Fishon Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Do you need to register your atv if you intend to ride it on your own land ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmg343 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 No. As long as you stay on private property you are good. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steuben Jerry Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I keep ours registered and renew every year. Although 99.9% of the usage is on my own property. But I've forgotten (and don't have mine here to look at now), but the reg is a transferrable reg isn't it? If so, is that the only method to verify ownership? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishon Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I did a search: Now I included the link...just incase it is something that could have changed since that link was made... http://dmv.ny.gov/brochure/atvs-information-owners-and-operators http://www.nysorva.info/?page_id=443 ATV REGISTRATION AND DATE OF EXPIRATIONAn ATV must be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) if it is operated anywhere in New York State, including on the owner's property. When you register a new or used ATV for the first time, your registration will expire each year on August 31. Registrations for ATVs originally registered before April 1, 2005, will continue to expire each year on April 30. ATV dealers are required by law to register every ATV they sell to New York State residents or to non-residents before the purchaser takes delivery; unless the purchaser qualifies for an exemption from registration. A purchaser is exempt from registration when the ATV will be used exclusively: outside of New York State; at special events; for agricultural purposes; or for snow plowing other than for-hire. Dealers must have the purchaser complete and sign a "Declaration of Exemption From Snowmobile or All-Terrain Vehicle Registration" (RV-6). Unless you qualify for an exemption from registration, you cannot take delivery from an authorized dealer until after the ATV is registered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy K Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 If it's only ridden on private property then don't even worry about it ,however ,you may want to check your home owners insurance, I had a dirtbike stolen when I was a kid and the home owners insurance would not cover NONregistered off road vehicles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlammerhirt Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Helmet is also required at all times even on private property I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) however ,you may want to check your home owners insurance, I had a dirtbike stolen when I was a kid and the home owners insurance would not cover NONregistered off road vehicles. On that note...should physical injury occur either to you /family or quest...concider whether your insurance would cover treatment ..due to not being registered..if it's bad enough for a hospital run ..it may be investigated...Just a thought Edited November 19, 2015 by growalot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I register my ATV and Insure it . Total cost per year ..... about $100 . For that amount , it's worth the peace of mind . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 BTW..if you own a camp and the DEC POPs in for a visit...and yes that really does happen...they see an ATV...bet on being asked for the registration... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 So Mr.B didn't believe the links... He just called up the DMV you Have to have it registered... Now you do not need liability insurance unless you leave your property... this means even if you cross a public road or trailer it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishon Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 I never got a registration for the atv when i bought it back in 05. Looks like its going to be a fun time trying to get it registered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishon Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 I do use it on my farm for towing stuff and mowing some fields with a tow behind mower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 LOL they actually have an affidavi you need to sign for that or plowing...plowing is the good one...lol you know NYS they need their $$$$ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishon Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Its crazy. Im waiting for the day you have to register your riding mower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 OMG...those were Mr B. exact words an hour ago...hahahaha...I told him some towns may have that already...those and golf carts...lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNYBuckHunter Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Grow, you know you cant register your UTV, right? Theres different rules because of the weight. Get an orange triangle, they have similar rules as tractors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy K Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 On that note...should physical injury occur either to you /family or quest...concider whether your insurance would cover treatment ..due to not being registered..if it's bad enough for a hospital run ..it may be investigated...Just a thought These days ,anything is possible. I can't even count how many times my dirtbike has put me in the hospital and it was never an issue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Yes we do know that .....and we still have a registered Susuki from 1987...We are having a hard time killing the thing...lol That was more geared towards the family/ guest thing...but when I have gone in to the ER I have always been questioned as to how the accident happened and where it happened...I had my thigh muscle tear while I was at school working...when questioning me I explained that night before I was chased up our very steep hill fighting off the neighbors dog...workmans comp would not cover it because they said the tear was due to the stress of running backwards up a steep hill trying to escape the dog..... Edited November 20, 2015 by growalot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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