Snowmachines
Alaska refers to snowmobiles as “snowmachines” and states that they must be registered if used anywhere other than privately owned property. Off-highway vehicles other than snowmachines don’t need to be registered, although owners can do so if they choose.
Alaska Snowmobile/ATV Registration
Snowmobiles and ATVs can be registered for two, four, or six years, with registration expiring on September 30th of the final year. Owners must complete the steps below to register with the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in Alaska.[1]
- Go to a local DMV office.
- Submit a Title & Registration Application (Form V1) along with the following:
- New Vehicles – A completed bill of sale, purchase order, or a copy of the vehicle’s warranty card.
- Used Vehicles – An affidavit declaring when and from whom the vehicle was purchased or how it was acquired.
- Pay the registration fee.