ATV Registration

West Virginia ATV & OHV
Registration 2026

Everything you need to register an ATV, UTV, or off-highway vehicle in West Virginia - official agency links, fees, trail permit requirements, and safety regulations. West Virginia has transformed former coal mining and timber lands into one of the most impressive ATV trail systems in the eastern United States. The Hatfield-McCoy Trail System alone covers over 700 miles of trails. No statewide OHV registration, but Hatfield-McCoy requires a separate permit.

Trail Permit Required Helmet Required

2026 OHV Registration Quick Facts Verified 2026

ATV Fee

Check agency

UTV / SxS Fee

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Trail Permit?

Required

$30.00 permit fee

Min. Age

12 yrs

Helmet required

Registration Fees

West Virginia OHV Registration Fees & Requirements

All OHVs operated on public lands in West Virginia must display a current registration. Fees vary by vehicle type.

ATV / Quad

Contact agency

Annual registration fee for standard ATVs and quads.

UTV / Side-by-Side

Contact agency

Annual registration fee for UTVs and side-by-sides.

Registration Period

Annual

No title required.

Safety Rules

West Virginia OHV Safety Requirements

West Virginia has specific safety requirements for OHV operators. Know the rules before you ride.

Requirement	Details
Minimum Age	12 years old
Helmet Required	Required - riders under Under 18 must wear a helmet
Safety Course	Voluntary (recommended for all new riders)
Title Required	No
Insurance Required	Not Required

Trail Access

West Virginia OHV Trails & Public Land Access

Trail Permit Required

A separate trail permit is required to ride on managed OHV trail systems in West Virginia. Cost: $30.00.

Hatfield-McCoy Trails day pass ($30) or annual pass required. This is the primary public trail system in West Virginia.

2,000+ miles of OHV-designated trails in West Virginia

Purchase West Virginia Trail Permit

Popular Riding Areas

Hatfield-McCoy Trail System (Rockhouse, Bear Wallow, Pinnacle Creek, Buffalo Mountain, Pocahontas, Beartown, Warrior), Monongahela NF (limited).

Public Land Access

Important Notes

West Virginia-Specific OHV Rules

Hatfield-McCoy Trail System is world-class and a major economic driver for southern WV. Helmet required for riders under 18. Trail towns along the system welcome ATV riders on designated street routes.

Street Legal: ATVs not generally street-legal in West Virginia outside trail town corridors.

Data last verified: January 1, 2025

Source: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (wvdnr.gov). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and requirements directly with the agency before registering.

West Virginia

ATV / OHV Registration