California: California requires all ATVs to be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. If the title is missing, an Application for Duplicate or Transfer of Title may be required along with a bill of sale. California also mandates an off-highway vehicle identification sticker that must be renewed annually.
Your registration card must be carried while riding your ATV or snowmobile. The card should be on your person or in the vehicle and shown upon demand to a law enforcement officer.
Your registration card must be carried while riding your ATV or snowmobile. The card should be on your person or in the vehicle and shown upon demand to a law enforcement officer.
You need to register your ATV or snowmobile before operating it in Massachusetts.
California: California requires all ATVs to be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. If the title is missing, an Application for Duplicate or Transfer of Title may be required along with a bill of sale. California also mandates an off-highway vehicle identification sticker that must be renewed annually.
To register your limited use vehicle, bring the following an RMV Service Center: You must complete and sign the Registration and Title Application if you are the owner. If the vehicle is purchased from a Massachusetts licensed dealer, the dealer will complete the application.
Obtain a Bill of Sale In the state of Massachusetts, this is typically only necessary for registration if the vehicle is exempt from the Certificate of Title because of its age. In that case, the bill of sale and the previous owner's registration is needed to register the vehicle in Massachusetts.
No person between 14 - 16 years of age shall operate an all-terrain vehicle or a recreation utility vehicle with an engine capacity greater than 90 cubic centimeters. When operating such vehicles 90 cubic centimeters or less, persons between 14 - 16 years of age must be directly supervised by an adult.
All OHVs must be currently registered in Massachusetts under MGL c. 90B. New Massachusetts Recreation Vehicle Laws require the display of registration on the left and right side of the vehicle.
Although Massachusetts does allow UTVs and OHVs to use public roads for up to 4 miles when traveling to and from off-roading areas, it is not possible to register a UTV in Massachusetts as a regular street legal vehicle for reasons discussed below.