Motorcycle endorsement

How to add a motorcycle endorsement to your driver license
Follow the step-by-step instructions to enroll in a Basic Rider Course or apply for a permit.

NOTE: Anyone under the age of 18 is required to take the Motorcycle Safety Education Program Basic Rider Course before receiving a motorcycle endorsement.

Enroll in Basic Rider Course- no motorcycle permit required to take rider course

• STEP 1- TAKE BASIC RIDER COURSE
  • Register with an approved motorcycle training provider
  • Take motorcycle training course
• STEP 2- GET COURSE COMPLETION DOCUMENTS
  • 100% participation required
  • Must successfully complete course
  • Will receive a stamped waiver form and completion card
    *NOTE: you must add a motorcycle endorsement to your license before you begin riding after completing the course
• STEP 3- GET MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT
  • Must bring course completion documents to a driver testing center and prove your identity by passing 6 Point ID Verification
  • Must apply for a motorcycle permit
  • Must be at least 17 years old; parent/guardian consent required under age 18
  • Must pass vision test
  • Must pay required fee

Apply without Basic Rider Course- motorcycle permit required first. Without the Basic Rider course you must be at least age 18 to take the MVC Road Test.

• STEP 1- GET A MOTORCYCLE EXAMINATION PERMIT
  • Apply for a motorcycle permit at a local motor vehicle agency
  • Must be at least 17 years old; parent/guardian consent required under age 18
  • Must pass MVC’s knowledge and vision tests
  • Make road test appointment date
  • Must pay required fee
• Step 2 – PRACTICE RIDE
  • Must practice ride for at least 20 days
  • Must observe motorcycle permit riding restrictions
• Step 3 – TAKE MOTORCYCLE ROAD TEST AT MVC TEST SITE (must be at least 18)
  • Must bring your own motorcycle (registered and insured), helmet and eye protection
• Step 4 – GET MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT
  • Must pass road test
  • Must pay required fee

How to get a motorcycle permit
• You must be at least 17 years old
• Complete a motorcycle permit application from an MVC Agency
• Pass the 6 Point ID Verification
• Pay $5 permit fee. For your convenience, MVC Agencies accept American Express® card, MasterCard® card, Visa® card, checks, money orders and cash
• Pass the knowledge and vision tests to validate your permit. Study by reading the Driver Manual and Motorcycle Manual [524k pdf]

Practicing with your permit
You must practice with a permit for at least 20 days before being eligible to take the road test. A motorcycle examination permit holder is no longer required to have an accompanying rider.

Motorcycle permit riding restrictions
The holder of a motorcycle examination permit is prohibited from:

• Operating a motorcycle from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise
• Carrying passengers
• Riding on any state toll road or limited-access highway