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North Dakota Snowmobile Registration Fee Calculator

Snowmobile registration in North Dakota is handled by the NDDOT Motor Vehicle Division and costs $50 per 2-year cycle. Like most snow states, registration is generally required for riding on public lands and trails, with your own property exempt — and trail passes or club memberships are often a separate (sometimes larger) cost than the registration itself.

Your snowmobile

Registration due now
$50.00
Covers 2 years — averages $25.00 per year.
Each renewal (2 years)
  • Registration
    $50 per 2-year cycle
    $50.00
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

  • $50 per 2 years ($5 registration + $45 trail tax), expiring in odd years. Nonresident permit $25/yr.

What determines snowmobile registration cost in North Dakota?

  • Registration fee/cycle
  • Trail passes/permits where required
  • Where you ride (public trails vs. private land)

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to register a snowmobile in North Dakota?

Yes, for riding beyond your own property — North Dakota's program charges $50 per 2 years. Check the notes for trail-pass requirements on top.

Is a trail pass the same as registration in North Dakota?

No — registration is the state's ownership/operation requirement, while trail passes or club fees fund groomed trail systems and are often charged separately. Many riders' biggest annual cost is the trail side, not the registration.

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Official North Dakota resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

Data last reviewed 2026-07-16.