Boats & All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Watercraft

Watercrafts include:

  • Boats
  • Canoes
  • Jet skis
  • Etc.

License & Registration

To obtain a watercraft license and registration, the owner must provide:

  • Applicants driver’s license
  • Hull material
  • Motor size
  • Signed bill of sale from owner
  • Watercraft length
  • Watercraft make
  • Watercraft model
  • Watercraft serial number (Hull number)
  • Watercraft year

Transfers

To transfer a watercraft, the transfer must be executed on a Minnesota or foreign state title. A watercraft license is valid for three years. For detailed information, visit the Department of Natural Resources website.

All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

ATV-1

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are motorized flotation-tired vehicles with 3 to 6 low pressure tires, an engine displacement of less than 800 cubic centimeters and a total dry weight of less than 900 pounds.

ATV-2

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are motorized flotation-tired vehicles with 3 to 6 low pressure tires, an engine displacement of less than 800 cubic centimeters and a total dry weight of 900 to 1500 pounds.

To obtain an ATV license and registration, the owner must provide:

  • ATV Make
  • ATV Model
  • ATV Year
  • ATV Serial Number
  • ATV Engine Size
  • ATV dry weight
  • Applicants driver’s license
  • Signed bill of sale from owner

Valid License & Registration

An ATV license is valid for three years. For detailed information, visit the Department of Natural Resources Off Highway Vehicle Riding in Minnesota page.