Snowmobile manufacturers need to be licensed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources if snowmobiles are demonstrated, tested or researched.
A manufacturer's license is not necessary if snowmobiles are not in operation or use.
Manufacturers receive 1 license plate with their license.
Additional plates cost $4 per plate.
Manufacturer license is not transferable.
Application for Snowmobile Manufacturer's License.
Refer to the information in the MN Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) 2025 Minnesota Snowmobile Regulations
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Snowmobile registration fees: Type of transaction |
Fee |
Issuing fee |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail use registration | $105 | $8.50 | 3 fiscal years |
| Non-trail use registration | $45 | $8.50 | 3 fiscal years |
| Renewal - trail use registration | $105 | $6 | 3 fiscal years |
| Renewal - non-trail use registration | $45 | $6 | 3 fiscal years |
| Transfer - trail use registration only | $10 | $8.50 | |
| Collector registration (unlimited use) | $6 | $8.50 | Non-expiring |
| Renewal & transfer - trail use registration | $115 | $8.50 | |
| Duplicate registration card | $10 | $6 | |
| Duplicate registration decal only | $0 | $6 | |
| Dealer's registration (new) | $50 | $8.50 | 1 year |
| Dealer's registration (renewal) | $50 | $6 | |
| Manufacturer's registration (new or renewal) | $150 | $8.50 | 1 year |
| Manufacturer's registration (new or renewal) | $150 | $6 | 1 year |
| Annual State Trail sticker | $50 | $1 | Nov.1 - Apr.30 |
| Annual State Trail sticker (Penalty) | $70 | $1 | Nov.1 - Apr.30 |
July 1 - June 30
Snowmobile Registrations Procedures and Fees