ORATVA

Transfer of Ownership

In the event the permitted vehicle is sold during a valid registration year, the Venango County ORATV permit remains with the machine. The new owner must apply for a transfer of ownership at the Venango County Treasurer’s Office and submit the following: a completed ORATV permit application, proof of valid liability insurance, a valid bill of sale or vehicle title, and an $8.00 transfer fee. The new owner will assume the remainder of the previously paid registration term associated with the ORATV registration sticker.

Acknowledgment, Assumption of Risk, and Liability Waiver

The undersigned applicant (“Applicant”) seeks permission to operate an ATV, UTV, or snowmobile on designated roads within Venango County as authorized by ordinances adopted by participating municipalities. Use of these designated roads is strictly conditioned upon compliance with all applicable laws, including the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.

Assumption of Risk

The Applicant acknowledges and understands that operating an ATV/UTV on designated roads involves inherent risks, including the risk of personal injury, property damage, or death. These risks may increase due to weather, road conditions, vehicle condition, or operator experience. The Applicant freely and voluntarily assumes all such risks, known or unknown.

Waiver and Release of Liability

The Applicant, for good and valuable consideration and intending to be legally bound, hereby waives, releases, holds harmless, and forever discharges the Oil Region ATV Association, the County of Venango, and all participating municipalities and their representatives from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, actions, or judgments arising out of or relating to the Applicant’s use of designated roads under this permit. This waiver applies to all claims arising from ordinary negligence to the fullest extent permitted by law.

By providing my electronic signature, I certify that the information above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further acknowledge that I currently maintain, and will continue to maintain, an active comprehensive insurance policy and valid registration for the vehicle identified above.