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Operating Permit Requirements

Residents

Oregon residents who operate any off-road vehicle (ORV) on public lands must have an ATV Operating Permit displayed on the vehicle.

There are permits for the four classes of ATVs.

  • Permits are valid for two years.
  • They may be purchased from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) by calling 1-800-551-6949, or you may purchase one from a permit agent.

Permits are $10, and many permit agents charge an additional $0.50. For more information about the operating permits for different ATVs, visit the OPRD website.

Non-Residents

If you have a valid ATV Operating Permit from another state, Oregon will honor it if that state honors Oregon ATV Operating Permits. This is known as “reciprocity.” For a list of states that have reciprocity with Oregon, visit the OPRD website.

Non-residents must adhere to Oregon’s equipment and operating requirements.

Exemptions

You are not required to have an ATV Operating Permit for an ATV or ORM if the ORV is used exclusively:

  • For farming or agriculture or…
  • For forestry, tree nurseries, or growing Christmas trees or…
  • On lands owned or leased by the owner of the ORV.
Oregon ATV operating permit location
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