How To Get A Motorcycle 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 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;
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 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 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:

Determine 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 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.