Metrc (Nevada) bulletin NV_IB_0110 announces an update to transporter vehicle records: a new “Registration Number” field that captures state-required vehicle identifiers (for example a registration number, certification number, or VIN) and surfaces that information during transfers and sales deliveries. This article explains what changed, where the field appears in Metrc, and what Nevada licensees should do to stay compliant in day-to-day transportation workflows.
Bulletin overview (NV_IB_0110)
Distribution date: 02/06/2026
Effective date: 02/10/2026
Subject: Addition of Vehicle Registration Number
Purpose: Allow transporters to add a vehicle’s registration/identifier number directly to vehicle records for improved compliance and regulatory transparency.
What changed in Metrc Nevada vehicle management
Metrc added a Registration Number field to transporter vehicle records. This field is intended to support different state compliance requirements by accepting multiple types of vehicle identifiers, including a vehicle registration number, certification number, or VIN.
Metrc also displays this Registration Number alongside existing vehicle details (such as make and model) so regulators and auditors can see clearer vehicle information connected to transportation activity.
Registration Number field rules and data requirements
Permissions required
To add or edit the Registration Number, a user must have the Metrc permission to manage Transporters.
Format and uniqueness
The bulletin indicates the Registration Number field supports up to 100 alphanumeric characters and can only be associated with one active vehicle at a time. In practice, this means you should avoid reusing the same identifier across multiple active vehicles in your transporter fleet.
Required vs. optional (how to interpret the bulletin)
The bulletin language reflects two important points operators should plan for: (1) the field is described as optional on the vehicle record screen, and (2) the field is also described as required in workflows where transporter information is captured (notably transfers and sales deliveries). For compliance in Metrc (Nevada), transporters should treat the Registration Number as a required data element for any vehicle that will be used on manifests or deliveries, because missing information can block transactions or create audit exposure.
Where the vehicle Registration Number appears in Metrc
Vehicle records (transportation grid and vehicle add/edit)
When adding a new vehicle or updating an existing vehicle, Metrc now provides a Registration Number field in the vehicle details. This is the source-of-truth value that will flow into transfer and delivery views when that vehicle is selected.
Transfers (licensed and external)
For any transfer type (Licensed or External) that is configured to capture Transporter Information, Metrc displays the vehicle’s Registration Number in the transfer action window with the rest of the transporter vehicle details, and the bulletin states this field is required in that context.
Metrc also shows the vehicle registration/identifier information in the Transfers Hub and on the transfer manifest, improving consistency between what is recorded in the system and what is presented during transport and inspections.
Sales deliveries
Sales Deliveries now display the Vehicle Registration Number, and the Sales Delivery Hub has been updated to include the vehicle registration/identifier information within transporter details. This helps align last-mile delivery documentation with the vehicle details stored in Metrc.
Why this matters for day-to-day Nevada operations
This enhancement is primarily about transporter compliance and audit readiness. By putting the vehicle identifier inside Metrc (instead of spreadsheets, notes, or external systems), operators can reduce discrepancies between internal records and what appears on manifests, transfers, and delivery documentation.
- Fewer workflow interruptions: If your transfer types or delivery workflows require transporter details, having Registration Numbers populated on vehicle records reduces the risk of last-minute data gaps when building transfers or dispatching drivers.
- Cleaner inspections and audits: When the Registration Number appears consistently in the Transfers Hub, manifests, and delivery records, it is easier to demonstrate that the correct vehicle was used for the correct movement.
- Better internal controls: The “one active vehicle per identifier” behavior encourages operators to keep fleet records current (for example, when vehicles are replaced, leased, or retired).
Practical implementation notes for transporters and dispatch teams
To operationalize the change, transportation managers should confirm that: vehicle records are updated before the effective date, users who maintain vehicle data have the correct Metrc permissions, and dispatchers know where the identifier will appear during transfer and delivery creation.
Because the Registration Number field can represent different identifier types (registration, certification, VIN), teams should also standardize internally which identifier they will use in Nevada so records remain consistent across vehicles, manifests, and historical reporting.
Related compliance tooling: labels and ERP systems
DistruLabels (free label tool for Metrc Retail ID workflows)
While this bulletin focuses on transporter vehicle information, day-to-day compliance often depends on accurate labeling and traceability as products move through transfers and retail operations. DistruLabels is a 100% free tool for creating compliant packaging and retail labels and can help teams stay organized with Metrc Retail ID requirements by generating consistent label outputs that match inventory records and sales workflows.
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Metrc support resources referenced in the bulletin
If you need help configuring permissions, updating vehicle records, or troubleshooting transfer/delivery screens, Metrc provides multiple support channels:
- Metrc Support Portal: https://support.metrc.com
- Phone: 877-566-6506
- Metrc Learn: on-demand training accessible directly in Metrc
- Metrc Expert: in-app knowledge base (widget icon inside Metrc)
- State partner resources: https://www.metrc.com
