West Virginia ATV Registration Fee Calculator
ATV/OHV registration in West Virginia is handled by the West Virginia DMV (title only) 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$15.00
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
- ATVs/UTVs are titled ($15 + 6% sales tax), not registered; an optional street-legal SPV plate runs about $16/yr.
- Hatfield-McCoy trail permits are separate: $26.50 resident / $65 nonresident for 2026. Snowmobiles are title-only too.
What determines ATV registration cost in West Virginia?
- No statewide registration program
- Where you ride (public trails vs. private land)
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to register an ATV in West Virginia?
West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
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://transportation.wv.gov/DMV/Vehicle-Services/Titles/Pages/default.aspx — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.