Minnesota - Apply for Motorcycle Permit

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Procedure

• Pass a knowledge (written) test at a driver examination station
• Pay the payment either by personal check or cash only.

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Required Documents

Applicant must present the required identifications while submitting the application form. Follow link for identification requirements https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/forms-documents/Documents/IdentificationRequirements_English.pdf

Office Locations & Contacts

Driver and Vehicle Services Central Office Town Square Building 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 190 Saint Paul, MN 55101-5190

Driver Services [email protected]

Drivers Licenses: (651) 297-3298 Office Locations: (651) 297-2005 Drivers License Status: (651) 284-2000 or online Schedule a Skills (Road) Test: (651) 284-1000 or online Assistance for Hearing Impaired Callers (TDD/TTY): (651) 282-6555

Website: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/locations/Pages/default.aspx

Eligibility

If you have valid Minnesota drivers license you can obtain a motorcycle instruction permit.

Fees

• Motorcycle Instruction Permit: $21

Motorized Bicycle Operators Permit

• Knowledge Test and 30-day Instruction Permit: $6.75
• Skills Test and One-year Operators Permit: $6.75
• Duplicate of One-year Operators Permit: $3.75
• Renewal of Operators Permit to age 21: $9.75
• Duplicate of Operators Permit: $5.25
• Renewal, age 21 and older: $15.75
• Expedited (Fast Track) Service Fee: $20, optional fee

Retesting fees

• Third and Subsequent Knowledge Test after failing first two: $10
• Third and Subsequent Skills Test after failing first two: $20

Validity

Motorcycle Instruction Permit valid for one year.

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Instructions

A valid Minnesota drivers license is required to obtain a motorcycle instruction permit. An instruction permit has restrictions and allows practice with riding your motorcycle on public roadways so you can become familiar with it and its controls.

Every person who operates a motorcycle on public roads in Minnesota must have a valid drivers license with the appropriate instruction permit or license endorsement. You must carry these documents with you when riding a motorcycle on public roadways.

A valid Minnesota drivers license is required to obtain a motorcycle instruction permit. To obtain a motorcycle instruction permit, you must first pass a knowledge (written) test at a driver examination station. If you are under 18 years old, you must also present a certificate of completion of a state-approved motorcycle rider training course.

The knowledge (written) test may be taken only once per day. When you pass the test and pay the $21 permit fee, you will receive an instruction permit valid for one year. You will then be entitled to practice riding your motorcycle on public roadways so you can become familiar with it and its controls. If your instruction permit expires, you must retake the knowledge (written) test and pay the fee for a new permit.

While you are operating a motorcycle with your instruction permit, the following restrictions apply:

• You must wear a helmet and eye protection approved by the federal Department of Transportation (DOT) - visit the DOT Website for more information
• You may not carry passengers
• You may not ride on any interstate highway
• You may not ride at night. Night or nighttime means the time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise

Motorcycle Registration All motorcycles must be registered with the state and display a license plate showing that registration tax has been paid (see the Registration Tax Page). The registration period is from March 1 through the last day of February. Re-registration is required annually and expires at the end of February. New residents have 60 days after becoming Minnesota residents to register their motorcycles. For more information, contact your local deputy registrar or call (651) 297-2126.

Required Information

• Full Name
• Date and Place of Birth
• Date of Expiry
• Sex
• Country
• Social Security Number
• Mailing address
• Residence address

Need for the Document

A valid Minnesota drivers license is required to obtain a motorcycle instruction permit. An instruction permit has restrictions and allows practice with riding your motorcycle on public roadways so you can become familiar with it and its controls.

Every person who operates a motorcycle on public roads in Minnesota must have a valid drivers license with the appropriate instruction permit or license endorsement. You must carry these documents with you when riding a motorcycle on public roadways.

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