Register a recreational vehicle (snowmobile, boat, moped or ATV) [1]

How do I register my recreational vehicle?

Recreational vehicles must be registered in New York State. There are some types of motorized devices that cannot be registered or operated [2] here.

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.

See the special instructions for how to register your recreational vehicle

• snowmobiles [4]
  • in-state
  • out-of-state visitors
  • you 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
  • to register for the first time, please call 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 [7] 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 [8]
• mopeds
  [9]

 
Remember that if you use a trailer to transport your recreational vehicle, you must register the trailer [10] too.