How To Register A Dirtbike Bike In Massachusetts

by Kelly Cash (posted to the NER Facebook Group on 06/05/2020)

MA OHV Application There was a great question posted by Chris Harris asking how to navigate this process, where a few others too wanted to know more than. I crafted a quick how-to.

Visit your nearest Massachusetts Ecology Police, also known every bit the Gunkhole and Recreation Registration and Titling Bureau. Listing of Office Locations
Bring the following items with yous:

- Current motorcycle registration, or title, every bit proof you paid sales tax.
- Completed Registration/Titling Application (or complete this at the office, they will assist y'all if needed). Link to awarding covering multiple recreation vehicle types. If that link does non work, go to this link and scroll to Registration and Titling Application.
- License/photo ID.
- Money (accepted methods are credit/debit carte du jour, check or money lodge – cash is not accepted). Make payable to the "Republic of Massachusetts":
  - $44 for ii years (MA resident)
  - $33 (1 year but) for Non-Residents.

MA OHV Proof of Sales Tax Statement

MA OHV Registration Methods

If the offices are closed due to COVID-19, you may mail in the above. Make a photo copy of the registration and form, and pay by bank check or money social club, and should be made payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

FAQ's I felt may be useful here:

How long is the OHV registration valid?
-Good for ii years and the OHV flavour is May 1 through November 1.
Where are the MA OHV parks located?
-Locate a park near yous: https://world wide web.mass.gov/ser…/notice-a-land-park-ohv-riding-trail
-Hodges Village Dam, Oxford, MA requires an OHV sticker and is not on the in a higher place list equally it falls under the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. https://www.nae.usace.army.mil/…/Recrea…/Hodges-Village-Dam/
If I am looking for dirt roads, are in that location whatever other non-OHV areas/roads in MA I may ride my motorcycle?
-Aye, there are a number of options as there are many dirt roads in Massachusetts. If you want to become lost, follow the off-roadentz, Paul Provost and Ken Struble. All kidding aside, hither are some ideas:
-Rutland Country Prison house Camps, Rutland, MA.
-Hodges Village Dam, Oxford, MA.
-Hawley State Park, Hawley, MA.
-H.O. Melt Country Forest, Colrain, MA.
-Wendell Stat Forest, Wendell, MA.
-Central and Western Mass has many dirt roads.
-Follow other NER folks.
-Respect all signs, individual property, etc. Be prophylactic and have fun.
Can I register if I am out of land?
-Yes, information technology's $33 for not-residents.
Tin can I take my cruiser, large adventure bike, etc. into the OHV parks? (Sense of humor warning)
-Sure, watch this!: https://youtu.be/EMrxee_fazo
Who is the contact for the Massachusetts OHV Coordinator?
-Scott Morrill – 436 Dwight Street, 5th Floor, Springfield, MA 01102. Telephone: 413-7552143 https://world wide web.mass.gov/servic…/off-highway-vehicle-programme-ohv
Could I take my kids riding?
-Operators under 18 years of age must have the OHV Prophylactic and Responsibility Course to legally operate in Massachusetts.
How may I get involved in OHV programs?
–https://www.mass.gov/servic…/off-highway-vehicle-program-ohv

Resources Links where most of this information is located:
1. https://www.mass.gov/…/start-fourth dimension-atv-and-snowmobile-regist…
2. https://www.mass.gov/servic…/off-highway-vehicle-program-ohv