Special Vehicles in New Hampshire

If you plan on venturing through New Hampshire's hardwood forests via a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) you will need to comply with the Division of Motor Vehicle's (DMV) registration policies.

Snowmobile Registration

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department oversees snowmobile registration. You can register your machine at any Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle (OHRV) agency throughout the state, which includes sporting goods stores, country and general stores, and snowmobile sales and repair centers.

Requirements

To register your snowmobile you must:

• Be at least 18 years old and provide either a driver's license or photo ID card.

• Either bring your previous registration certificate or the following: snowmobile's year of manufacture, model, displacement, primary and secondary colors, and vehicle identification number (VIN).

• Pay a $48 registration fee if you are a New Hampshire resident and belong to a New Hampshire snowmobile club, or $78 if you are a resident but don't belong to a club. If you are a non-resident you must pay either $63 or $93 depending on your snowmobile club affiliation status.

Upon registering you will be given a registration certificate which you must carry with you while riding, two registration stickers, and two validation decals.

You must affix the decals to both sides of your snowmobile's cowl, or on the outside of the windshield. Make sure the decals are not obstructed and can be seen.

Underage Operators

• You cannot operate a snowmobile if your driver's license is currently suspended or revoked.

• Any operator between 12 years old and under 18 must provide proof of having completed an OHRV Safety Education Course.

• Operator's 14 or younger must be accompanied by a licensed adult older than 18.

• Helmets are required for all operators under 18.

All-Terrain Vehicle Registration

To register your ATV visit any Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle (OHRV) agency. Before you'll be issued a registration you will need to meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old and provide either a driver's license or photo ID card.

• Either bring your previous registration certificate or the following: ATV's year of manufacture, model, displacement, primary and secondary colors, and vehicle identification number (VIN).

• Pay a $54 registration fee if you're a resident or $73 if you're a non-resident.

After registering you'll be given a registration certificate and two decals. You must affix one decal on the front fender and one on the rear fender.

Trailer Registration and Titling

All trailers 15 years old or newer must be registered. If your trailer weighs 3,001 pounds or more it must also be titled.

To do so you must visit your local town clerk's office, making sure to bring proper identification. Each town charges its own registration fee so you might want to call ahead to get a heads-up on what to pay.

When it comes to titling you must pay a $25 application fee and a weight fee. If your trailer weighs between 3,001 and 5,000 pounds you must pay $24. If it weighs between 5,001 pounds and 8,000 pounds the cost is $36.

For trailer fees above 8,001 pounds ask your town clerk.

If your trailer is homemade and tops the 3,000 pound limit you will also need to complete a Homemade Trailer Statement.

Other Registration Links

• Car Registration

• Boat Registration

• RV & Motorhome Registration

• Custom Built Car Registration

• Salvaged Vehicles Registration

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