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How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Oregon

Updated on Thu, 4/28/2011

You can apply for a motorcycle instruction permit and endorsement at any DOT office in Oregon. In order to apply for a motorcycle license you must first apply for a motorcycle instruction permit. Before you can apply for the permit, you must already hold a driver's 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. Submit a completed Driver License/ID Card Application. - original must be submitted in person; no photocopies are allowed.
  2. Fill out the medical questionnaire.
  3. Pass the vision test.
  4. Pass a motorcycle endorsement knowledge test. See practice tests for more information on the written exam
  5. Provide proof of your full legal name.
  6. Provide proof of your legal presence in the U.S., identity and date of birth.
  7. Provide proof of your Social Security Number (SSN).
  8. Provide proof of your Oregon residence address.

New Applicants Between 15 ½ and 18

In addition to the above requirements, applicants under 18 must have their biological or adoptive parent or legal guardian's signature on the application.

Instruction Permit (Learner's Permit)

Once you complete the aforementioned prerequisites, you will be given an instruction permit. This permit will allow you to practice driving a motorcycle.

Instruction Permit Restrictions

With your instruction permit you are not permitted to drive without the supervision of a license-holding driver over the age of 21.

Applying for a Motorcycle Endorsement

Under 21

  1. You must complete a TEAM OREGON Basic Rider Training (BRT) Course.
  2. Submit a completed Driver License Application.
  3. Fill out the medical questionnaire.
  4. Pass the vision test.
  5. Provide proof of your full legal name.
  6. Provide proof of your legal presence in the U.S., identity and date of birth.
  7. Provide proof of your Social Security Number (SSN).
  8. Provide proof of your Oregon residence address.
  9. If you are under 18, your application must have your parent or legal guardian's signature.

Over 21

  1. Submit a completed Driver License Application.
  2. Fill out the medical questionnaire.
  3. Pass the vision test.
  4. Provide proof of your full legal name.
  5. Provide proof of your legal presence in the U.S., identity and date of birth.
  6. Provide proof of your Social Security Number (SSN).
  7. Provide proof of your Oregon residence address.
  8. Provide proof of insurance for your on-cycle examination.
  9. Pass a motorcycle endorsement knowledge test.
  10. Pass an on-cycle drive test.

Fees

An instruction permit attracts a fee of $22.50. An eight-year endorsement costs $77 while a four year endorsement costs $36.50. If the application expires, some steps to acquiring the permit or license may have to be repeated.

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