Any time a registered snowmobile is sold to another person, the registration must also be transferred. The secretary of state must be contacted to transfer the registration of a 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 one year which begins October 1 st and ends September 30 th 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 at the time of registration renewal.
Operated exclusively on lands owned or under the control of the owner, used entirely in a safety education program conducted by a certified snowmobile safety instructor, or exclusively operated in a special event of limited duration which is conducted according to a prearranged schedule under a permit from the government unit having proper jurisdiction. 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.