Motorcycle Instruction Permit & Endorsement

There are 3 types of riding privileges issued to motorcycle riders:

• Motorcycle Instruction Permit;
• Motorcycle Endorsement; or
• Restricted (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;
• Make an appointment at a DMV office;
• Show proof of your residence address and identity;
• Pass the motorcycle knowledge test. The fee for the knowledge test is $5 each time you take the 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;
  
• Intermediate Rider Training, or IRT, and other online courses will only waive the skills tests;
• eRider Training courses, eBRT or eIRT, will only waive the skills tests, the DMV knowledge test is required. 
  
• Determine if you need a Real ID;
  
• Make an appointment at a DMV office;
• Bring your TEAM OREGON completion card (if applicable);
• Show proof of your residence address and identity (if you want a Real ID you must bring additional documents);
• Pass the motorcycle knowledge test (if applicable). The fee for the knowledge test is $5 each time you take the test;
• Pass a vision test;
• Pay the fees that apply; and
• Get your picture taken.
  

Restricted (Three Wheel) Motorcycle Endorsement

This endorsement allows you to ride a 3-wheel motorcycle.

To get your endorsement, you must:

• Make an appointment at a DMV office;
  
• Show proof of your residence address and identity (if you want a Real ID you must bring additional documents);
• Pass the motorcycle knowledge test. The fee for the knowledge test is $5 each time you take the test;
• Pass a vision test;
• Pay the fees that apply; and
• Get your picture taken.

Who needs a helmet?

Every rider and passenger is required to wear a DOT approved helmet.  It’s the law.