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Contact UsAlabama Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
How to Get an Alabama Motorcycle License: Riders must pass either an approved motorcycle safety course or a written knowledge exam before applying for a motorcycle endorsement.
Alaska Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16 (14 for permit)Website: Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles
How to Get an Alaska Motorcycle License: If under 18, you must first obtain a motorcycle learner’s permit and hold it for at least six months. Regardless of age, you must either take an approved motorcycle safety course or pass a road skills test.
Arizona Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Arizona Department of Transportation
How to Get an Arizona Motorcycle License: Riders under 18 must hold a motorcycle learner’s permit for six months. To obtain a full endorsement, you must complete a safety course or pass a road skills test.
Arkansas Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
How to Get an Arkansas Motorcycle License: You must first obtain a learner’s permit and pass a knowledge test. A road test or an approved safety course is required to receive a full endorsement.
California Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: California Department of Motor Vehicles
How to Get a California Motorcycle License: Riders under 21 must hold a learner’s permit for six months and complete a California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) course. Older riders can opt for knowledge and skills tests instead.
Colorado Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles
How to Get a Colorado Motorcycle License: You must first have a standard Colorado driver’s license. Then, you can either complete a Motorcycle Operator Safety Training (MOST) course or pass a knowledge and skills test to receive a motorcycle endorsement.
Connecticut Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
How to Get a Connecticut Motorcycle License: A valid Connecticut driver’s license is required. You must pass a knowledge test and complete an approved motorcycle safety course before obtaining your motorcycle endorsement.
Delaware Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 17Website: Delaware Department of Motor Vehicles
How to Get a Delaware Motorcycle License: You must have a Delaware driver’s license and pass a knowledge test for a learner’s permit. A road test or completion of a safety course is required for a full endorsement.
Florida Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
How to Get a Florida Motorcycle License: Florida offers both motorcycle endorsements and motorcycle-only licenses. To get a Florida motorcycle endorsement, pass an approved motorcycle safety course and apply for the endorsement at your local DMV. To get a Florida motorcycle-only license, you’ll need to pass a safety course and take the knowledge test required for a normal Class E driver’s license.
Georgia Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 17Website: Georgia Department of Driver Services
How to Get a Georgia Motorcycle License: You must first pass a knowledge test to obtain a learner’s permit. To obtain your full motorcycle endorsement, you must pass a road test or complete a Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) course, which waives the road test.
Hawaii Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Hawaii Department of Transportation
How to Get a Hawaii Motorcycle License: Riders must first obtain a motorcycle instruction permit by passing a vision screening and a written knowledge test. After holding the permit for at least 90 days, riders must complete an approved motorcycle safety course or pass a road skills test to receive their full motorcycle license.
Idaho Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 15Website: Idaho Transportation Department
How to Get an Idaho Motorcycle License: You must have a valid Idaho driver’s license. Obtain a motorcycle learner’s permit by passing a knowledge test. To get your full endorsement, either pass the Idaho Skills Training Advantage for Riders (STAR) course or a road skills test. If under 21, both the course and test are required.
Illinois Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Illinois Secretary of State
How to Get an Illinois Motorcycle License: Riders must first obtain a motorcycle learner’s permit. A road test or completion of an approved safety course is required for a full endorsement. Riders under 18 must complete a motorcycle training course.
Indiana Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16
Website: Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
How to Get an Indiana Motorcycle License: Obtain a motorcycle learner’s permit and pass a knowledge exam. To receive a full endorsement, pass a road skills test or complete an approved motorcycle safety course.
Iowa Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 14 (for permit), 16 (for full endorsement)Website: Iowa Department of Transportation
How to Get an Iowa Motorcycle License: Obtain a motorcycle instruction permit by passing a knowledge test. Riders under 18 must complete a motorcycle education course. A skills test or course completion is required for a full endorsement.
Kansas Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 14 (for permit), 16 (for full endorsement)Website: Kansas Department of Revenue
How to Get a Kansas Motorcycle License: Obtain a learner’s permit and pass a knowledge test. A road test or an approved safety course is required for a full endorsement.
Kentucky Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 18 (16 with parental consent)Website: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
How to Get a Kentucky Motorcycle License: Applicants must first obtain an instruction permit by passing a written knowledge test. After holding the permit for at least 30 days, they can take a skills test to receive the motorcycle endorsement. Completing an approved motorcycle safety course can waive the skills test.
Louisiana Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles
How to Get a Louisiana Motorcycle License: Applicants must pass a vision test, a written knowledge test, and a skills test. Completion of a state-approved motorcycle safety course may waive the skills test requirement.
Maine Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles
How to Get a Maine Motorcycle License: Applicants must complete a Basic Rider Course approved by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. After completing the course, they must pass a knowledge test to receive the motorcycle endorsement.
Maryland Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16 years and 6 monthsWebsite: Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
How to Get a Maryland Motorcycle License: Applicants must pass a vision test, a knowledge test, and a skills test. Completing the Motorcycle Safety Program Basic Rider Course may waive both the knowledge and skills tests.
Massachusetts Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
How to Get a Massachusetts Motorcycle License: Applicants must first obtain a motorcycle learner's permit by passing a written exam. They must then complete a Massachusetts Rider Education Program (MREP) Basic Rider Course to receive their motorcycle endorsement.
Michigan Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Michigan Secretary of State
How to Get a Michigan Motorcycle License: Applicants under 18 must complete an approved motorcycle safety course. All applicants must pass a vision test, a written knowledge test, and a skills test to receive the motorcycle endorsement.
Minnesota Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Minnesota Department of Public Safety
How to Get a Minnesota Motorcycle License: Applicants must first obtain a motorcycle instruction permit by passing a knowledge test. They must then complete a state-approved motorcycle safety course and pass a skills test to receive the motorcycle endorsement.
Mississippi Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 17Website: Mississippi Department of Public Safety
How to Get a Mississippi Motorcycle License: Applicants must pass a written knowledge test and a skills test. Completion of an approved motorcycle safety course may waive the skills test requirement.
Missouri Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 15 years and 6 monthsWebsite: Missouri Department of Revenue
How to Get a Missouri Motorcycle License: Applicants under 16 must complete an approved motorcycle rider training course. All applicants must pass a vision test, a written knowledge test, and a skills test to receive the motorcycle endorsement.
Montana Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Montana Department of Justice
How to Get a Montana Motorcycle License: Applicants must pass a written knowledge test and a skills test. Completion of an approved motorcycle safety course may waive the skills test requirement.
Nebraska Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 17Website: Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
How to Get a Nebraska Motorcycle License: Applicants must pass a vision test, a written knowledge test, and a skills test. Completion of a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic Rider Course may waive the written and skills tests.
Nevada Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles
How to Get a Nevada Motorcycle License: Applicants must pass a vision test, a written knowledge test, and a skills test. Completion of an approved motorcycle safety course may waive the skills test requirement.
New Hampshire Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles
How to Get a New Hampshire Motorcycle License: Applicants must pass a vision test, a written knowledge test, and a skills test. Completion of a Motorcycle Rider Training Course may waive the skills test requirement.
New Jersey Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 17Website: New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
How to Get a New Jersey Motorcycle License: Applicants can either complete a Basic Rider Course (BRC) or obtain a motorcycle examination permit. Completing the BRC waives the road test requirement. Without the BRC, applicants must practice ride for a minimum period and pass a road test.
New Mexico Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 13 for a permit, 15 for a licenseWebsite: New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division
How to Get a New Mexico Motorcycle License: Applicants under 18 must first obtain a motorcycle instruction permit by passing a written test. After holding the permit for six months and completing a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) course, they can obtain a license. Applicants 18 and over can waive the written and road tests by completing an MSF course.
New York Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
How to Get a New York Motorcycle License: Applicants must first obtain a motorcycle learner permit by passing a written test. They must then pass a road test to receive the motorcycle endorsement. Completing an MSF course may waive the road test.
North Carolina Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles
How to Get a North Carolina Motorcycle License: Applicants must pass a vision test, a written knowledge test, and a skills test. Completion of a North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Education Program course may waive the skills test.
North Dakota Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 14Website: North Dakota Department of Transportation
How to Get a North Dakota Motorcycle License: Applicants under 16 must complete a Motorcycle Safety Course and pass a written test to receive a permit. After holding the permit for two months, they can take a road test for a license. Applicants 16 and over must pass a written test and a road test or complete a safety course to waive the road test.
Ohio Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 15 years and 6 months for a permit, 16 for a licenseWebsite: Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
How to Get an Ohio Motorcycle License: Applicants must obtain a Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC) by passing a knowledge test. After holding the TIPIC for six months (if under 18) and completing a Motorcycle Ohio Basic Course, they can take a skills test for a license.
Oklahoma Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 14 for a permit, 16 for a licenseWebsite: Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
How to Get an Oklahoma Motorcycle License: Applicants under 18 must obtain a motorcycle learner permit by passing a written test. After holding the permit for 30 days, they can take a skills test for a license. Completing an MSF course may waive the skills test.
Oregon Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services
How to Get an Oregon Motorcycle License: Applicants must complete an approved motorcycle safety course, pass a knowledge test, and a skills test. The safety course may waive the skills test requirement.
Pennsylvania Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
How to Get a Pennsylvania Motorcycle License: Applicants must obtain a Motorcycle Learner's Permit by passing a knowledge test. After holding the permit for at least six months and completing 65 hours of supervised riding (15 hours can be credited by completing the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program Basic Rider Course), they can take a skills test for a license.
Rhode Island Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles
How to Get a Rhode Island Motorcycle License: Applicants must complete a Motorcycle Rider Education Program and pass a knowledge test to obtain a permit. After holding the permit for 30 days, they can take a skills test for a license.
South Carolina Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 15Website: South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles
How to Get a South Carolina Motorcycle License: Applicants must obtain a motorcycle beginner's permit by passing a vision and knowledge test. After holding the permit for at least 180 days, they can take a skills test to receive a motorcycle license.
South Dakota Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 14Website: South Dakota Department of Public Safety
How to Get a South Dakota Motorcycle License: Applicants must pass a vision test, a knowledge test, and a skills test. Completion of an approved motorcycle
Tennessee Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 15Website: Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
How to Get a Tennessee Motorcycle License: Applicants must pass a vision test, a knowledge test, and a skills test. Completion of a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) course may waive the skills test requirement.
Texas Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 15Website: Texas Department of Public Safety
How to Get a Texas Motorcycle License: Applicants must complete a Basic Motorcycle Operator Training Course approved by the state and pass a knowledge test. The skills test may be waived upon completion of the training course.
Utah Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Utah Department of Public Safety
How to Get a Utah Motorcycle License: Applicants must obtain a learner permit by passing a knowledge test. After holding the permit for at least two months, they can take a skills test to receive a motorcycle endorsement. Completion of an approved motorcycle education course may waive the skills test requirement.
Vermont Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles
How to Get a Vermont Motorcycle License: Applicants must pass a vision test, a knowledge test, and a skills test. Completion of a Vermont Motorcycle Awareness Program (VMAP) course may waive the skills test requirement.
Virginia Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16 years and 3 monthsWebsite: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
How to Get a Virginia Motorcycle License: Applicants must pass a vision test, a knowledge test, and a skills test. Completion of a Virginia Rider Training Program may waive the knowledge and skills test requirements.
Washington Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Washington State Department of Licensing
How to Get a Washington Motorcycle License: Applicants must pass a knowledge test and a skills test. Completion of an approved motorcycle safety course may waive both test requirements.
West Virginia Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles
How to Get a West Virginia Motorcycle License: Applicants must pass a vision test, a knowledge test, and a skills test. Completion of a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) course may waive the skills test requirement.
Wisconsin Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 16Website: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
How to Get a Wisconsin Motorcycle License: Applicants must obtain a motorcycle instruction permit by passing a knowledge test. They must then pass a skills test to receive a motorcycle endorsement. Completion of a Basic Rider Course may waive the skills test requirement.
Wyoming Motorcycle License
Minimum Age: 15Website: Wyoming Department of Transportation
How to Get a Wyoming Motorcycle License: Applicants must pass a vision test, a knowledge test, and a skills test. Completion of a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) course may waive the skills test requirement.
