A Nevada motor vehicle power of attorney form, often called a POA, is a document in which you, the principal, name an agent (attorney-in-fact) to handle vehicle matters for you. The Nevada DMV’s Form VP-136, the PDF this page hands out, is in writing and describes the vehicle by year, make, model and Vehicle Identification Number. It is signed before a notary public or an authorized Nevada DMV representative.[1]
Last Updated: October 2026. This guide is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current law. If you notice an error or outdated information, please contact us.
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The PDF this page hands out is the Nevada DMV’s Form VP-136, Power of Attorney (09/2026).[1] It is a single page. The top names the owner, describes the vehicle and names the attorney in fact. The middle holds the printed grant of authority and a note that the form may not be used to disclose the odometer reading. The bottom asks for a full legal name, an ID number and addresses, and ends with a section where the signature is subscribed and sworn to before a notary public or an authorized Nevada DMV representative. The FormsPal template behind Create My Document is a different document, with a notary acknowledgment page.
| Document Name | Nevada Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Form |
| State Form Name | Form VP-136, Power of Attorney (09/2026) |
| Relevant Link | Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles |
| Avg. Time to Fill Out | 10 minutes |
| # of Fillable Fields | 22 |
| Available Formats | Adobe PDF |
The steps below follow the Nevada DMV’s Form VP-136, the official form this page hands out, from the top of the page to the bottom.[1] The form says to print or type. Use the same spelling that appears on your identification and on the vehicle title or registration papers.
The screenshots under each step show Form VP-136, the official Nevada form, filled with sample entries in blue, so you can see where each answer goes. The names, addresses, dates and numbers are examples only.
After the form is completed, the remaining steps involve signing the document, submitting it and organizing your records. Compare each entry with your identification and the vehicle title or registration papers before anyone signs.
Tip: Photograph or scan each signed page before handing the original to anyone, so that a complete copy always stays with your other vehicle documentation.
Most problems with a Nevada vehicle POA come from small slips in the entries rather than from major misunderstandings. Reviewing the finished form against the list below usually catches them before the form reaches the notary, the agent or the Nevada DMV.
Section 482.415 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) includes provisions pertinent to the Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney. Specifically, the statute allows certain actions when an applicant for vehicle registration cannot produce the necessary certificate of registration or title due to loss or unlawful detention.[2]
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) also provides a standard Form VP136. This document meets all the legal requirements and helps simplify the process for residents. Using the state-provided power of attorney template helps prevent common mistakes and ensures compliance with all relevant laws. You can also get all Nevada POA forms on our site.
To legally authorize someone else to handle your vehicle-related affairs in Nevada, you must fill out the Nevada Form VP136, the motor vehicle power of attorney. This form is designed to delegate authority for signing documents related to vehicle registration, title transfers, and other related DMV transactions.
These are the questions that people ask most frequently when they complete a vehicle POA for a car, a truck or a motorcycle. Each answer refers back to the steps above, so you can verify the information on the form as you read.
The principal is the person who gives the authority. The agent, also called the attorney-in-fact, is the person who receives it. On Form VP-136, the owner’s name comes first, after “That the undersigned”, and the attorney in fact’s name comes after “Does hereby make, constitute, and appoint”.
Have these items ready before you start:
Sample entries in the screenshots above show where each answer goes.
Yes. Download the PDF and type your entries with the FormsPal PDF editor, or print it and write them in by hand. Sign it by hand in front of the notary or the DMV representative, because the form says signatures must be originals.[1]
Form VP-136 has no successor agent line. The FormsPal template from Create My Document has a successor attorney-in-fact block at the top of its page 2, which names a backup agent and gives that person’s address.
On Form VP-136 it is the section at the bottom of the page. The person granting the power of attorney signs there in front of a notary public or an authorized Nevada DMV representative, who completes the county and the date and signs, and a notary adds a stamp.[1] The FormsPal template from Create My Document has a separate acknowledgment page, page 3, with places for the county, the date, the officer’s name and title, and the name of the person who appeared, plus a signature line and a seal.
General information, not legal or tax advice.
