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Register a recreational vehicle (snowmobile, boat, moped or ATV)

Recreational vehicles must be registered in New York State. There are some types of motorized devices that cannot be registered or operated [1] here.  Remember that if you use a trailer to transport your recreational vehicle, you must register the trailer [2] too.


Before you purchase a vehicle, trailer, boat, snowmobile, or an ATV, make sure that you can receive proof of ownership [3].  You’ll need it to register your vehicle or obtain a title certificate.

 

Snowmobiles

  • learn how to register your in-state snowmobile [4] for the first time
  • out-of-state visitor can register for the first time right now [5]!
    • if you registered your snowmobile in New York before, you can renew your registration [6]
  • Canadian visitors can register for the first time by calling 518-626-8989 between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays
    • if you registered your snowmobile in New York before, you can renew your registration [6]

 

Boats

Important:  All motor boat operators regardless of age will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2025. For more information, go to the NYS PARKS website [7].


You can register a boat in New York [8] if

  • the boat isn’t used for commercial purposes in New York State
  • the boat will be used on public waterways in New York State for 90 or more consecutive days

 

ATVs

Learn how to register an ATV [9].

 

Mopeds

Learn how to register a moped [10].

 

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Source URL (modified on 01-06-2020):https://dmv.ny.gov/registration/register-and-title-recreational-vehicle-snowmobile-boat-moped-or-atv

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[1] https://dmv.ny.gov/node/1984 [2] https://dmv.ny.gov/node/1967 [3] https://dmv.ny.gov/node/1982 [4] https://dmv.ny.gov/node/1976 [5] https://transact2.dmv.ny.gov/SnowmobileOutofState/ [6] https://transact2.dmv.ny.gov/registrationrenew/ [7] https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/boating/education.aspx [8] https://dmv.ny.gov/node/1977 [9] https://dmv.ny.gov/node/1978 [10] https://dmv.ny.gov/node/1980 [11] https://dmv.ny.gov/topic/registration [12] https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6068308/Public-Site-Page-Content-Feedback-2??jsfallback=true