Snowmobile License & Registration

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A snowmobile license is valid for 3 years.
To obtain a snowmobile license and registration, the owner must provide:

  • snowmobile year
  • snowmobile make
  • snowmobile model
  • snowmobile serial number
  • snowmobile engine size
  • his/her driver's license

Snowmobiles do not need to be registered with the DNR if:

  • being used to groom a state or grant-in-aid trail
  • owned and used by the federal government, another state, or a political subdivision
  • registered in a country other than the U.S. being used temporarily in Minnesota
  • currently registered in another state and not kept in Minnesota for more than 30 consecutive days
  • used exclusively in organized track-racing events
  • in transit by a manufacturer, distributor, or dealer
  • at least 15 years old in transit by an individual for use on land owned or leased by the individual
  • used exclusively for agricultural purposes.

 

Transaction Type Registration
Fee		 ELS Fee per
transaction		 Filing
Fee		 Total
Cost
Snowmobile Registration 3 Year Fee        
New (unregistered) $45.00 $1.50 $2.00 $48.50
Renewal Only $45.00 $1.50 $2.00 $48.50
Renewal and Transfer $49.00 $1.50 $2.00 $52.50
Transfer Only $4.00 $1.50 $2.00 $7.50
Duplicate Registration Card $4.00 $1.50 $2.00 $7.50
Duplicate Decal Only $0.00 $1.50 $0.00 $1.50
Dealers Demo License $50.00 $1.50 $2.00 $53.50
Manufacturer Demo License $150.00 $1.50 $2.00 $153.50
 
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