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How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Alaska

Updated on Thu, 4/28/2011

You can apply for a motorcycle permit and license at any DMV office in Alaska. In order to apply for a motorcycle license you must first apply for a motorcycle learner's permit and, if you are between the ages of 14 and 18, your parents' consent to ride a motorcycle is required. In all cases, you must be over 16 years old and have held your permit for a minimum of 6 months before applying for your open license.

New Applicants Over 18

When applying for a motorcycle permit you will be applying for a Class M1 license. Listed below are the requirements to obtain a Class M1 license:

  1. Complete the application form available at your local DMV office.
  2. Pass the written knowledge test. The test is based on the Motorcycle Manual which presently can only be obtained form a DMV office. See practice tests for more information on the written exam.
  3. Pay a $20.00 application fee.
  4. Pass the vision test.

New Applicants Between 14 and 18

In addition to the above requirements, applicants under 18 must:

  1. Provide a parent/guardian signature on the parental consent form. Complete application form at your local DMV office.
  2. Pass the written knowledge test. The test is based on the Motorcycle Manual which presently can only be obtained form a DMV office. See practice tests for more information on the written exam.
  3. Pay a $15.00 application fee.
  4. Pass the vision test.

Instruction Permit (Learner's Permit)

Once you complete the aforementioned prerequisites, you will be given a learner's permit. This permit will allow you to practice driving a motorcycle.

Instruction Permit Restrictions

With your instruction permit you are not permitted to:

  • Ride without the direct supervision of a licensed (minimum 1 year) motorcyclist at 21 years of age.
  • Ride without a helmet that satisfies established standards.
  • Ride with any passengers.

Applying for a Motorcycle License

When you are applying for your license you must:

  1. Book a time and date for your practical test at your local DMV office.
  2. Pass a vision test.
  3. Pass the practical road test. If you have successfully completed a program conducted by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, you may present proof that you have completed one of the sanctioned courses in lieu of the road test.
  4. Pay a $20.00 fee.

Fees

The $15.00 application fee covers your written law tests and the skills test. You may apply for a renewal only once ($5.00). The $20.00 fee for your Class M license is all inclusive of road test and processing.

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