How To Get an Oregon Motorcycle License
You must pass an approved safety training course before you can add a motorcycle endorsement to your Oregon driver’s license.
To add a motorcycle endorsement to your Oregon driver’s license, you must pass a rider education course from Team Oregon and provide proper documentation to an Oregon DMV office.
Riding a motorcycle is a great way to experience Oregon’s lush forests, fresh ocean air, and miles of open roads. Before you grab your helmet and hit the road, make sure you’ve taken the proper steps to legally operate a two or three-wheeled motorcycle in Oregon.
The steps that the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires you to complete before getting your motorcycle endorsement are pretty simple. Here to help you sort them out is
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Do you need a license to operate a motorcycle in Oregon?
Yes! In order to be able to operate a two-or three-wheeled motorcycle with an engine over 50cc and/or that goes over 30mph on level ground, you’ll need a motorcycle endorsement added to your valid Oregon driver’s license or a motorcycle instruction permit.
You must be at least 16 years old to operate a motorcycle in Oregon. If you’re from out of state, you may be able to ride legally in Oregon with an out-of-state motorcycle license. Call the Oregon DMV at 503-945-5000 for details.
How to add a motorcycle endorsement to your Oregon driver’s license
There are no standalone motorcycle-only licenses in Oregon. You must have a valid driver’s license in order to get a two-or three-wheel motorcycle endorsement or instruction permit.
If you already have a regular license and want to add on a motorcycle endorsement, you’ll first have to pass a rider education course from
Team Oregon
. There are two classes that satisfy the Oregon DMV’s requirement: - Completing Basic Rider Training satisfies both the motorcycle knowledge and the skills requirements with the DMV.
- Completing an online or Intermediate Rider Training course will only satisfy the skills requirement — you’ll still have to take the DMV’s motorcycle knowledge test.
Team Oregon has a lot of great safety and training programs for motorcycle and scooter riders, so make sure to check out their other offerings as well!
Once you’ve successfully passed your course, make an appointment or just walk into a
DMV location
if you don’t mind a potential wait. Bring proof of your Team Oregon course completion, proper ID, and proof of residency
. You’ll have to pass a vision test, and a motorcycle knowledge test if applicable. The cost for the motorcycle knowledge test is $5 each time you take it. Pay your fees
, smile for your picture, and you’re done. If you only want an endorsement for a three-wheeled motorcycle, the process is a little simpler. You’ll still have to take the motorcycle knowledge test, but there’s no skills requirement. Even though it’s not required, Team Oregon offers various three-wheeled rider courses. It’s a great idea, and might also help you get a break on your insurance costs.
This is also how you get a motorcycle instruction permit, which allows you to operate a motorcycle with no passengers in daylight hours only, provided you are under the supervision and observation of a separate fully-licensed rider who is over 21.
All motorcycle riders and passengers in Oregon are legally required to wear a helmet at all times. No exceptions.
How to save on car and motorcycle insurance in Oregon
Motorcycle riders in Oregon are required to have the same minimum amount of insurance as other drivers. But the good news is that if you only need motorcycle insurance, it’s generally
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