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What are the penalties if I don't file the NVL-003 Dormant Vehicle Affidavit before canceling insurance?

Failing to properly file the Nevada DMV NVL-003 Dormant Vehicle Affidavit before canceling your vehicle insurance results in serious penalties under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 485. The DMV will suspend your vehicle registration, and you'll face insurance violation fines ranging from $250 to $1,000 for a first offense, with higher penalties for subsequent violations. Nevada law requires continuous liability insurance coverage for all registered vehicles unless you surrender your registration concurrent with filing a properly notarized dormant vehicle affidavit. If you cancel insurance without completing both steps, the insurance company reports the lapse to the DMV, triggering automatic suspension of your registration and driver's license in some cases. Lake Mead Mobile Notary provides expedited mobile notarization for the NVL-003 form throughout Enterprise, Sunrise Manor, Whitney, and all of Clark County, preventing these penalties. Many vehicle owners mistakenly believe they can cancel insurance first and file the affidavit later—this creates an insurance gap that generates violations and fines. The proper sequence is: (1) complete and notarize the NVL-003 affidavit, (2) surrender your vehicle registration plates and certificate to the DMV, (3) receive confirmation from the DMV that your registration is officially surrendered, and only then (4) cancel your insurance policy. When you're ready to reinstate registration, you'll need proof of current insurance before the DMV will process your application. Our mobile notarization service ensures your affidavit is properly executed to avoid all penalties.

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