Nevada State Information

Welcome to the Nevada information page! Take a look around and learn more about Nevada's history, and view some interesting facts and pieces of trivia. You can also find tips for scenic road trips and information about NV auto insurance. If you are moving to the great state of Nevada, you will be interested in tips to help you get started including: information about changing your driver's license, help with getting an auto insurance quote and even a handy Allstate Moving Checklist to get you organized.

Little Bit of History

The state of Nevada encompasses 110,567 square miles and is ranked 7th in the nation's total area. It was the 36th state to enter the union on October 31, 1864. Nevada's name was derived from Sierra Nevada meaning snowy range in Spanish.

Essentials

Motto -

All for our country

Capital - 

Carson City

Time Zone - 

Pacific & Mountain

Demonym - 

Nevadan

Quarter

Introduced - 2006

Song

Home Means Nevada

Way out in the land of the setting sun, Where the wind blows wild and free,
There's a lovely spot, just the only one That means home sweet home to me.

Did You Know?

• Construction worker Hard Hat's were first invented specifically for workers on the Hoover Dam in 1933.
• The longest morse code telegram ever sent was the Nevada state constitution. Sent from Carson City to Washington, D.C. in 1864.
• Las Vegas has the majority of the largest hotels in the world.
• Nevada is the largest gold-producing state in the nation. It is second in the world behind South Africa.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

Are you thinking about moving to Nevada? Use these tips to help you get started right from your computer.

Driving in Nevada
Visit the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles to learn more about important basics like vehicle registration, obtaining your driver's license, and requirements for ID Cards.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
From getting storage boxes to calling the utility companies, there are many things to remember when you move to Nevada. Stay organized with these helpful tools from Allstate:

• Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) has a month-by-month timeline to help you stay on track!
• Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, will help you take a full inventory of your belongings. You can also download the Allstate Household Inventory Record list.

Whether you are moving to Nevada or moving within Nevada, remember to review the moving company's registration number, check out references, and complaint history at Relocation.com.

Need an Insurance Policy in Nevada?
Get an insurance quote today (it's easy!) and find out if you can save money by switching to Allstate. You can also talk to your local Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Nevada State Tourism site.

For more information specific to Nevada visit:

• Nevada State Catastrophe Information
• Nevada Auto Insurance Coverages

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