ATV / UTV registration
ATV / UTV registration in Idaho: the agency, the required documents, and the exact steps, sourced from Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) – OHV registration; titling via county ITD DMV.
Who to contact
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) – OHV registration; titling via county ITD DMV
Visit the official Idaho pageStep by step
Title the ATV/UTV through the county DMV / assessor (proof of ownership)
Purchase the IDPR OHV registration sticker (annual) online at getoutside.idaho.gov, at an authorized vendor, or by phone
Non-residents: buy the IDPR non-resident OHV user certificate before riding in Idaho
Display the OHV sticker on the vehicle; renew annually
What to bring
Fees & renewal
Fees
Not published on the official page as of September 2, 2026 — confirm the exact fee with Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) – OHV registration; titling via county ITD DMV.
Renewal
Renews annual.
Good to know
Idaho splits ATV/UTV handling: the county ITD DMV titles the machine, while IDPR issues the OHV registration sticker (Parks & Rec function). The fetched IDPR registration-permits page confirms OHV registration is required and reissued annually but did NOT print the dollar amount (fees=null). Non-residents need an IDPR non-resident OHV user certificate. Street-legal-only machines follow ITD DMV registration.
More for Idaho
General guidance
ATV and UTV registration is the most inconsistent category on this site: some states make it mandatory, some make it voluntary, and some route it through wildlife or natural-resources agencies rather than the DMV. Pick your state below for the real rule.
Some states require every ATV/UTV to be registered before it is operated anywhere, including private land. Others only require registration for use on public or state-managed trails, and a few make registration optional. The state guide below states which applies, sourced from the agency’s own page.
Because off-road vehicles are frequently regulated for trail and land use, many states register ATVs/UTVs through a department of natural resources, wildlife agency, or state parks division rather than the motor vehicle department. Check the agency named in your state guide.
Some states require a separate trail-use permit or sticker on top of registration to ride designated public trails. The state guide below notes this where the agency documents it.
Common questions
Yes — Idaho requires registration for this vehicle type. Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) – OHV registration; titling via county ITD DMV handles it; see the steps above.
Idaho lists a annual renewal cadence for this vehicle type.
It depends on the state. Some states require registration for any ATV regardless of where it is ridden; others only require it for public or state-trail use, and a few leave it entirely voluntary. Check the state guide below for the sourced rule.
It varies — some states use the DMV, others use a department of natural resources, wildlife agency, or parks division. The exact agency and its link are on your state’s guide page.