Motorcycle Instruction Permit & Endorsement

There are 3 types of 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 motorcycles, mopeds, autocycles, off-road vehicles and their endorsement requirements, see the Motorcycle & Moped Manual.

Motorcycle Instruction Permit

This permit allows you to ride a motorcycle with certain restrictions.

To get a permit, you must:

• Be 16 or older;
• Have a valid Oregon Driver License;
• Make an appointment or visit a DMV office for standby service;
• 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;
• Ride during daylight hours only; 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 an endorsement, you must:

• Pass the rider education course from TEAM OREGON**;
• Basic Rider Training (BRT) will waive both the DMV knowledge and skills tests;
  
• Intermediate Rider Training (IRT) or online training courses, such as eRider, will only waive the skills tests, the DMV knowledge test is required;
  
• Decide if you need a Real ID;
  
• Make an appointment or visit a DMV office for standby service;
• 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 required). The fee 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:

• Decide if you need a Real ID;
  
• Make an appointment or visit a DMV office for standby service;
  
• 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 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 must wear a DOT approved helmet.  It’s the law.