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Las Vegas Relocation Guide Welcome To Beautiful Las Vegas Once considered a famed resort, solely for the purpose of entertainment and gaming, Las Vegas has rapidly developed to become a positive community adapting to the needs of all family life. Home to two of the nations top master planned communities; Summerlin and Green Valley. With its growing economy, low overall taxes, and favorable cost of living, the population of Clark County continues to climb by an average of 5,725 each month. Currently, Clark County is home to 1,815,700 million people. This population growth continues to make Clark County one of the fastest growing counties in the country. Las Vegas is one of the fastest growing metro area in the nation! An expanding skilled labor force, an exceptional tax structure, a pro-business LOCATION: environment and a great climate all give Las Vegas the “total package.” Las Vegas is in the County Seat Each month, visitors and new residents flock to Las Vegas to enjoy its warm climate, of Clark County, Nevada and has fabulous resorts, unparalleled entertainment, southwestern lifestyle and economic the official elevation of 2,174 prosperity. feet above sea level. Las Vegas Las Vegas has continued to rank first nationally in employment growth since is 290 miles northeast of Los 1995, according to the Arizona State University Economic Outlook Center. Angeles, 378 miles northwest With Clark County’s consistently low unemployment rate, Las Vegas is of Phoenix, and 447 miles south projected to maintain its position well into the millennium. The population of Reno. explosion has resulted in great opportunities for new businesses and more jobs. Las Vegas continually ranks among top cities in job growth - an important factor to REASONS FOR MOVING relocating individuals and families. Outlook recently named Las Vegas as one of the TO LAS VEGAS: top cities in the country to live. Inc. rated Las Vegas as the #1 entrepreneurial city in America, citing the thousands of new businesses that start in Nevada each year. Fortune People relocate to Las Vegas named Las Vegas as the #2 city in the country in which to do business. from all over the country. The majority of those relocating, an Because tourism adds up to nearly one-third of the state’s annual tax revenue, business owners are not subject to corporate income tax or franchise, inventory or unitary taxes. astounding 38.6%, are from Residents pay no personal income tax. The minimal tax burden means Nevadans can California. The top reasons why keep more of the money they earn. U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Analysis people are moving to Las Vegas Bureau ranks Las Vegas as the top metro area for income per capita, with an annual are: growth rate of 2.3%. If you are planning to relocate, Las Vegas should be at the top of your list of desirable 37.5%....Job Transfer locations. The Greater Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce extends a warm welcome - 13.9%….Find a Better Job inviting you to get to know our residents, become involved in commerce and call Las Vegas home. 10.5%….For a Better Life-Style CLIMATE: With 320 days of sunshine (85% of the year), Las Vegas averages only 4.19 inches of rainfall each year. The average high and low temperatures are 105 and 34 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. Las Vegas Relocation Guide Newcomer Information Driver’s License For more information, or to set a Public Safety and New residents have 30 days to obtain a specific appointment to apply for your Emergency Services Nevada driver’s license. In order to ob- license, call the DMV Info line at 486- tain a license, you must pay a fee (fees 4DMV (4368 options 4,5). A Nevada Emergency........................................911 vary); all applicants must take a vision driver’s license may be applied for at Ambulance Dispatch Center....384-3400 test. Other tests will be waived if you are any of the following DMV locations Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco 25 years old or older and have no special and Firearms............................387-4600 restrictions; your out-of-state license is 2701 E. Sahara Ave. Clark County Sheriff’s valid and you are applying for the same 8250 W. Flamingo Rd. Department..............................388-6355 class of license; and/or you have no 1399 American Pacific Drive., Drug Enforcement more than two moving violations and no 7170 N. Decatur Administration..............1-877-687-6237 suspensions, revocations, cancellations, Emergency Road or denials in the past four years. If you You may find other valuable Conditions.....................1-877-687-6237 do not meet these requirements, you will information via internet Federal Bureau of have to take a written test and possibly a www.dmvnv.com Investigation.............................385-1281 skills test. -see website for other express offices Nevada Highway Patrol (non emergency)......................486-4100 All license applications are checked Vehicle Registration www.nvroads.com through the national Problem Driver safetravelusa.com Pointer System. Nevada does not au- and Tags tomatically transfer all motorcycle en- New residents have 30 days to obtain Police Department (non-emergency) dorsements. Commercial driver’s li- their Nevada driver’s license and Boulder City ..........................293-9224 censes can be transferred at Full Service registration. The following is a list Henderson ..............................565-8933 Offices if the driver meets the above of the items needed for out-of-state Las Vegas ...............................795-3111 requirements and has a current DOT transfers: Laughlin.......................(800) 492-6565 (Department of Transportation) physical Mesquite ................................346-5262 form. Make sure that you bring proof of * Your state-issued driver’s license Mount Charleston State Forestry.........................872-5483 your Social Security card, W-2 form, or * Proof of your Social Security Number payroll check and proof of your name North Las Vegas .....................633-9111 * Nevada Proof of Liability Insurance Secret Witness .......................385-5555 and age (e.g., current drivers license, card from a Nevada-licensed agent certified copy of birth certificate, pass- * Smog check certificate if needed port, or immigration document). Pets * Your current registration(s) *Licenses are required for all dogs and * Title(s), unless held by lien holder Insurance Requirements cats in Clark County. * VIN check(s) - vehicle identification *Residents are limited to three adult In Nevada, vehicle owners are required numbers are checked at DMV offices to carry liability insurance. The mini- dogs and three adult cats per house- mum requirements are $15,000 bodily * Your out-of-state license plates hold. Special pet fancier’s licenses are injury, $30,000 per person per accident, * Fees - cash, check, or money order available that allow up to six cats and and $10,000 property damage. Proof of dogs. * All dogs must be restrained by a leash. insurance must be kept in the vehicle at Please call 496-4368 for a telephone Cats in the city must be restrained by all times. estimate of registration fees and a leash. for answers regarding your specific * All dogs and cats must have license situation. Nevada Department of and rabies tags. Rabies shots are Water vessels are registered with the required every two years. Nevada Division of Wildlife. Motor Vehicles (DMV) For additional information contact one Call 486-5127 Nevada DMV offices provide booklets of the following organizations: of Nevada driving laws, rules, and regu- Las Vegas Humane Society 434-2009 lations. Voter registration is also offered Nevada SPCA 873-7722 at the time you apply for or renew your driver’s license. Las Vegas Relocation Guide Las Vegas: Ready. Set. Explore! Geography Lake Mead Recreational Area Las Vegas is situated at the southern tip of Nevada in the Great With 550 miles of shoreline, Lake Mead is surrounded by Basin - the western region between the Sierra Nevada and various attractions, ranging in distance from Las Vegas, from 25 miles Wasatch Mountain ranges - which contains isolated mountains to 75 miles on the Arizona side. Following is a listing of lake attrac- and has no drainage to the ocean. Official elevation of the city tions located within Nevada. is 2,174 feet. Attraction Amenities Location Phone Boulder Beach Beach, picnic area, 28 miles southeast 800-752-9669 Square Mileage Lake Mead Marina store, restaurant, of Las Vegas & Lodge lounge, motel, Clark County 8,060 cruises, marina Las Vegas 84 Calville Bay & Store, cafe, lounge, 30 miles southeast 800-255-5561 Las Vegas Valley 516 Cottonwood Cove RV park, marina, of Las Vegas showers, auto fuel, Nevada 109,806 houseboat rental Echo Bay Store, cafe, lounge, 54 miles southeast 702-394-4000 Low humidity, along with ideal spring and fall temperatures, marina, RV park, of Las Vegas campground, air- make Las Vegas a great place to visit any time of the year. strip, boat rental The average year round temperature is 80 degrees. Las Vegas Hoover Dam & Visitors Center, 40 miles southeast 702-293-8321 is one of the sunniest cities in the United States -- with an Visitor Center tours, restaurant, of Las Vegas 702-494-2517 average 320 days of sunshine per year and only 4.19 inches of gift shop rainfall.