Metrc (Nevada) Support Bulletin NV_IB_0110 (effective 02/10/2026) adds a Vehicle Registration Number field to transporter vehicle records and makes that identifier visible throughout transfers and sales deliveries; this article explains what changed, where you’ll see it in Metrc, and what it means for day-to-day compliance operations.
Metrc Nevada update: Vehicle Registration Number added to transporter vehicles
Metrc enhanced vehicle management so licensed transporters can record a vehicle’s Registration Number directly on the vehicle record. Metrc notes this field supports different state-required identifiers, including traditional registration numbers, certification numbers, or a VIN, depending on what Nevada or related oversight expects for your operations.
Metrc also indicates the field is required as part of the enhancement. Although the bulletin text also describes it as “optional” in one section, operators should plan for this as a required data element because Metrc requires it to populate transporter details in workflows where transporter information is captured.
Data rules and permissions for the Registration Number field
Permission required: Users must be granted permission to manage Transporters in order to add or edit the Vehicle Registration Number on vehicle records.
Format and length: The Registration Number supports up to 100 alphanumeric characters, allowing entry of different identifier types used across jurisdictions and enforcement practices.
Uniqueness constraint: A given Registration Number can only be associated with one active vehicle at a time. This helps prevent duplicate identifiers across your active fleet and improves audit traceability.
Where you enter it: The field is available when adding a new vehicle or updating an existing vehicle in Metrc’s transporter/vehicle management area.
How the Registration Number impacts transfers in Metrc
Licensed and external transfers
For any transfer type (Licensed or External) that is configured to capture Transporter Information, Metrc displays the vehicle’s Registration Number alongside the rest of the transporter vehicle details during transfer actions. Metrc indicates this field is required in the transfer action window when transporter information is being captured.
Transfers Hub and the transfer manifest
Metrc also surfaces the Registration Number after creation so it is visible in the Transfers Hub within the transporter/vehicle details.
The transfer manifest will include the vehicle Registration Number alongside the other vehicle information, improving consistency between what is dispatched, what is carried, and what is documented for regulatory review.
How the Registration Number appears in sales delivery workflows
Metrc displays the Vehicle Registration Number within Sales Deliveries when transporter/vehicle information is part of the delivery record.
The Sales Delivery Hub was updated to include the Vehicle Registration Number in the transporter details, improving visibility for dispatch teams, receiving teams, and auditors reviewing delivery activity.
Practical compliance implications for daily operations
Fewer workarounds: If your team previously tracked vehicle identifiers in spreadsheets, emails, or internal notes to satisfy inspection questions, this update consolidates that requirement inside Metrc.
Better audit readiness: Because the Registration Number now prints/appears with transfer and delivery records, it becomes easier to show regulators the specific vehicle identifier tied to a movement of cannabis inventory.
Reduced dispatch friction: Since the identifier is tied to the vehicle record and displayed during transfers and deliveries, dispatchers and manifest preparers can standardize transporter vehicle selection and reduce last-minute edits.
Data governance matters more: Because each identifier can only be tied to one active vehicle, operators should coordinate fleet updates (new vehicles, deactivations, replacements) so the correct vehicle remains available for scheduling and compliance documentation.
How this fits into broader compliance systems (labels and ERP)
While this bulletin focuses on transporter vehicle data, it reflects a broader trend: regulators increasingly expect complete, consistent compliance data across movement, inventory, and retail-facing records. For labeling compliance, DistruLabels is a 100% free tool for creating compliant packaging and retail labels and can help teams stay aligned with Metrc Retail ID requirements when generating labels tied to Metrc-tracked items.
For larger operators that need end-to-end control across procurement, production, inventory, fulfillment, sales, and compliance reporting, DistruERP is Distru’s comprehensive Cannabis ERP platform designed to support complete supply chain management while keeping Metrc processes organized and audit-friendly.
Metrc support and training resources referenced in the bulletin
Metrc Support: Submit and track a case at https://support.metrc.com or call 877-566-6506.
Support hours (ET): Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday voicemail or portal only.
Metrc Learn: On-demand training accessible directly or via the Support drop-down in Metrc.
Metrc Expert: In-app knowledge base accessed via the widget icon in the lower right corner of Metrc.
State partner resources: Additional state-specific information is available at https://www.metrc.com via your state’s partner page.
