Fillable Form 9400-210 - Snowmobile Registration Application (Page 2 of 3) in pdf

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Snowmobile Registration Application

Form 9400-210 (R. 11-12)

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Notice: This form may be used for any application filed pursuant to s. 350.12, Wis. Stats. The Department will not consider your

application unless you provide all necessary information. Personally identifiable information provided may be used to determine

identity of the applicant, eligibility for approvals, participation in natural resources surveys, other enforcement purposes, and may be

provided to requesters as required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law [ss. 19.31-19.39, Wis. Stats.]. A social security number or federal

employer identification number is collected on behalf of the Department of Revenue for tax purposes.

Public and commercial registration fees reflect a two-year registration cycle that begins on April 1st of the year issued and

ends on June 30th two years after. Registration fees are not prorated.

B. SNOWMOBILE INFORMATION

“Snowmobile” means an engine-driven vehicle that is manufactured solely for snowmobiling that has an endless belt tread and sled-

type runners, or skis, to be used in contact with snow. All snowmobiles must be 48 inches wide or less. The definition includes a

child-sized snowmobile, except see below for additional information. [s. 340.01(58a), Wis. Stats.]

A child’s snowmobile is a snowmobile that is driven by a 4-HP (~120 CC) or less engine.

• Operating a child’s snowmobile on public areas – A child’s snowmobile needs to be registered. This also includes frozen

waters. (IMPORTANT: Refer to the Wisconsin Snowmobile Laws pamphlet PUBL-LE-201 for child’s snowmobile and age-riding

restrictions.)

• Operating a child’s snowmobile in sanctioned races, derbies, competitions or exhibitions – Under these circumstances,

registration is not required.

• Operating a child’s snowmobile on private property – Registration is not required when operated only on private property and

is not operated on any part of a public trail.

A vehicle that has inflatable tires is not considered a snowmobile even if skis are attached. An ATV or similar machine that is converted

with an aftermarket kit, complete with skis and a track cannot be registered as a snowmobile and cannot be ridden on snowmobile trails.

C. REGISTRATION TYPE

A snowmobile must be registered for public, private or antique use types.

1. New Registration Public Use: Public Use registration allows you to operate on any areas open to the public and on private

property with the appropriate permission. Public use registration is required to operate on the frozen surface of any lake or stream.

2. New Registration Private Property Use: Private Property Use registration is available for snowmobiles that are used on land owned or

leased by you or a member of your immediate family. The private property use registration is non-transferable and does not expire.

3. Transfer (change of ownership): Application must be submitted within 10 days of purchase for a snowmobile previously registered

in Wisconsin. Include the previous owner’s registration certificate and/or indicate the registration number on the form.

4. Transfer & Renewal: You can renew the public registration with your transfer application if the registration decals are expired.

5. Renewal: The current registered owner can renew the registration for two years.

6. Duplicate Certificate: A certificate can be replaced if lost or stolen.

7. Duplicate Decals: Non-expired decals can be replaced if lost or stolen.

8. Antique: Any snowmobile with model year 1966 or earlier may be registered as Antique. The antique registration is non-transferable

and does not expire.

9. Municipal Registration: Municipal registration is available for government use only (county, city, village or police).

10. Commercial Certificate: Every person who is a snowmobile manufacturer, dealer, distributor, renter or any combination thereof,

engaged in business in the state shall register with the department and obtain a Commercial Snowmobile certificate. Complete

Sections A, C & E.

11. Additional Commercial Plates: Additional plates may be ordered with original and renewal Commercial Certificate applications.

A current Commercial Certificate holder may also order additional plates.

ATTENTION WISCONSIN DEALERS: REGISTRATION APPLICATION AND PAYMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 5 DAYS

OF THE SALE FOR SNOWMOBILES SOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP.

TO OPERATE SNOWMOBILE:

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DEALER PURCHASED SNOWMOBILES: To operate the snowmobile, the operator must carry the Applicant’s copy signed by the

dealer until the certificate and/or decals are received.

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ALL PRIVATE PURCHASED SNOWMOBILES AND PRESENT OWNERS: No person may operate and no owner may give

permission for the operation of any snowmobile within this state unless the snowmobile is registered for public or private use AND

has the registration decals displayed as required, OR the snowmobile registration application is VALIDATED at a Department of

Natural Resources office or validated at an authorized validation site.

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