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• 1 Procedure
  • 1.1 =Apply Online
• 2 Required Documents
• 3 Office Locations & Contacts
• 4 Eligibility
• 5 Fees
• 6 Validity
• 7 Documents to Use
• 8 Sample Documents
• 9 Processing Time
• 10 Related Videos
• 11 Instructions
• 12 Required Information
• 13 Need for the Document

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• 1 Procedure
  • 1.1 =Apply Online
• 2 Required Documents
• 3 Office Locations & Contacts
• 4 Eligibility
• 5 Fees
• 6 Validity
• 7 Documents to Use
• 8 Sample Documents
• 9 Processing Time
• 10 Related Videos
• 11 Instructions
• 12 Required Information
• 13 Need for the Document

ProcedureEdit

Get a motorcycle license without a driver license All applicants without a driver license must first purchase a motorcycle permit.

Enroll in Basic Rider Course- motorcycle permit required first STEP 1- GET A MOTORCYCLE EXAMINATION PERMIT

• Apply for a motorcycle permit at a local motor vehicle agency
• Must be at least 17 years old; parent/guardian consent required under age 18
• Must pass MVCs knowledge and vision tests
• Must pay required fee

STEP 2*- PRACTICE RIDE

• Must practice ride for at least 6 months if under the age of 21 or 3 months if over age 21 *without any suspensions or postponements
• Must observe motorcycle permit riding restrictions

STEP 3*- TAKE BASIC RIDER COURSE WITH AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE TRAINING PROVIDER

• Register with a motorcycle training provider
• Take motorcycle training course

(*Steps 2 and 3 can be interchanged. You must have your practice riding time in before getting your motorcycle license.) STEP 4- GET COURSE COMPLETION DOCUMENTS

• 100% participation required
• Must successfully complete course
• Will receive a course completion card

STEP 5- TAKE MOTORCYCLE ROAD TEST AT MVC TEST SITE

• Must bring your own motorcycle (registered and insured), helmet and eye protection

STEP 6- GET PROBATIONARY MOTORCYCLE LICENSE (CLASS E)

• Must pass MVCs road test
• Must pay required fee

STEP 7- PROBATIONARY RIDING PRIVILEGES

• Must ride for at least one year
• Must follow probationary driver license restrictions

STEP 8- GET UNRESTRICTED MOTORCYCLE LICENSE

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have completed one year riding
• Must pay required fee

Apply without Basic Rider Course- motorcycle permit required first. Without the Basic Rider course you must be at least age 18 to take the MVC Road Test. STEP 1- GET A MOTORCYCLE EXAMINATION PERMIT

• Apply for a motorcycle permit at a local motor vehicle agency
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must pass MVCs knowledge and vision tests
• Must pay required fee

STEP 2- PRACTICE RIDE

• Must practice ride for at least 6 months if under the age of 21 or 3 months if over age 21 without any suspensions or postponements
• Must observe motorcycle permit riding restrictions

STEP 3- TAKE MOTORCYCLE ROAD TEST AT MVC TEST SITE (must be at least 18)

• Must bring your own motorcycle (registered and insured), helmet and eye protection

STEP 4- GET PROBATIONARY MOTORCYCLE LICENSE (CLASS E)

• Must pass MVCs road test
• Must pay required fee

STEP 5- PROBATIONARY RIDING PRIVILEGES

• Must ride for at least one year
• Must follow probationary driver license restrictions

STEP 6- GET UNRESTRICTED MOTORCYCLE LICENSE

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have completed one year riding
• Must pay required fee

For more details on Motorcycle license, follow the link
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/motorcycle_license.htm

=Apply OnlineEdit

Cannot apply online

Required DocumentsEdit

1. Primary ID

You must show at least ONE of the following documents.

4 Point Documents:

• Civil birth certificate or certified copy from one of the 50 states, District of Columbia or a US territory. Photocopies or certificates from hospitals or religious entities are not accepted. Get information for Jersey City/Hudson County birth certificate requirements
• US Department of State birth certificate

(Form FS-545, FS 240 or DS-1350)

• US passport, current or expired less than 3 years, or current US passport card
• Current NJ digital driver license
• Current NJ digital non-driver ID card
• Current NJ digital boat license
• Valid active duty US military photo ID card
• US adoption papers
• Certificate of naturalization

(Form N-550, N-570 or N-578)

• Certificate of citizenship

(Form N-560, N-561 or N-645)
When you show any one of the documents, you will get four points.

1. Secondary ID

You must show at least ONE of the following documents.

3 Point Documents:

• Civil marriage, domestic partnership or civil union certificate issued by the municipality or state in which the ceremony occurred. Please note: Photo copies are not acceptable. Certificates issued by religious entities are not acceptable.
• Order or decree of divorce, dissolution or termination*
• Court order for a legal name change, signed by a

judge or court clerk

• Current US military dependent card
• US military photo retiree card
• Valid NJ firearm purchaser card

2-Point Document:

• US school photo ID card with transcript or school records
• US college photo ID card with transcript
• Valid federal, state or local government employee driver license
• Valid federal, state or local government employee photo ID card
• US military discharge papers (DD214)
• FAA pilot license

1-Point Document: (You cannot use more than TWO of these)

• Current/expired less than one year non-digital NJ PHOTO driver license
• Current PHOTO driver license from any other state or the District of Columbia Social Security card
• Bank statement or record
• ATM card with preprinted name and applicants signature. (Please note: An ATM card and bank

statement cannot be submitted together

• Current health insurance card, prescription card OR Employee ID card with printed pay stub
• State professional license
• NJ public assistance card with photo (also known as a NJ Social Services ID card)
• High school diploma, GED or college diploma
• Property tax statement, bill or receipt issued by a New Jersey municipality
• For NJ high school students: a waiver certificate for the written portion of the driver's test
• Veterans Affairs universal access photo ID card

1. Proof of address

You must also present proof of address, which may be, but is not limited to, ONE of these:

• Utility or credit card bill issued in the past 90 days that shows your name at your current address.

Note: Mail addressed to P.O. boxes not accepted as proof of address (39:3-9a).

• Checking or savings account statement from a bank or credit union, issued in the past 60 days
• High school or college report card or transcript containing your address, issued within the past two years
• Original lease or rental agreement showing your name as the lessee or renter
• Property tax bill, statement or receipt from the past year
• Any letter or correspondence (including tax bills) received from the IRS or state tax office in the last year
• First-class mail received from any federal, state or local government agency in the past six months
• If you are under 18, then we will accept a Parent or Guardian Certification that verifies you are living with a parent or guardian.

Follow the link for more details on 6 Point ID Verification primary documents. http://www.nj.gov/mvc/Licenses/DocumentSelector/doc_primary.htm
Follow the link more details on 6 Point ID Verification Secondary documents http://www.nj.gov/mvc/Licenses/DocumentSelector/doc_secondary.htm
Follow the link for more details on 6 Point ID Verification Proof of address http://www.nj.gov/mvc/Licenses/DocumentSelector/doc_address.htm

6 points verification program in Pdf http://www.nj.gov/mvc/pdf/Licenses/ident_ver_posterpint.pdf
For more details on Jersey City/Hudson County birth certificate requirements follow the link
http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/jerseycity.shtml

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
P.O. Box 160
Trenton, NJ 08666
(609) 292-6500 or toll free in NJ (888) 486-3339
TTY (609) 292-5120
To find MVC facility locations, hours, directions and service information, Follow the link
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Location/index.htm By phone for general information (888) 486-3339 toll-free in NJ
(609) 292-6500 out-of-state
(609) 292-5120 TTY
Customer service representatives are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Pre-recorded general information is available at all other times. By e-mail: For questions about license, registration, title, driver testing, violation or other general motor vehicle issues
For more details follow the link http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/About/ContactEmail.htm
OR For questions about vehicle inspection, emissions testing or repairs, please click here http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/About/ContactInspection.htm
More information on contacts, follow the link http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/About/Contact.htm

EligibilityEdit

For Basic Rider course you must be atleast 17 years old.
For Without Basic Rider Course you must be atleast 18 years old.

FeesEdit

Pay $ 24 for motorcycle License.

ValidityEdit

The Expiry date will be mentioned in the License

Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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Related VideosEdit

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InstructionsEdit

There are two options:

• Enroll in Basic Rider course
• Apply without Basic Rider Course

NOTE: Anyone under the age of 18 is required to take the Motorcycle Safety Education Program Basic Rider Course before receiving a motorcycle endorsement.
Follow the link for more details on Motorcycle safety Education Program Basic Rider Course
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/njridesafe/index.html

Required InformationEdit

• Proof of Date of Birth.
• Documents required for 6 points ID

Need for the DocumentEdit

All residents operating a motorcycle in New Jersey must have a motorcycle endorsement on their existing driver license or a separate motorcycle license.