How to get a Florida Motorcycle License
Ready to take your motorcycle on the open road? The following will answer some of your questions about getting your Florida motorcycle driver's license. For more details please visit the Florida DHSMV website.
Florida DMV Motorcycle License Rules
If you wish to operate any two or three wheel motorcycle, whose engine is more than 50 cc, you are required to have a motorcycle endorsement on your driver license or a motorcycle-only license.
Question: What are the requirements to obtain a motorcycle endorsement?
Answer:
Motorcycle Also License
All persons requesting a motorcycle endorsement:
- Must hold a Class E license or higher or meet the requirements for a Class E license.
- Must complete a motorcycle safety course, Basic Rider Course (BRC) Or
- Provide an out-of-state license with a motorcycle endorsement (except Alabama).
Motorcycle Only License
- Under 18:
- Must hold a Learner's License at least 12 months prior to the issuance of a Class E Motorcycle Only license.
- Must provide completion of an approved motorcycle safety course.
- Over 18:
- Pass the vision, road sign and road rule examinations or hold a current Learner's License.
- Must provide completion of an approved motorcycle safety course.
AGE LIMITATIONS
No one under 16 years of age may legally operate or be licensed to operate any of the following two or three-wheel motor vehicles in Florida roads, streets or highways: motorcycles, mopeds, motor-driven cycles, motorized scooters or electric helper-motor bicycles as defined in s. 316.003(2) F.S.
About the Florida Motorcycle Safety Course
Only State of Florida approved "Course Sponsors" can provide the Motorcycle Safety Course. To find the approved providers closest to you click here.
Paperwork
Before you head to the DMV Office to take your motorcycle license test, make sure you have all of the documentation needed for proof of identity and residency. Click on a link below to see the list of acceptable documents for proof of identity and residency for U.S. and Non-U.S. Citizens.
- United States Citizen proof of identity and requirements.
- Non-United States Citizen proof of identity and requirements.
On the Road
Once your licensing requirements have been met, a Class M endorsement will be added to your driver's license. Remember... the safe operation of a motorcycle requires practiced skill, knowledge, and a respectful understanding of the limitations imposed by the operator, the machine, and the environment.
Motorcycle License Resources
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Florida Motorcycle Manual Florida DMV |
