There are 3 types of riding privileges issued to motorcycle riders:
- Motorcycle Instruction Permit;
- Motorcycle Endorsement; or
- Three Wheel Motorcycle Endorsement.
Who needs a Permit/Endorsement?
You need a motorcycle permit or endorsement if your “bike”:
- Goes over 30 mph on level ground; or
- Is over 50 cc.
For more information on specific motorcycle, moped, autocycle, off-road vehicles and their endorsement requirements please see the Motorcycle & Moped Manual.
Motorcycle Instruction Permit
This permit allows you to ride a motorcycle with specific restrictions.
To get your permit, you must:
- Be 16 or older;
- Have a valid Oregon Driver License;
- Fill out the application;
- Take it to a DMV office;
- Pass the motorcycle knowledge test;
- Pass a vision test; and
- Pay the permit fee.
Restrictions:
- Must be accompanied by, and under the supervision and visual observation of, a rider on a separate motorcycle who is at least 21 years of age and who has a valid motorcycle endorsement;
- Operation only during daylight hours; and
- No passengers.
For more information, see the Motorcycle & Moped Manual.
Motorcycle Endorsement
This endorsement allows you to ride a 2-wheel motorcycle.
To get your endorsement, you must:
- Pass the rider education course from TEAM OREGON;
- Basic Rider Training, or BRT, will waive both the DMV knowledge and skills tests; or
- Intermediate Rider Training, or IRT, and other online courses will only waive the skills tests;
- Fill out the application;
- Take the application and TEAM OREGON completion card to a DMV office;
- Pass the motorcycle knowledge test (if applicable);
- Pass a vision test; and
- Pay the endorsement fee.
Three Wheel Motorcycle Endorsement
This endorsement allows you to ride a 3-wheel motorcycle.
To get your endorsement, you must:
- Fill out the application;
- Take it to a DMV office;
- Pass the motorcycle knowledge test;
- Pass a vision test;
- Call DMV to schedule a motorcycle skills test;
- Pass the motorcycle skills test at DMV; and
- Pay the endorsement fee.
There are no fees for the tests.
The following offices provide 3-wheel motorcycle skills testing:
Who needs a helmet?
Every rider and passenger is required to wear a DOT approved helmet. It’s the law.