New Mexico ATV Registration Fee Calculator
ATV/OHV registration in New Mexico is handled by the NM MVD (Game & Fish administers the OHV program) and costs $50 per 2-year cycle. Snowmobiles register under the same program at similar rates. 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$50 per 2-year cycle$50.00
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
- $53 initial registration, then $50 every 2 years; an optional $7 decal allows paved-road connections. OHVs are also titled at the MVD.
- The July 2026 SB-2 fee increase explicitly excluded OHVs. Nonresidents buy a $48/2yr permit instead.
What determines ATV registration cost in New Mexico?
- OHV program fee
- Where you ride (public trails vs. private land)
- Snowmobiles under the same program
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to register an ATV in New Mexico?
Yes, for use on public lands and trails — New Mexico's OHV program charges $50 per 2 years. ATVs used exclusively on your own private property are typically exempt.
Can I ride a registered ATV on the road in New Mexico?
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://ridenm.dgf.nm.gov/new-mexico-residents/ — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.