OHVs used in Minnesota must be registered with the DNR or the operator must possess a trail pass if operating on state and grant-in-aid trails. Fees collected from registrations and trail passes go directly into the OHV accounts to support new trails, OHV safety and education and management and maintenance of existing trails.
Registration procedures
- All-terrain vehicles (ATV) - Class 1 and Class 2
NEW vehicles
In state purchase:
- Dealer is to register ATV/UTV for customer.
Out of state purchase:
- Sales invoice from the dealer.
- Original Manufacturer Statement of Origin.
- Completed and signed Universal Registration form.
- Fee: $68.50
USED vehicles
Registered and purchased in Minnesota:
- Bill of sale from the current owner that includes the vehicle serial number.
- Completed and signed Universal Registration form.
- Fee: $12.50 for transfer only; $72.50 for transfer with renewal.
Purchased out of state:
- Previous ownership document.
- Bill of sale from the registered owner that includes the vehicle serial number.
- Completed and signed Universal Registration form.
- Fee: $68.50.
- Off-highway motorcycles (OHM)
NEW vehicles
In state purchase:
- Dealer is to register OHM for customer.
Out of state purchase:
- Sales invoice from the dealer.
- Original Manufacturer Statement of Origin.
- Completed and signed Universal Registration form.
- Fee: $38.50
USED vehicles
Registered and purchased in Minnesota:
- Bill of sale from the current owner that includes the vehicle serial number.
- Completed and signed Universal Registration form.
- Fee: $12.50 for transfer only; $42.50 for transfer with renewal.
Purchased out of state:
- Previous ownership document.
- Bill of sale from the registered owner that includes the vehicle serial number.
- Completed and signed Universal Registration form.
- Fee: $38.50.
- Off-road vehicles (ORV)
NEW vehicles
- Sales invoice from the dealer.
- Original Manufacturer Statement of Origin.
- Completed and signed Universal Registration form.
- Fee: $38.50
USED vehicles
Registered and purchased in Minnesota:
- Bill of sale from the registered owner.
- Completed and signed Universal Registration form.
- Fee: $12.50 for transfer only; $42.50 for transfer with renewal.
Purchased out of state:
- Previous ownership document.
- Bill of sale from the registered owner.
- Completed and signed Universal Registration form.
- Fee: $38.50.
- Renew a registration
You can renew your off-highway vehicle registration at any deputy registrar of motor vehicles (where you license your car), or at the DNR License Bureau in St. Paul (500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN). You can also renew using online licensing system.
If you are not the registered owner, a person may renew for you only if they have the DNR-generated renewal notice, or they must provide a Consent to Renew Registration form or show proof of holding Power of Attorney.
To expedite your renewal: Visit a deputy registrar office or renew online and receive a temporary receipt to use immediately. If you previously mailed in your renewal and do not want to wait for it to be processed, you can visit a deputy registrar office or renew online and receive a temporary receipt to use immediately. Your mail-in renewal check will then be returned to you.
For people who are about to renew: We encourage you to renew your OHV registration online or at your local deputy registrar's office. If you renew online, you will receive a temporary permit/confirmation page to print out for immediate use. Or you may write down your temporary authorization number from you confirmation page. Your registration card and expiration decals will then be mailed to you.
- Transfer a registration from a private seller
If you purchase a used OHV in Minnesota, you must register it in your name within 15 days for ATVs and OHMs and 30 days for ORVs. You must receive a bill of sale from the registered owner including the year, make, model and vehicle ID number (VIN) of the OHV as well as the seller’s printed name and signature.
- Information for non-resident riders
OHVs legally registered in another state or country, and not in Minnesota for more than 30 days, are NOT required to purchase a Minnesota registration, but are required to purchase a non-resident trail pass. Learn more about non-resident OHV trail passes. You may purchase a non-resident trail pass:
- At DNR license agents
- At the DNR Central Office in St. Paul
- By phone at (888) 665-4236
- Through the DNR online licensing system
If your state does not require a registration, you will need a Minnesota registration. See above for instructions to register your OHV.
Fees
- All-terrain vehicle registration fees
All fees effective as of July 1, 2017.
Type of transaction Fee Issuing fee Duration New (unregistered) $ 60.00 $ 8.50 3 calendar years Renewal only $ 60.00 $ 6.00 3 calendar years Transfer only $ 4.00 $ 8.50 Renewal & transfer $ 64.00 $ 8.50 Duplicate registration card $ 4.00 $ 6.00 Duplicate registration decal only -- $ 6.00 Dealer's registration $ 50.00 $ 8.50 1 year Dealer's registration renewal $ 50.00 $ 6.00 1 year Manufacturer's registration $ 150.00 $ 8.50 1 year Manufacturer's registration renewal $ 150.00 $ 6.00 1 year Non-resident trail pass $ 30.00 $ 1.00 1 year Duplicate non-resident trail pass $ 2.00 $ .50 New collector ATV $ 6.00 $ 8.50 Non-expiring Duplicate collector ATV $ 4.00 $ 6.00 - Agricultural registration fees
All fees effective as of July 1, 2017.
Type of transaction Fee Issuing fee New (unregistered) $ 6.00 $ 8.50 Duplicate registration card $ 4.00 $ 6.00 Duplicate registration decal only -- $ 6.00 - Off-highway motorcycle registration fees
All fees effective as of July 1, 2017.
Type of transaction Fee Issuing fee Duration New (unregistered) $ 30.00 $ 8.50 3 calendar years Renewal only $ 30.00 $ 6.00 3 calendar years Transfer only $ 4.00 $ 8.50 Renewal & transfer $ 34.00 $ 8.50 Duplicate registration card $ 4.00 $ 6.00 Duplicate registration decal only -- $ 6.00 Dealer's registration $ 50.00 $ 8.50 1 year Dealer's registration renewal $ 50.00 $ 6.00 1 year Manufacturer's registration $ 150.00 $ 8.50 1 year Manufacturer's registration renewal $ 150.00 $ 6.00 1 year One year non-resident trail pass $ 20.00 $ 1.00 1 year - Off-road vehicle registration fees
All fees effective as of July 1, 2017.
Type of transaction Fee Issuing fee Duration New (unregistered) $ 30.00 $ 8.50 3 calendar years Renewal only $ 30.00 $ 6.00 3 calendar years Transfer only $ 4.00 $ 8.50 Renewal and transfer $ 34.00 $ 8.50 Duplicate registration card $ 4.00 $ 6.00 Duplicate registration decal only -- $ 6.00 Dealer's registration $ 50.00 $ 8.50 1 year Dealer's registration renewal $ 50.00 $ 6.00 1 year Manufacturer's registration $ 150.00 $ 8.50 1 year Manufacturer's registration renewal $ 150.00 $ 6.00 1 year 30 day resident trail pass $ 20.00 $ 1.00 30 days One year non-resident trail pass $ 20.00 $ 1.00 1 year Three year non-resident trail pass $ 30.00 $ 1.00 3 years Duplicate $ 2.00 $ .50