Montana ATV Registration Fee Calculator
ATV/OHV registration in Montana is handled by the county treasurer (MT MVD; FWP trail passes) and is a one-time $61.25 permanent registration. 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
- Permanent OHV registration$61.25
- Title fee$10.30
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
- One-time permanent registration; a $20 resident OHV trail pass (2 years) is required for public-trail riding and earns a $20 registration discount.
- Snowmobiles register separately but similarly: one-time $60.50 permanent.
What determines ATV registration cost in Montana?
- OHV program fee
- Where you ride (public trails vs. private land)
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to register an ATV in Montana?
Yes, for use on public lands and trails — Montana's OHV program charges a one-time $61.25. ATVs used exclusively on your own private property are typically exempt.
Can I ride a registered ATV on the road in Montana?
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://fwp.mt.gov/activities/off-highway-vehicles — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.