The secretary of state must be contacted to transfer the registration of a snowmobile. Contact the secretary of state to register your snowmobile. In addition to registration of a snowmobile in Michigan or from another state or province, a person who desires to operate a snowmobile in this state shall purchase a snowmobile trail permit sticker. The snowmobile trail permit sticker shall be valid for a period of 1 year which begins October 1 and ends September 30 of the following year. Snowmobile trail permits are available from snowmobile dealers and many retail businesses located adjacent to or near the Michigan snowmobile trail system.
Permits are available from the secretary of state an the time of registration renewal.
It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile without having a valid registration sticker permanently attached and visibly displayed on the forward half of the snowmobile. The trail permit sticker shall be permanently affixed to the forward half of the snowmobile. Helmet-All persons operating or riding on a snowmobile must wear a Department of Transportation approved crash helmet. Lighting-All snowmobiles must display a lighted headlight and taillight at all times during operation. Sturdy gloves that provide both hand and finger protection and a secure grip on the controls.