Is the Nevada Do Not Call registry free?

Consumer registration is free in every state. Telemarketers pay $50 for access to the list. You never pay to add your number.

Does the Nevada DNC list cover cell phones?

Yes. Cell phones are covered. The federal registry has accepted cell phone numbers since inception. The Nevada state list also covers mobile numbers. You can register any personal number — landline or wireless — to block telemarketing calls.

Does it cover text messages?

Telemarketing text messages are restricted under the TCPA whether or not your number is on the DNC list. Registration on the DNC list adds an additional layer of liability for any telemarketer who texts you.

What is the penalty for calling a registered Nevada number?

Federal TCPA: $500 per call ($1,500 willful). FTC TSR penalties up to $51,744 per call. Nevada state penalty: $10,000 per call — and you can sue the telemarketer directly under the state private right of action.

What do I do when telemarketers call after I registered?

Three steps. (1) Tell the caller to put you on their internal do-not-call list — that triggers a separate 30-day cure obligation. (2) File a complaint at donotcall.gov. (3) Document the call (date, time, number, company, what was offered). In Nevada you have a private right of action — you can sue the telemarketer in small claims or state court.

Is registration permanent?

Yes. Federal registration is permanent — once your number is on the list, it stays until you remove it or disconnect the line. Nevada state registration is also permanent.

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Nevada Telecom Compliance Guide

Q: Does Nevada have its own Do Not Call list?

Yes. Nevada maintains its own Do Not Call registry separate from the federal National DNC Registry. Nevada Attorney General's Office; telemarketer registration through Nevada Secretary of State under NRS Chapter 599B administers it. Telemarketers calling into Nevada must scrub against both the state list and the federal registry.

Q: How do I register my phone number on the Nevada Do Not Call list?

Register at https://ag.nv.gov/Hot_Topics/Nevada_Do_Not_Call_Registry/. Registration is administered by Nevada Attorney General's Office; telemarketer registration through Nevada Secretary of State under NRS Chapter 599B and is permanent. You should also register on the federal National DNC Registry at donotcall.gov for full protection.

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

9:00 AM–8:00 PM

Min Penalty

$10,000

Registration

Required

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Nevada Do Not Call Registry

How to register, what it covers, and how to enforce — 2026

Nevada runs its own DNC registry

Nevada maintains its own Do Not Call list separate from the federal National DNC Registry. Consumers should register on both lists for full protection.

Telemarketers calling into Nevada must scrub their lists against the state registry AND the federal registry before each campaign. Scrubbing only the federal list is not enough.

How to register your number

Nevada State Registry

Nevada Do Not Call Registry

Administered by Nevada Attorney General's Office; telemarketer registration through Nevada Secretary of State under NRS Chapter 599B

https://ag.nv.gov/Hot_Topics/Nevada_Do_Not_Call_Registry/ →

Federal National DNC Registry

donotcall.gov

Administered by the Federal Trade Commission. Free, permanent, covers landlines and cell phones in every state.

How long it takes effect

Federal: 31 days for telemarketers to scrub against your number. State registries vary — most align with the federal 31-day window. Reputable telemarketers stop calling within a week. Bad actors keep calling and rack up violations.

What the registry covers

Landlines

Yes

Cell phones

Yes

Text messages

Restricted under TCPA

What it blocks: Telemarketing sales calls and texts. Calls trying to sell you something.

What it does NOT block: Political calls, charitable solicitations, calls from companies you have a current business relationship with (within 18 months of last purchase / 3 months of inquiry), debt collectors, surveys, and informational calls.

Robocalls and AI voice: Already restricted by TCPA regardless of registration. Adding your number to the DNC list adds an extra layer of liability for callers.

Nevada state list — details

Telemarketer access fee$50

Scrub frequencyMust scrub against the federal NDNC Registry at least every 31 days. Telemarketers must also maintain and update an internal DNC list at least every 31 days. Must comply with both state and federal DNC requirements.

Consumer registrationPermanent

Governing statuteNRS § 599B

Nevada has a somewhat complex DNC landscape. The Nevada AG administers a Telemarketing No Call List (registration at dncr.nv.gov or 1-888-434-6277) covering certain industries (insurance, real estate, finance). Signing up for the federal DNC automatically places consumers on Nevada's list. Under NRS 599B, telemarketers must register with the Secretary of State and pay a registration fee (up to $50). A $50,000 bond or letter of credit is required. Telemarketers must maintain internal DNC lists compliant with state and federal law. Permitted hours: 8am-9pm. Penalties: state fines from $100 to $25,000 per violation; federal TSR penalties up to $43,792 per call. May also need a local business license depending on location.

What to do when telemarketers call after you registered

Tell the caller to put you on their internal do-not-call list. That triggers a separate 30-day cure obligation under federal law. If they call again after 30 days, that is an independent violation.
File a federal complaint at donotcall.gov/report. The FTC tracks these and pursues serial offenders.
Document the call. Date, time, number that called, company name, what they were selling. Screenshot or save voicemails. This is the evidence you need if you sue or file a state complaint.
Sue the telemarketer in Nevada. Nevada has a private right of action — you can recover $10,000 per call without proving actual damages. Federal TCPA adds another $500–$1,500 per call. File a complaint here →

Recent Nevada DNC enforcement actions

Desert Sun Solar LLC

solar

Aug 2024

$210,000 penalty

Settlement for solar sales calls to NV DNC registrants without consent.

Calling a registered Nevada number costs telemarketers: $10,000 per call under state law, plus $500–$1,500 per call under federal TCPA. Consumers can sue directly — no state agency involvement required.

Running a telemarketing operation?

This page is for consumers and Nevada residents. If you operate outbound calls into Nevada, the compliance scrub workflow is documented separately.

Nevada DNC compliance for telemarketers →

Compare DNC Registry across states

Federal TCPA is the floor. Each state can — and many do — go further.

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →