ATV / UTV registration

How to register a ATV or UTV in Massachusetts

✓ Sourced from Massachusetts Environmental Police - Boat, ATV and Snowmobile Registration Bureau (MassWildlife/DFG)Registration required

ATV / UTV registration in Massachusetts: the agency, the required documents, and the exact steps, sourced from Massachusetts Environmental Police - Boat, ATV and Snowmobile Registration Bureau (MassWildlife/DFG).

Who to contact

Massachusetts Environmental Police - Boat, ATV and Snowmobile Registration Bureau (MassWildlife/DFG)

Visit the official Massachusetts page

Step by step

How to register in Massachusetts.

Step 1
Pay the 6.25% Massachusetts sales tax (Form ST-6/ST-6E) if not already paid
Step 2
Complete the Boat, ATV and Snowmobile Registration and Titling Application
Step 3
Submit application, documents and payment in person at one of 5 Environmental Police registration offices or by mail

What to bring

Required documents.

Bill of Sale (on company letterhead if bought from a business)
Proof sales tax paid (Form ST-6 or ST-6E), or a copy of an existing MA DOT registration/title as proof of tax
Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (if new)
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Completed Registration and Titling Application
Check/money order payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or credit/debit card (no cash)

Fees & renewal

Fees

Resident ATV registration $44 (2 years); Non-resident $33 (1 year)

Renewal

Renews biennial.

Good to know

State law (Ch. 90B) requires registration of any ATV. Handled by the Massachusetts Environmental Police, NOT the RMV. Resident registrations are valid 2 years (biennial); non-resident 1 year. Operators under 18 must complete the OHV safety course.

Source: Massachusetts Environmental Police - Boat, ATV and Snowmobile Registration Bureau (MassWildlife/DFG) · checked September 2, 2026. Read our sourcing methodology.

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General guidance

About ATV or UTV registration.

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.

Mandatory vs voluntary registration

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.

The agency is often not the DMV

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.

A trail permit is sometimes separate from registration

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

The practical details.

Do I have to register a ATV or UTV in Massachusetts?

Yes — Massachusetts requires registration for this vehicle type. Massachusetts Environmental Police - Boat, ATV and Snowmobile Registration Bureau (MassWildlife/DFG) handles it; see the steps above.

How often do I need to renew?

Massachusetts lists a biennial renewal cadence for this vehicle type.

Do I have to register an ATV I only ride on my own private land?

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.

Which agency registers an ATV or UTV?

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.

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