Recreational Vehicles
Registration & Sale Forms
- DNR Application for Recreational Vehicles
- Affidavit for Unregistered or Untitled ATVs, Off-Road Motorcycles, Off-Road Utility Vehicles, Snowmobiles or Vessels
- Bill of Sale - ATV/ORV/ORM/Snowmobile
- Bill of Sale - Boat and Trailer
Boat Registration
Registration and renewal of boats are done in the Recorder’s Office. Boat registrations must be renewed every three years and are transferable. These can be acquired starting January 1st of the new registration cycle and are valid for three years. All Iowa registrations expire on April 30th of the renewal year. Boat registrations can be renewed from January 1 through April 30 without penalty for current cycle decals.
A signed registration and title (if titled) is required to transfer a boat registered in Iowa. A Bill of Sale, registration and title (if titled) is required to transfer a boat that is registered in another state. Casual sales of boats are subject to Iowa Sales Tax. A receipt, bill of sale or satisfactory evidence must be presented that sales tax was paid.
If renewing by mail, you will need to add $2.00 per item requested for postage.
Boat Registration and Renewal Fees
Helpful Resources
- Boat Registration Guide - Iowa DNR
- Iowa Boating Laws and Responsibilities
- Boating Information - Iowa DNR
- Registering a Boat Without Registration and/or Title - Iowa DNR
ATV, ORV, ORM and Snowmobile Registration
See the Press Release for 2027 Renewal
Registrations for ATVs, ORVs, ORMs and Snowmobiles are on an annual cycle and expire December 31 of every year. Registrations are renewed September 1 through December 31 of every year without a penalty and are non-transferable. All Off-Highway Vehicles and Snowmobiles have titles. Current cost of a renewal is $18.50.
Non-resident riders of ATV/ORV/OHVs and snowmobiles are required to have a $18.50 user permit when riding on public land, public ice and designated trails in Iowa in addition to the registration decal from their state of residence.
If renewing by mail, you will need to add $2.00 per item requested for postage.
Proof of Insurance is required for snowmobiles.
A signed Iowa title and bill of sale (registration) is required to transfer an OHV or Snowmobile. A signed title (if applicable), registration and a bill of sale are required for out-of-state machines transferring into Iowa. Casual sales of OHVs and Snowmobiles are subject to Iowa Sales Tax. A receipt, bill of sale or satisfactory evidence must be presented that sales tax was paid.
Helpful Iowa DNR Resources
