Who must register and title?
All snowmobiles in Pennsylvania need to be registered and titled with the DCNR. Snowmobiles used in the state must also be registered and titled with the DCNR’s snowmobile / ATV section. The snowmobile registration and titling fees are NOT user fees for the privilege of using trails on state-owned land. The fees provide funding to administer the program, supply safety training materials, maintain trails on DCNR-managed parks and forests, and provide grants to profit and non-profit organizations for developing additional riding opportunities.
Two types of registration apply:
Registration
- For snowmobiles used anywhere off your own property or property leased by you, such as designated State Forest trails.
- $20 fee every two years.
Limited Registration
- For snowmobiles used solely on your own land or land leased by you.
- Free registration.
- No expiration unless ownership of vehicle changes.
Liability Insurance
If you are using your snowmobile solely on land owned or leased by you, you are are not required to get liability insurance. All other riders must carry liability insurance. Proof of that insurance must be carried with you when you ride. There are no minimum requirements or coverage standards established by DCNR or the snowmobile/ATV Law for the liability insurance.
For New York state, you MUST register your snowmobile in New York (even if you have a Pennsylvania registration). You must also have liability insurance. You do not have to display registration numbers on your sled for New York, if you already have the Pennsylvania numbers displayed.
