.”

Motorists planning a trip to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles can look up wait times at six metropolitan offices, get maps to all of the offices and kiosks, look up personalized plates and even schedule a drive test.

“As more and more people rely on mobile devices for information, we’re pleased to be able to bring them new services,” said Gov. Brian Sandoval. “Customer service is a top priority for the DMV and this application gives up-to-the-minute information on wait times, just as the new kiosks provide customer-friendly alternatives.”

DMV Director Bruce Breslow said: “Being able to search for kiosk locations could become a major time saver for the motoring public as the kiosk program is expanded next year. Also, one fun feature is the Personalized License Plate Lookup. Motorists can check whether a plate combination is available and get a preview of what their plate would look like.”

iPhone users will also find links to all of the DMV online services through the department’s website.

“The ‘DMV Mobile’ app for the iPhone and iPad gives motorists access to key DMV information while on the go,” DMV spokesman Tom Jacobs said. “However, because of the recent ‘hands free’ law regarding cell phones, that shouldn’t mean on the go behind the wheel.”

In addition to the iPhone app, the department unveiled a completely redesigned home page on its website.

“This is the first redesign since the late ‘90’s and it takes the site into this century,” Breslow said. “It’s far more user friendly.”

The iPhone application and website was developed in-house by the DMV at no cost other than staff time.