Everything you need to register an ATV, UTV, or off-highway vehicle in Arizona - official agency links, fees, trail permit requirements, and safety regulations.
Arizona requires all OHVs to display a current OHV decal to operate on public lands. The decal program is administered by Arizona Game and Fish. Arizona has over 1,500 miles of designated OHV trails, with extensive BLM and Tonto National Forest access.
Annual Registration Period
Trail Permit Required
2026 OHV Registration Quick Facts
Verified 2026
ATV Fee
$25.00
annual registration
UTV / SxS Fee
$30.00
annual registration
Trail Permit?
Required
$25.00 permit fee
Min. Age
16 yrs
Check state rules
Registration Fees
Arizona OHV Registration Fees & Requirements
All OHVs operated on public lands in Arizona must display a current registration. Fees vary by vehicle type.
ATV / Quad
$25.00
Annual registration fee for standard ATVs and quads.
UTV / Side-by-Side
$30.00
Annual registration fee for UTVs and side-by-sides.
Dirt Bike / MX
$25.00
Annual registration fee for dirt bikes and motocross bikes.
Registration Period
Annual
No title required.
Safety Rules
Arizona OHV Safety Requirements
Arizona has specific safety requirements for OHV operators. Know the rules before you ride.
Requirement
Details
Minimum Age
16 years old
Helmet Required
Not Mandated (strongly recommended for all riders)
Safety Course
Voluntary (recommended for all new riders)
Title Required
No
Insurance Required
Not Required
Trail Access
Arizona OHV Trails & Public Land Access
Trail Permit Required
A separate trail permit is required to ride on managed OHV trail systems in Arizona.
Cost: $25.00.
An OHV decal is required on all public lands. Available online and at sporting goods retailers.
The OHV decal must be displayed on the front left fork or frame. AZ Green Sticker and CA decals are not reciprocated — you need an AZ OHV decal for Arizona public lands.
Street Legal: ATVs are not street-legal on Arizona highways. UTVs may be registered as ROVs (Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles) for limited road use.