This law, known as Senate Bill S2702, became effective in February 2024. The law also raised the minimum age for supervisors of young riders on public lands from 16 to 18. Now, any ATV operator under 16 must be under the supervision of someone over 18, who must also possess an ATV safety certificate.
For a privately bought ATV, you must send DCNR: A completed application for registration and title. Proof of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Fees. Pennsylvania sales tax or proof of payment.
To register an ATV, you must provide proof of who you are. You must provide proof of identity, date of birth, and at least six points of proof of name. For the most recent listing of acceptable documents see Proofs of Identity For Registration and Title (PDF) (ID-82).
This law, known as Senate Bill S2702, became effective in February 2024. The law also raised the minimum age for supervisors of young riders on public lands from 16 to 18. Now, any ATV operator under 16 must be under the supervision of someone over 18, who must also possess an ATV safety certificate.
Despite their registration and insurance requirements in New York City, ATVs are not street-legal vehicles.
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Preserves: On State lands classified as Wild Forest, ATVs are allowed only on public motor vehicle roads, under certain circumstances (as defined in other policy criteria).
Registering a Vehicle if You are Out-of-State You can apply for a New York State registration and a title certificate by mail from outside of New York. You will need to mail these items to a local DMV office. Allow 6 weeks for your registration documents to arrive by mail.