Recreational Vehicle Licensing & Registration

Renewal of your Watercraft, ATV, or Snowmobile

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 being the Power of Attorney.

Consent to Renew Registration form

All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) License & Registration

• Owner provides make, model, year, serial number, engine size (horsepower or cubic centimeters), and dry weight and his / her drivers license and signature.
• Fee for private / ag ATV license is $14.50. License is valid for a lifetime or until ATV changes ownership.
• Fee for new public ATV registration is $68.50. License is valid for three years.
• Fee for renewal public ATV registration is $66. License is valid for three years.

Snowmobile License & Registration

• For up to date registration procedures and fees, visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Snowmobile Registration website.
• Non-Trail Snowmobiles: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Watercraft License & Registration

• Fee for watercraft vary depending on size and type from $18 to $103.50 every three years.
• Owner provides length, manufacturer, type of hull material (wood, metal, or plastic), type of propulsion, model, year, serial or hull identification number (HIN) and have a sales receipt that shows proof of sales tax paid.
• Transfer of ownership is obtained by bringing the current registration from the previous owner and pay a fee of $17 for a titled watercraft and $13 for an untitled watercraft. Titles are required on watercraft over 16 feet and newer than 1980.