Nevada DMV Fully Reopens After Cyberattack Disruption

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has fully reopened following an August 24 ransomware attack that forced state systems offline, restoring driver’s license and ID services but still limiting first-time Real ID processing. Vehicle services such as registration and titling are now handled online or at kiosks, with appointments canceled during the outage accepted as walk-ins for a limited time. Governor Joe Lombardo acknowledged ongoing efforts to restore additional state services affected by the cyberattack, including those in agriculture, energy, industrial relations, and transportation, and announced a forthcoming press conference to provide updates and address investigations into the perpetrators. While online services like registration renewal and smog reports have resumed, some issues persist, and no in-person written testing is available through late September due to remodeling. The attack has drawn public frustration and criticism, partly due to the governor's initial absence during the crisis. Nevadans are advised to check state websites and social media for the latest information on available DMV services and recovery efforts.