Form VP 159 Nevada

Farmer/Rancher Affidavit

Used to adjust registration fees on large farm vehicles.

The document outlines regulations for registering farm vehicles in Nevada. A farmer or rancher, defined as someone deriving at least two-thirds of their previous year's gross income from agricultural activities, can register a vehicle with the DMV based on the unladen weight instead of declared gross weight. The document provides instructions for completing and submitting an affidavit and weight certificate or receipt. Farmers or ranchers must have their vehicles weighed at a certified scale before registration. If a farm vehicle's unladen weight exceeds 26,000 pounds, the completed affidavit, weight certificate or receipt, and documents must be submitted to the DMV with a Motor Carrier Division. Nevada-based carriers operating only in Nevada are not required to file quarterly special fuel tax returns, while interstate carriers with vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds must do so through the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and obtain a special fuel user's license. An affidavit and weight certificate or receipt must be submitted for registration, alteration, or modification of a vehicle or combination.