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
- OHV registration$20 per 2-year cycle$20.00
- Title fee$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.