Permits & Reciprocity

Montana OHV safety certificate replacements start with the original course provider or Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks records.

Montana’s online OHV safety course generally starts at age 12, but completion does not replace permits, supervision, or road-use rules.

Time the Montana safety course takes depends on its format and provider; allow several hours, save proof of completion and check separate permit rules.

Montana safety course cost depends on the provider and certificate needs; verify course approval, total fees and separate permit requirements before enrolling.

Montana safety education requirements for ATV and UTV riders depend on age, machine type, and riding location.

Buying permits for a Montana group trip means checking each machine’s status, matching permits to vehicles, and confirming rental and route rules before riding.

Montana permits for a second ATV or UTV are machine-specific, so check each vehicle’s registration and trail-pass status before riding.

Letting a visitor ride your Montana quad? Check nonresident permit rules, machine paperwork, route access, and road-use requirements before setting out.

Montana permits for a borrowed ATV or UTV depend on its registration, your residency, and where you ride; verify each before heading out.

A Montana ATV or UTV rental may not include its trail pass. Confirm the permit, machine coverage, and route access with the rental shop before riding.