How to Renew/Replace a Motorcycle License in Louisiana
HOW TO RENEW YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE
A Louisiana Motorcycle License can be renewed online, by telephone, by mail or in person at the local OMV location in the State. The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles notifies owners of the expiration date of their motorcycle license by mail, approximately three months in advance.
WHEN TO RENEW YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE
Your Louisiana motorcycle license has a validity of four years and generally expires on your birthday. It is advisable to renew your license before expiration. If you do it 10 days after expiration you will be charged a late fee of $15. You can renew your license up to 180 days prior to expiration date. If your license expired more than a year ago, you have to take the knowledge test and if it expired more than 2 years ago, you have to take the knowledge and driving tests for renewal.
TO RENEW IN PERSON
You must bring:
- Your expiring motorcycle license.
- Proof of insurance if you own a vehicle.
- The renewal fee (the total fees may vary at the local office) payable in cash, cashiers check or money order.
- You need to take a vision test.
TO RENEW VIA THE INTERNET
To renew online just go to the online renewal site and follow instructions. You need:- Your computer generated mail-in renewal invitation.
- Your photo Louisiana motorcycle license handy.
- Valid credit card for payment (Visa, Master card, Discover or American Express). An e-commerce State Charge is also levied for those renewing online.
TO RENEW OVER TELEPHONE
Your renewal notice will tell you if you are eligible to renew your motorcycle license over the telephone, internet or by mail. The proper procedures will be listed on the notice.- To renew by phone just dial (888) 956-5111 and follow instructions.
- You need a valid credit card or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express) to make the payment.
TO RENEW BY U.S. MAIL
Renewal of motorcycle license by mail requires:- Completing the Application for License. for the renewal.
- A personal check, money order or cashier's check for the renewal fee made payable to the Office of Motor Vehicles.
Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) Vehicle Renewal Mail-In Unit P.O. Box 64886 Baton Rouge, LA 70896
HOW TO REPLACE YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE
A Louisiana Motorcycle License can be replaced in person at the local OMV location in the State.WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE
You must replace your motorcycle license if your original license has been lost, stolen or destroyed. If your motorcycle license has been stolen and you have filed a police report, the fee for obtaining a duplicate will be waived. Bring a copy of the police report when applying for a duplicate license.TO REPLACE IN PERSON
You must:- Bring proper identification. The state of Louisiana requires that you present one piece of primary ID and one piece of secondary ID when applying for a duplicate motorcycle license. Alternatively, you can bring three pieces of secondary ID.
- Bring the correct fee. Credit cards, checks or other forms of payment are not accepted. Please contact your local Office of Motor Vehicles to confirm the fee before applying in person, since fees may vary.
- If your motorcycle license will expire within the next 90 days, you are not eligible to apply for a duplicate or replacement. Instead, you will need to renew your license.
- Download and complete the application form from the Office of Motor Vehicles website.
- Obtain a certified check, cashier's check or money order in the correct replacement fee amount, made payable to: Office of Motor Vehicles. Please contact the Office of Motor Vehicles at (877) 368-5463 to confirm the correct fee, as fees may vary.
Office of Motor Vehicles Attention: Reconstructed License P.O. Box 64886 Baton Rouge, LA, 70896The duplicate motorcycle license will be processed and mailed to you in approximately 7-10 business days.
