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North Dakota ATV Registration Fee Calculator

ATV/OHV registration in North Dakota is handled by the NDDOT Motor Vehicle Division and costs $20 per 2-year cycle. 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

Registration due now
$20.00
Covers 2 years — averages $10.00 per year.
Each renewal (2 years)
  • OHV registration
    $20 per 2-year cycle
    $20.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • Title fee
    $5.00
One-time total: $5.00

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

  • $20 per 2 years ($5 registration + $15 trail tax), expiring in even years; exempt if you ride only private land.
  • Snowmobiles are a separate $50/2yr registration expiring in odd years.

What determines ATV registration cost in North Dakota?

  • OHV program fee
  • Where you ride (public trails vs. private land)

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to register an ATV in North Dakota?

Yes, for use on public lands and trails — North Dakota's OHV program charges $20 per 2 years. ATVs used exclusively on your own private property are typically exempt.

Can I ride a registered ATV on the road in North Dakota?

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://www.parkrec.nd.gov/business/recreation-programs/highway-vehicles-ohv/ohv-permits-registration — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.