Does an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) require a vehicle registration?
An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is any self-propelled vehicle that is manufactured for use on off-highway trails. These vehicles are less than 70 inches wide and weigh less than 1,000 pounds. You must register an ATV to drive the vehicle on public property or private property in NYS. An ATV that is only used for agricultural purposes or not-for-hire snow removal on private property does not require a registration. A registration for an ATV that was issued in another state to a resident of that state is valid in NYS. If you purchase an ATV from a NYS ATV dealer on or after April 1, 2005, the dealer is required to register your ATV before it is delivered to you. To register an ATV not purchased from a NYS ATV dealer, bring the following items to a DMV office: • Acceptable proof of ownership. (Read the information that appears below). • Proof that the NYS sales tax was paid or proof of the purchase price of the ATV. If you purchased the ATV from an out-of-state ATV dealer, and the bill of sa
