Get motorcycle endorsement learner permit

Through this process, you will take the written test at a DLD office and a get motorcycle learner permit.

What you need to know

**All riders under 21 years of age must wear a helmet.

Engine size licensing restrictions

You will be licensed to ride motorcycles based on the engine size of the motorcycle you ride to complete the rider skills test. This is true for the test whether you take it at a DLD office or as part of an MSF course. These restrictions are:

0 = 99 cc or less
2 = 249 cc or less
3 = 649 cc or less

If you are tested on a motorcycle with 650 cubic centimeters or more, you will have no restriction on your license and may ride any motorcycle of any size.

If you are tested on a three-wheeled motorcycle, you will have a restriction on your license, allowing you only to ride three-wheeled motorcycles.  This includes two (2) wheels on the front or the rear of the motorcycle.

For the first two (2) months of the motorcycle learner permit, you will be restricted to riding a motorcycle with:

  • No passengers.
  • No riding between the hours of 10:00 pm and 6:00 am unless it is to or from the rider's residence, place of employment, agricultural operation, or in an emergency.
  • No riding on highways posted more than 60 miles an hour.
  • There are no restrictions for the third through six (6) months.

Riders less than 19 years of age are required to hold the motorcycle learner permit for a minimum of two (2) months unless the rider provides evidence that the Motorcycle Safety Foundations Basic Rider Education course has been successfully completed.

Note: If you are 15 years and six (6) months old and hold a valid learner permit or license for any classification, you may enroll in and complete a motorcycle rider course.

What you need to do

  1. Fill out application and make appointment

    • REQUIRED: Online application
    • SAVE TIME: Make appointment

  2. Gather your documents

  3. At your appointment

    • Have your confirmation number ready to check-in
    • Have photo taken
    • If applicable, present documents for name/address change
    • Pass eye test
    • Pay the non-refundable fee of $18.00 for your motorcycle endorsement
    • Pay the non-refundable fee for renewing or replacing your current license (see below)
    • Take and pass the motorcycle written knowledge test.

  4. Check the expiration date on your current license

    • If it is less than 6 months from now, you will RENEW your license to add the motorcycle endorsement
    • If is is more than 6 months from now, you will REPLACE your license to add the motorcycle endorsement

    Choose the appropriate appointment button below based on your expiration date

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Learner permit restrictions

  • For the first two (2) months of the motorcycle learner permit, you will be restricted to riding a motorcycle with:
    • No passengers.
    • No riding between the hours of 10:00 pm and 6:00 am unless it is to or from the rider's residence, place of employment, agricultural operation, or in an emergency.
    • No riding on highways posted more than 60 miles an hour.
  • There are no restrictions for the third through six (6) months.
  • Riders less than 19 years of age are required to hold the motorcycle learner permit for a minimum of two (2) months unless the rider provides evidence that the Motorcycle Safety Foundations Basic Rider Education course has been successfully completed.

Note: If you are 15 years and six (6) months old and hold a valid learner permit or license for any classification, you may enroll in and complete a motorcycle rider course.

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