Register in New York State

DMV Office in Old Forge
New York DMV office in Old Forge is located on Park Ave.
Office hours are Thursday and Friday from 10am to 1:45pm.
(Please call 315-369-3301 or
315-867-1130 as hours are subject to change)
(Park Ave is the street behind the school)

New York State requires non-residents to register their snowmobiles.  As a winter visitor we would like to make your visit pleasant and easy when registering your snowmobile.  To do so, you will need the following:  

1.                  Completed Snowmobile Registration Application (MV-82SN)

2.                  Proof of Ownership (your out of state registration, title or Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin with a bill of sale)

3.                  Proof of registrant’s name and date of birth (driver’s license)

4.                  For a snowmobile not registered in your home state, a sales tax exemption form (DTF-803) 

5.                  Registration fee of $45.00.*                      

We would be happy to mail an application to you, or you may download the form on the Internet at http://www.dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv82sn.pdf and mail it to our office at 109 Mary Street, Suite 1111, Herkimer, NY 13350.  The current year’s sticker must be displayed on your sled, so please renew early.

Someone is available to answer your questions about snowmobile registrations and other DMV matters between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00a.m.at 315-867-1130. Our office hours are 8:30a.m. to 4:45p.m., Monday through Friday.


* After membership in a New York State Snowmobile Association ( NYSSA) 
Snowmobile Club is recognized in NYS, otherwise fee is $100.00.
** NYS Website to join is WWW.NYSSNOWASSOC.ORG
*** Registration is $100.00 --$10.00 goes to NYSDMV, $90.00 is for trail fees.