How to get your motorcycle endorsement

What you need to know

Two ways to get your endorsement

  1. Take motorcycle skills test at DLD office OR
  2. Take Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) rider skills course - no test at DLD required
    • The course must have been completed within the last 6 months
Get MSF Course Information

Either way, you will have to visit a DLD office and get a new license

  • First visit to get a motorcycle learner permit
  • If you plan to take the MSF course
    • 2nd visit will be to show completion card
  • If you plan to take the riding test at the DLD office
    • 2nd visit will be to take riding test
  • Additional visits will be required if you fail tests, do not bring the right documentation, or do not meet other requirements

Tests

  • 25-question motorcycle written knowledge test - taken at DLD office (everyone getting a motorcycle endorsement has to take this test)
  • Study the Motorcycle Handbook to prepare for the test
  • Motorcycle skills test at DLD office (if you do not take the MSF course)
    • You must provide your own motorcycle.
Retake written testMake appointment if you failed previously

Fees

  • $18.00 motorcycle endorsement fee
  • Fee for renewing or replacing your license (varies depending on type of license - view all fees)

Ready for learner permit

Make appointment for learner permitTake written test to get your learner permit

Ready for riding skills test

  • You MUST already have your learner permit to take the test at the DLD
Make appointment to take riding test at DLDI already have my learner permit

Completed MSF course, ready for full license

  • MSF course must have been completed in the last 6 months
Get full license with motorcycle endorsementI passed MSF course in past 6 months