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Sportsmen Snowmobiling
DMV
Snowmobiles
Note: The snowmobile registration
fee will change for snowmobile registrations issued on or
after April 30, 2006 or that have an expiration date after
April 30, 2006. The fee will change for registrants who are
not members of a NYS Snowmobile Association (NYSSA) club.
See the information about the fee change in the FAQs below
about how to register your snowmobile or renew the
registration.
Does my snowmobile require a registration
in New York State?
You must register your snowmobile if you
operate the snowmobile in New York State. A registration is
not required if the snowmobile is operated on the private
property of the owner or private property the owner has a
contractual right to use. A snowmobile that is registered in
another state and owned by a resident of that state, but is
operated in NYS, must get a NYS registration. New York State
also requires a registration on trailers.
Snowmobile registration numbers are permanently assigned
to the snowmobile when it is first registered. If you have a
snowmobile that was first registered before August
1995, you must supply the numbers that attach to
your snowmobile. You must display those numbers on each side
of the snowmobile hood. The numbers must be:
- made from a reflective material,
- block style and 3 inches high or taller,
- a color different from the hood and easy to see.
- Be sure to include a hyphen or a space between the
last number and the capital letters.
New snowmobile registrations receive a Registration Decal
set. Attach the decals to each side of the hood. Validation
stickers are issued annually. Put the stickers on the upper
left-hand corner of the decal. Put the annual validation
stickers to the left of the numbers on snowmobiles
registered before 1995.
Beginning on April 30, 2006, the registration fee is $45
if you certify on form MV-82SN that you are a member of a
NYS Snowmobile Association (NYSSA) club and show proof of
membership. If you are not a member, the fee is $100.
Visit the NYSSA web
site for more information about NYSSA clubs.
How do I register my snowmobile?
To register your snowmobile, bring the
following items to a DMV office:
- A completed
form MV-82SN (Snowmobile Registration Application).
- A completed
form DTF-802 (Statement of Transaction for Sales Tax )
or proof of exemption or tax paid. The requirements and
forms for snowmobiles are the same as those for motor
vehicles. See
the information about sales tax.
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Proof of ownership and bill of sale. Non-residents can
use photocopies of proof of ownership and are not required
to pay the NYS sales tax if the snowmobile is registered
in another state.
- Proof of identity.
- Cash, check or credit card for the fee. Pay the
registration fee of $45.
How do I renew my snowmobile
registration?
You cannot renew a snowmobile registration
on-line. Use your form MV-3SN renewal notice to renew by
mail. If you do not have a renewal notice, apply for the
renewal with
form MV-82SN or visit your
local DMV
office.
For snowmobile registration that expire after April 30,
2006, the renewal fee is $45 if you certify on form MV-3SN
or MV-82SN that you are a member of a NYS Snowmobile
Association (NYSSA) club and show proof of membership. If
you are not a member, the fee is $100. Visit
the NYSSA web site
for more information about NYSSA clubs.
Are helmets required when on a
snowmobile?
Yes.
Since April 1, 1998, NYS has required each
operator and passenger on a snowmobile to wear protective
headgear approved by the Commissioner of the NYS
Office of Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation. You are not
required to wear a helmet if:
- the snowmobile is operated on property where the
operator or passenger is the property owner
- the snowmobile is operated on private property which
the operator or passenger has a contractual right to use.
This exemption does not apply if the owner or passenger is
a member of a club or association and the owner does not
receive compensation for snowmobile operation.
Is it against the law to operate a
snowmobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
Yes. A court can suspend the privilege of
a person to operate a snowmobile if the person is convicted
of snowmobiling under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The
court can also suspend the snowmobile registration. The law
also provides for strict penalties and enforcement for these
offenses. A person who refuses to take a chemical test
(breath test) immediately receives a suspension of the
privilege to operate a snowmobile, pending a DMV hearing.
How can I get more information about
snowmobile operation in NYS?
The
NYS Office of
Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation web site has
information about snowmobile insurance, safety training and
other information.
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