Tennessee ATV Registration Fee Calculator
ATV/OHV registration in Tennessee is handled by the TN Dept. of Revenue (optional title/plates); TWRA permits and has no statewide registration requirement for privately used ATVs — requirements kick in only for public land/trail riding or aren't imposed at all. 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
- RegistrationNo statewide ATV registration requirement$0.00
- Title fee$11.00
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
- No registration for off-road use; titling is optional ($11) and optional road plates run $17.75–$18.75/yr for county roads.
- New July 2026: North Cumberland WMA riding now requires a TWRA OHV permit ($150/yr resident, $300 nonresident, day passes from $20). No snowmobile program.
What determines ATV registration cost in Tennessee?
- No statewide registration program
- Where you ride (public trails vs. private land)
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to register an ATV in Tennessee?
Tennessee has no statewide ATV registration for private use. Check local rules for public riding areas, and note that out-of-state trail systems may require their own permits.
Can I ride a registered ATV on the road in Tennessee?
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.tn.gov/revenue/title-and-registration/vehicle-registration/off-highway-vehicles.html — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.