DNR Licensing
Register watercraft, off-road vehicles, and snowmobiles without a drive to the DNR office. We handle new registrations, renewals, transfers, and duplicate titles on site.
Minnesota requires registration for most watercraft, including powered boats, sailboats over 19 feet, and rental boats. Paddle-only canoes and kayaks under 10 feet are typically exempt. If you’re not sure whether your boat needs to be registered, stop in and we’ll check.
Whether you bought from a dealer or a private seller, first-time registration gets you your Minnesota numbers and a three-year registration decal.
Registrations are good for three years. Renew any time within 90 days before expiration.
Buying or selling a boat privately? We handle the transfer so the title and registration move cleanly to the new owner.
Class 1 ATVs (under 1,000 lbs), Class 2 ATVs (up to 2,000 lbs for hunting, trapping, or farming), off-highway motorcycles, and off-road vehicles all require DNR registration.
First-time registrations and three-year renewals are handled the same way. Bring dealer paperwork for new machines or your existing title and registration card for renewals.
Private-party sale? We move the title and registration to the new owner in one visit.
Every snowmobile used on Minnesota public land, public waters, or public road ditches must be registered. Registration runs on a three-year cycle.
New sleds get first-time registration from dealer paperwork. Three-year renewals use your current registration card.
If you’ll be using Minnesota’s groomed trails, you also need a Minnesota Snowmobile Trail Sticker. Purchase separately through the DNR or a license agent.
All three vehicle types follow the same general process: bring the current registration or signed title, photo ID, and payment. Renewals by mail are also accepted.
By mail
Send your renewal notice and a check to Falls License Bureau, 1225 Third Street, International Falls, MN 56649.
In person
Stop in during regular hours, Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Questions about what paperwork you need? Stop in and we’ll walk you through it.
Lost your boat, ATV, or snowmobile title? We can issue a duplicate. Minnesota uses a single DNR duplicate title form that covers all three vehicle types.
If there's a lien on the title, we may need release paperwork from the lender before a duplicate can issue.
The most common DNR forms, ready to download.