Recreational Vehicles
ATV, ORV, ORM, and Snowmobile Registration
Registrations for ATVs, ORVs, ORMs, and Snowmobiles are on an annual cycle and expire on December 31 of every year. Registrations are renewed from September 1 through December 31 of every year without a penalty and are non-transferable. All Off-Highway Vehicles and Snowmobiles have titles. The current cost of an OHV renewal is $18.50.
On May 1, Senate File 2423 was signed into law. Residents will no longer need to purchase a user permit to operate snowmobiles on public land & ice. Beginning July 1, the registration, renewal, and transfer registration fee for a snowmobile will be increased to $33.50.
If renewing by mail, you will need to add $2.00 per item requested for postage.
To transfer:
A signed Iowa title and bill of sale (registration) is required to transfer an OHV or Snowmobile. A signed title (if applicable), registration, and a bill of sale are required for out-of-state machines transferring into Iowa. Casual sales of OHVs and Snowmobiles are subject to Iowa Sales Tax. A receipt, bill of sale, or satisfactory evidence must be presented that sales tax was paid.
Title/Lien Fees
- Title: $13.50
- Lien: $13.50
Sales Tax
- In-state is 7% of the purchase price
- Out of state is 6% of the purchase price
Boat Registration
All Iowa boat registrations are due every three years on April 30. There will be a $5 penalty added after July 1st. Boats can NOT be used on public water if the registration has not been renewed.
To Transfer:
A signed registration and title (if titled) is required to transfer a boat registered in Iowa. A Bill of Sale, registration, and title (if titled) is required to transfer a boat that is registered in another state. Casual sales of boats are subject to Iowa Sales Tax. A receipt, bill of sale, or satisfactory evidence must be presented that sales tax was paid.
If renewing by mail, you will need to add $2.00 per item requested for postage.
Title/Lien Fees
- Boat Title: $13.50
- Boat Lien: $13.50
Sales Tax
- In-state is 7% of the purchase price
- Out of state is 6% of the purchase price
Forms
- DNR Application for Recreational Vehicles
- Affidavit for Unregistered or Untitled ATVs, Off-Road Motorcycles, Off-Road Utility Vehicles, Snowmobiles or Vessels
- Bill of Sale