OHV Registration vs. Permit

Who must register:

Colorado residents are required to register their OHVs with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and must provide acceptable proof of ownership.
Non-residents are not required to register their OHVs (but may choose to do so). If a non-resident chooses to register their OHV they are required to provide acceptable proof of ownership.

Registration Renewals are required annually and are valid from April 1 through March 31 each year.

Who must purchase a permit:

Colorado residents with PLATED VEHICLES (off road + street legal vehicles, including motorcycles) are required to purchase a permit.
Non-residents are required to purchase a permit regardless of whether or not they choose to register.

Fishing Fees

CPW Fishing App

CPW Match A Hatch App

CPW Fishing Page

New ANS Stamp Required in 2019

Motorboats and sailboats must have an ANS Stamp prior to launching in Colorado in 2019.

Boat owners are required to purchase the ANS Stamp and operators must retain proof of purchase (electronic or printed receipt) on his or her person, the motorboat or sailboat, when operating the vessel (C.R.S. 33-10.5-104.5).

Motorboats and Sailboats from Colorado - $25.00
- Colorado residents will purchase the ANS stamp at the time of registration. If you register/renew your vessel online or via a registration renewal postcard, the cost of the ANS stamp appears as part of your total amount due. You do NOT need to manually add another $25 to your payment for an ANS Stamp.
- Motorboats or sailboats documented by the U.S. Coast Guard or otherwise exempt from in-state registration can purchase purchase their ANS stamp online or at any sales location beginning January 1, 2019.
Motorboats and Sailboats from Another State - $50.00
- Non-residents can purchase their ANS stamp online or at any sales location beginning January 1, 2019.

*Fee prices are listed as of Oct 2019