Permits & Reciprocity

Michigan ORV license and trail permit total $36.25; know when each is required, when the trail permit is unnecessary, and how expiration affects your plans.

Michigan ORV trail permit price is $10, added to the $26.25 license for $36.25 total; both expire March 31, so verify your route before riding.

Michigan ORV license costs $26.25; designated trails require a $10 permit, making $36.25 total. Both expire March 31 of the following year.

Michigan ORV permits for hunting access depend on the machine, land, and route. Check public-road rules, trail permits, closures, and landowner permission.

Michigan scramble areas may require an ORV license and trail permit, plus separate site entry rules. Check each machine and destination before riding.

Guided ATV tour riders in Michigan should check the operator’s commercial permit, their ORV permits, age eligibility, and route rules.

Michigan ORV permits for clubs and group rides generally apply per machine; event approval, trail access, and rider rules are separate checks.

Michigan DNR eLicense account setup starts with the purchase-or-reprint option; create a username and password, then verify the ORV permit you need.

Michigan ORV permits do not replace a snowmobile trail permit: snowmobile-only riders need the snowmobile permit, while ORV use has separate rules.

Buying a Michigan ORV license online means choosing the right permits, checking machine details, and confirming how required decals will arrive.