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Registration Requirements

Off-highway vehicles in Iowa operated on public land, public ice, or at a designated riding area must be registered with the DNR. The decal must be displayed as required and the operator must have the registration certificate either in the vehicle or on the person while the vehicle is in use. 

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.

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Renewals

Remember to renew your registration annually.  The annual renewal period for registrations without penalty is September 1 through December 31.  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.  Off-highway vehicles that have been entered into RVVRS may also be renewed through a County Recorder's Office.

Registration Process

To register you will need:

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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 can also be purchased through a network of agents statewide.  Search for agents by county or city here:  https://license.gooutdoorsiowa.com/Licensing/LocateAgent.aspx Nonresident permits may also be purchased at any County Recorder's Office.  

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