Everything you need to register an ATV, UTV, or off-highway vehicle in New Hampshire — official agency links, fees, trail permit requirements, and safety regulations.
New Hampshire requires ATV registration through the NH Bureau of Trails. The state has an extensive network of OHRV (Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle) trails across state forests and on cooperating private lands.
Annual Registration Period
Helmet Required
2026 OHV Registration Quick Facts
Verified 2026
ATV Fee
$47.00
annual registration
UTV / SxS Fee
$47.00
annual registration
Trail Permit?
Not Required
Min. Age
12 yrs
Helmet required
Registration Fees
New Hampshire OHV Registration Fees & Requirements
All OHVs operated on public lands in New Hampshire must display a current registration. Fees vary by vehicle type.
ATV / Quad
$47.00
Annual registration fee for standard ATVs and quads.
UTV / Side-by-Side
$47.00
Annual registration fee for UTVs and side-by-sides.
Dirt Bike / MX
$47.00
Annual registration fee for dirt bikes and motocross bikes.
Registration Period
Annual
No title required.
Safety Rules
New Hampshire OHV Safety Requirements
New Hampshire has specific safety requirements for OHV operators. Know the rules before you ride.
Requirement
Details
Minimum Age
12 years old
Helmet Required
Required
Safety Course
Voluntary (recommended for all new riders)
Title Required
No
Insurance Required
Not Required
Trail Access
New Hampshire OHV Trails & Public Land Access
New Hampshire does not require a separate trail permit — OHV registration alone grants access to designated public land riding areas.
The state has approximately 1,400 miles of OHV-designated trails.
Popular Riding Areas
OHRV Trail System in White Mountain National Forest, Jericho Mountain State Park, Pittsburg area trails, Lancaster area, Great North Woods OHRV network.
Public Land Access
State Forests
National Forest
Private Land (cooperating)
Important Notes
New Hampshire-Specific OHV Rules
New Hampshire has a helmet requirement for all OHRV operators. Riders under 18 must complete a safety training course. NH has one of the more robust northeastern trail networks.
Street Legal: ATVs not street-legal on public roads in NH except at designated crossings.