OHV Registration & Fees

Registration Requirements

The annual renewal period for registrations without penalty is September 1st through December 31st.

Be sure to register your OHV. All newly owned machines, or machines not yet entered into the recreational vehicle and vessel registration system (RVVRS), must be registered through the County Recorder’s Office in the owner’s county of residence.

Online Registration

Registration renewals for ATVs, ORVs, and ORMs may be renewed through the Iowa DNR Online License System. Registration and decal will be delivered via USPS mail delivery in 5 - 10 business days.

Required Information

To register you will need:

• Bill of sale/Proof of ownership
• New Vehicles - Manufacturers Statement of Origin
• Used Vehicles - Vehicle Title (if applicable) and/or Registration
• Application for Boats, Snowmobiles, ATVs and ORVs (Form #542-8067)

Renewals via County

Off-Highway Vehicles that have been entered into RVVRS may be renewed through a County Recorder's Office or the Iowa DNR Online License and Registration site. You will need to provide your DNR customer number, which is printed on your vehicle registration.

Registration Fees

• All new registrations - $18.50
• Renewals - $18.50
• Iowa DNR Nonresident User Permits - $18.50
• Duplicate registrations - $8.50
• Titles - $13.50
• Liens - $ 13.50
• Iowa DNR Nonresident User Permits - $17.50

Nonresident Permits

Iowa DNR Nonresident User permits can be purchased through the Iowa DNR Online License System. Permits purchased online will be delivered via USPS mail in 5 - 10 business days. Nonresident Permits