Yes. Family members can retrieve impounded vehicles with notarized authorization letters or Nevada DMV Form VP-136 power of attorney signed by the registered owner. Mobile notary service coordinates on-site notarization at tow yard facilities throughout Clark County, allowing the vehicle owner and authorized family member to execute documents directly at the impound lot in Boulder City and Las Vegas Valley.

Nevada tow yards require notarized authorization for legal liability protection when releasing vehicles to non-registered owners. The authorization letter must include the registered owner's full legal name, family member's full legal name, vehicle VIN, and specific authorization to retrieve the vehicle. Both the owner and family member need valid government photo ID.

📋 Required Information for Authorization:

• Registered owner's full legal name (as appears on title/registration)
• Family member's full legal name and address
• Vehicle year, make, model, and 17-character VIN
• Tow yard facility name and case/reference number
• Specific authorization statement ("I authorize [name] to retrieve my vehicle")

✅ On-Site Mobile Notary Process:

• Owner signs authorization letter in notary's presence at tow yard
• Notary verifies owner's identity with government photo ID
• Nevada notarial certificate completed with official seal
• Family member presents authorization and their ID to tow yard office
• Tow yard releases vehicle after verifying notarization and payment

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No. The NVL-003 Dormant Vehicle Affidavit is a sworn statement under penalty of perjury that your vehicle was not operated on public roads during the entire insurance lapse and registration suspension period. If you drove the vehicle even once during that time, signing NVL-003 would constitute perjury, a felony offense in Nevada.

This is the most agonizing situation discussed across insurance and legal forums: discovering your insurance lapsed weeks ago, having driven to work or the store a few times before noticing, and now facing an impossible choice. The legal reality is harsh but clear:

• If you drove during the lapse: You cannot legally file NVL-003. You must pay operating without insurance penalties through traffic court ($500-$1,000 first offense, $1,000-$1,500 second offense within 3 years)
• If the vehicle was truly dormant: NVL-003 with proper notarization protects you from operating without insurance charges and reduces reinstatement fees
• If you're uncertain: Consult a Nevada traffic attorney before signing any DMV affidavits. Perjury carries more severe consequences than the original violation

⚠️ Why DMV Requires Sworn Affidavit (Not Simple Form): Nevada law treats operating a vehicle without insurance as a serious misdemeanor. The NVL-003 sworn affidavit exists to help honest drivers who immediately parked their vehicles avoid criminal penalties. Because you're swearing under oath with notary witness, false statements are prosecutable as perjury. DMV can and does investigate suspicious NVL-003 filings, especially if there are reports of the vehicle being driven, parking tickets issued during the suspension period, or traffic camera records.

💡 The Honest Path Forward: If you drove during the lapse, the correct process is: (1) Obtain new insurance immediately, (2) Consult traffic attorney about penalty options, (3) Pay operating without insurance fines through court, (4) Complete DMV reinstatement with proof of court compliance. Total cost: $700-$1,500 depending on circumstances. Attempting to avoid this through false NVL-003 adds perjury charges (felony) and DMV fraud penalties to your existing problems.

🏠 When NVL-003 IS Appropriate: Insurance payment failed, you discovered it within days, immediately parked the vehicle and took rideshare/public transit, obtained new insurance, and can truthfully swear the vehicle never moved during the lapse. In this case, NVL-003 with proper notarization at your Paradise, Henderson, or Las Vegas home legitimately protects you from operating without insurance penalties.

Related Questions

• How much are the reinstatement fees with NVL-003 vs. without it?
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Yes, Lake Mead Mobile Notary serves all Boulder City neighborhoods including Eldorado Valley, Lakeview, and all remote or foothill properties within the 89005 and 89006 zip codes. We travel to residential areas throughout Boulder City's 208 square miles, including properties in outlying desert and mountain locations.

Eldorado Valley residents often appreciate mobile notary service because the drive into downtown Boulder City or to UPS Store locations adds 20-30 minutes each way to simple notarization tasks. We eliminate that drive by coming directly to your property, whether you need bill of sale notarizations for vehicle sales, estate planning documents like powers of attorney and living wills, real estate closing documents, or general affidavits and notarizations.

Lakeview neighborhood access is straightforward, and we're familiar with the area's layout near Lake Mead. For more remote Eldorado Valley properties, providing your address and any relevant access instructions (gate codes, directions from main roads, landmarks) helps us arrive efficiently at your scheduled appointment time.

Our base visit fee of $45 covers travel to any Boulder City location, including remote areas—no additional mileage charges or distance fees. Same-day appointments are available when our schedule permits. Book online at lakemeadmobilenotary.com/book or call (702) 748-7444 to schedule mobile notary service in Eldorado Valley, Lakeview, or any Boulder City neighborhood.