Registrations

Snowmobiling Registration Requirements

On or before November 1 of each year, the owner of each snowmobile must register the snowmobile with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR). IDPR or its authorized vendors issue the owner a registration. The registration fee is $32.50 for personal machines, $62.50 for rental machines (a $1.50 vendor fee is included in those figures). The owner has the opportunity to designate the registration fees to the county snowmobile program of his/her choosing. IDPR sends 85% of the registration fee to that county (15% of the registration fee goes for administrative costs). All registrations are valid from November 1 to October 31 of the following year. Idaho Code 67-7103

Each snowmobile must be registered before it leaves the premises at the time of sale from any snowmobile dealer. The purchaser of a used snowmobile, which has been previously registered, must transfer the registration within 15 days of the sale. The department or its vendors will prepare a new registration with the purchaser's name and address. The transfer fee is $4.50. Applications for an Idaho title must be filed at the nearest county assessor's office. Idaho Code 67-7103

Nonresident certificate requirements

Idaho requires all out-of-state snowmobilers to purchase a nonresident snowmobile user certificate. The certificate costs $32.50 and is available at authorized snowmobile registration vendors. It is good for a period of one year. Short term certificates are not available. Nonresidents may designate their certificate fees to the county snowmobile program of their primary use.

Where Can I Register My Snowmobile?

Click here for a list of snowmobile registration vendors in Idaho organized by county.

Snowmobile registration stickers can be renewed annually at any of the locations listed in the document above, by mail or online. See your registration renwal notice for additional details.

What are the county snowmobile and state snowmobile accounts?

Each county with a snowmobile program is entitled to 85% of the registration fees designated for that county. The money may only be used for county snowmobile programs. The moneys are used for the maintenance and operation of snowmobile trail groomers, signing of snowmobile trails, plowing parking lots, and maintaining warming shelters. Up to 15% of the state snowmobile account generated each year may be used by the department for administrative costs, such as the cost of the sticker and mailing renewal notices.

What is the county snowmobile advisory committee?

The County commissioners of any county with a designated snowmobile program appoint a snowmobile committee to serve in an advisory capacity relating to the spending of moneys in the county snowmobile fund. Any person selected to be on the committee must be an active snowmobiler. Contact your county commissioners for information on your county snowmobile advisory committee.

Registration stickers

The registration stickers must be placed on the right and left side of the cowling of the snowmobile and be visible and legible at all times. Placing the registration stickers on places other than the right and left side of the cowling invalidates the registration. Idaho Code 67-7103