New Jersey - Apply for snow mobile registration

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Procedure

To obtain a snowmobile registration:

• visit any local motor vehicle agency with your insurance ID and proof of ownership.
• show an invoice that has the date of purchase, make, model, year, serial number and dealers sales tax-satisfied stamp. If purchased from an individual, a notarized statement containing the sellers and buyers names, date of sale, make, model, year, serial number (VIN) and price is required. The sellers registration is required if it is labeled Transferable.
• complete a snowmobile registration application BA -49 and a sales tax form.
• pay the registration fee and sales tax. (If applicable)

Note: If the vehicle was purchased from a dealer, sales tax is collected at the time of the sale. If the vehicle was purchased from an individual, the 6 percent sales tax is collected at registration.
Display the permanent registration numbers in 2 3/4 high characters on both sides of the snowmobiles engine cowling so they are visible. The originally assigned registration numbers are for the vehicles lifetime. If asked by a police or environmental officer, you must produce the registration document.

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Required Documents

Proof of ownership If you purchased it from a dealership, provide the Manufacturers Statement of Origin or Certificate of Origin (MSO or COO), an invoice with the date of purchase, make, model, year, serial number and the dealer's "Sales Tax Satisfied" stamp

If you purchased the vehicle from a private owner, provide a MSO, COO or the seller's registration that indicates the vehicle was sold and a notarized letter that includes:

• Name of buyer
• Date of sale
• Make, model, year, serial number and purchase price

You will need to fill out sales tax information at MVC and will receive a "Sales Tax Satisfied" stamp upon completion.
The registration expiration date for all snowmobiles and ATV registrations is September 30th

Office Locations & Contacts

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
P.O. Box 160
Trenton, NJ 08666
(609) 292-6500 or toll free in NJ (888) 486-3339
TTY (609) 292-5120
To find MVC facility locations, hours, directions and service information, Follow the link
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Location/index.htm By phone for general information (888) 486-3339 toll-free in NJ
(609) 292-6500 out-of-state
(609) 292-5120 TTY
Customer service representatives are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Pre-recorded general information is available at all other times. By e-mail: For questions about license, registration, title, driver testing, violation or other general motor vehicle issues
For more details follow the link http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/About/ContactEmail.htm
OR For questions about vehicle inspection, emissions testing or repairs, please click here http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/About/ContactInspection.htm
More information on contacts, follow the link http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/About/Contact.htm

Eligibility

You must be 14 years old

Fees

For a New Jersey resident, the cost is $5 annually; for a nonresident the cost is $7. Proof of liability insurance for $15,000, $30,000 and $5,000 is required when registering or operating a snowmobile.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Instructions

You do not need a permit or license to operate a snowmobile in New Jersey. However the vehicle must be registered and you must observe the following regulations:

• The driver must be 14 years old if driving on public lands or waters
• Snowmobiles cannot be driven on or across public highways
• Drivers must wear approved helmets at all times
• To operate a snowmobile on New Jersey's ice-covered waters, drivers and passengers must wear Coast Guard-approved Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) Violators are subject to fines $25 for the first offense, $50 for the second offense and $100 for all subsequent offenses
• Drivers should be familiar with the MVC Snowmobile manual

Required Information

• Insurance ID
• Proof of ownership

Need for the Document

Snowmobiling is one of the more popular winter sports in America. Because of this, there is a need for increased attention to the safe use of snowmobiles. This sport or recreational vehicle is designed to travel over ice or snow with sled type runners, skis on endless belt tread, cleats or with a combination of these. You will enjoy snowmobiling in safety.

A snowmobile cannot be driven or permitted to be driven on or across a public highway or on public land or waters of this state unless the registration is valid. New Jersey residents who ride their snowmobiles in the state must register their vehicle locally. If you reside in New Jersey and have registered your snowmobile in another state but also want to ride in this state, you must additionally register your vehicle here.

Information which might help

Use of snowmobiles in state parks Properly registered snowmobiles are permitted in some areas of High Point, Wawayanda, Ringwood State Parks and the Stokes and Worthington State Forests in North Jersey. You can check with the park superintendent in advance for more details.

Contact the Division of Parks and Forestry at (800) 843-6420 for more information. For more details on snowmobile License & Snowmobile manual, follow the link http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/Snowmobile.htm
For more details on registration of snow mobile follow the link http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Vehicle/Snowmobiles.htm

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Others

You can plan your snowmobile outing at any snowmobile site including one of these New Jersey facilities: North

• High Point State Park, Sussex (973) 875-4800
• Ringwood State Park, Ringwood (973) 962-7031
• Stokes State Forest, Branchville (973) 948-3820
• Upper Greenwood Lake/Waywayanda State Park (973) 853-4462
• Worthington State Forest, Columbia (908) 841-9575

South

• Bass River State Forest, New Gretna (609) 296-1114
• Belleplain State Forest, Woodbine (609) 861-2404
• Lebanon State Forest, Lisbon (609) 726-1191
• Warren Grove Recreation Area, Barnegat Township (609) 296-1114
• Wharton State Forest, Hammonton (609) 561-0024

To ensure conditions are ideal for snowmobiling, please call before traveling to the site of your choice. Most facilities do not require additional licensing or registration to operate a snowmobile, but they may require a permit or have certain restrictions. And, check that your required registration and insurance coverage are up-to-date.
Before you turn the ignition key for the first time, become thoroughly familiar with the manual supplied with the machine, this helpful safety handbook, and the manufacturers advice for snowmobilers.