Registering a Snowmobile

All snowmobiles must be registered unless used on private property. The snowmobile registration number is printed on the three-year snowmobile decal. Snowmobile decals must be displayed on "each side of the forward half of the cowl above the footwell of the snowmobile."

Transferring Ownership of a Snowmobile

Snowmobiles are not titled. To transfer ownership, simply complete the back of your snowmobile registration. If you have lost the registration, then a complete bill of sale with the year, make, hull identification number, registration number (if available), and the names and addresses of the buyer and seller may be used to transfer ownership.

Snowmobile Trail Permits

In addition to the regular 3-year snowmobile registration, all snowmobiles used on public land must display an annual Snowmobile Trail Permit sticker.  This applies to both residents and nonresidents. Snowmobiles used on private land or used only on frozen public waters for ice fishing are exempt from the trail permit.

Trail Permits cost $25 each and expire on September 30 each year.  The generated revenue is designated to develop and maintain snowmobile trails. 

Trail Permit stickers are displayed on the front of the snowmobile, centered on the hood directly above the headlight.

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