Snowmobile state trail sticker

Snowmobiles operating on state and grant-in-aid trails must have a Snowmobile State Trail Sticker. A Snowmobile State Trail Sticker costs $16.00 and is valid from November 1 through June 30. Or, when registering a snowmobile, you may purchase a three-year sticker for $31.00.

Anyone operating a snowmobile in violation of this law will be required to purchase an annual penalty sticker for $31.00 in addition to any ticket or fine.


A Snowmobile State Trail Sticker is not required for:

  • a snowmobile while being used to groom a state or grant-in-aid trail
  • a snowmobile owned by the federal government, Indian tribal government, state, and political subdivisions
  • operating a collector snowmobile with a permit
  • operating a snowmobile on portions of a trail owned by the person or the person’s spouse, child, or parent.

Four ways to get a trail sticker:

  1. Go to an Electronic License System agent.
    (Find an ELS agent online or by calling 1-888-MINNDNR.)
     
  2. Call (888) 665-4236
    (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover cards accepted. An additional convenience fee is added for sales via Web site or telephone (see web site for details).
  3. Use the DNR online licensing system.
     
  4. Go to the DNR Central Office in St. Paul

    License Center
    500 Lafayette Road
    St. Paul, MN 55155
    Directions