Snowmobile Registration

Renewal Period for Registrations: Sept. 1 - Dec. 31

The renewal period for snowmobile registrations without penalty is September 1st through December 31st, annually.

Be sure to register your snowmobile every year.

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.

Registration Process

To register you will need:

• Bill of sale/Proof of ownership
• Vehicle Title (if applicable)
• Vehicle Registration
• Application for Boats, Snowmobiles, ATVs and ORVs (Form #542-8067)

Snowmobiles which have been entered into RVVRS may be renewed either 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.

Nonresident User Permits

Nonresident user permits are available at the county recorder's office, any license agent that sells hunting and fishing licenses, or the Iowa DNR Online License and Registration site.

Snowmobile Registration

Online Registration

• Registration renewals for snowmobiles may be renewed through the Iowa DNR Online License and Registration System Sales Site.
• Registration and decal will be delivered via USPS mail in 5 - 10 business days.
• New registrations, transfers, and title/lien requests will still need to be processed at your County Recorder's Office in your county of residence.

User Permit Information

• Nonresident User Permits are required for all nonresident snowmobilers operating on public land, public ice, and designated snowmobile trails. 
• The nonresident user permit decal must be affixed to your machine for it to be legal.
• Nonresident user permits can be purchased through the Iowa DNR Online Hunting/Fishing License System. Permits purchased online will be delivered via USPS mail in 5 - 10 business days.

Missing Paperwork?

Do you have a vehicle that you are unable to obtain the proper paperwork? Visit our vehicle or vessel bonding page for complete instructions and how to contact the DNR to start the bonding process.