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If you plan to enjoy Illinois’s off-road riding areas and trails, you’ll want to know the OHV permit requirements and ATV/UTV laws you’ll need to follow.
This page will provide you with the details on OHV stickers and ATV registration for Illinois residents and out-of-state visitors.
For more information and other details regarding ATVs, UTVs, and other off-road vehicles and recreation areas, please contact your local SOS office or the IL DNR.
Illinois ATV Registration Requirements & ORV Stickers
ATV registration is required in Illinois.
ATV owners are also required to title their off-highway vehicles through the SOS.
To do so, you’ll need to visit your local SOS office and present:
- Proof of ownership for the ATV.
- Bill of Sale.
- Title application.
- Payment for the title fee and taxes.
You’ll need to also purchase an annual OHV usage stamp through a DNR-approved vendor each year.
To apply, you’ll need to:
- Visit a local DNR permit vendor: https://www.exploremoreil.com/agentlocator
- Provide proof of identity and your residency.
- Pay the OHV usage stamp fee.
Illinois OHV Permit Cost
Fees for your IL ATV title and registration include:
- Title fee: $30.
- OHV permit: $15 + $0.50 issuance fee.
Fees and local taxes may vary.
ATV & Off-Road Vehicle Laws in Illinois
Be sure to check the rules, regulations and fees for the Illinois off-road trails you plan on riding. Local laws and regulations may vary.
Regardless of whether a particular state or trail requires it, ATV/UTV and dirt bike riders and passengers should always wear the proper safety equipment and helmets while riding.
Never operate an off-road vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Failing to obey the off-road vehicle laws of Illinois and the local jurisdiction may result in tickets, fines, and penalties.
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