Illinois ATV Registration Fee Calculator
ATV/OHV registration in Illinois is handled by the Illinois DNR (usage stamp); SOS titles and costs $15.5 per year. Rules differ sharply from road vehicles: most states require OHV registration only for riding on public lands or designated trails, and street use generally isn't allowed regardless.
Your atv
- OHV registration$15.50
- Title fee$30.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-16. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
Good to know
- $15 OHV usage stamp + $0.50 issuance (expires March 31), with exemptions for your own residential property and farm use; an $11 public-access decal applies at IDNR grant-assisted riding areas.
- ATVs bought since 1998 are titled through the Secretary of State ($30). Snowmobiles register separately with the DNR at $45 per 3 years.
What determines ATV registration cost in Illinois?
- OHV program fee
- Where you ride (public trails vs. private land)
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to register an ATV in Illinois?
Yes, for use on public lands and trails — Illinois's OHV program charges $15.5 per year. ATVs used exclusively on your own private property are typically exempt.
Can I ride a registered ATV on the road in Illinois?
Generally no — OHV registration does not confer street-legal status. Limited road crossings or special local ordinances may allow short segments; street-legal conversion is a separate (and in many states unavailable) process.
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Sources: https://dnr.illinois.gov/grants/ohvfaq.html — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.