Queensland - Apply for Motorbike Provisional or Open License

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Procedure

1. Go to a customer service centre. Click here to search for a Customer Service Centre near you: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/About-us/Contact-us/In-person/Customer-service-centres.aspx.
2. Pay the practical driving test fee, book and pass the test or complete Q-Ride training and obtain a Q-Ride Certificate for a motorbike.
3. Complete the Driver License Application/Renewal.
   Driver License Application/Renewal: http://www.support.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/formsdat.nsf/forms/QF3000/$file/F3000_ES.pdf
4. Show your evidence of identity.
5. Declare that you are medically fit to drive. (Note: If you have a medical condition that might adversely affect your ability to drive or ride safely, you will be required to provide a medical certificate from your doctor.)
6. Pay the license fee (Note: This is only required if you are renewing your license at the same time - otherwise a license, showing the amended license class/es, will be reprinted at no cost).

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Required Documents

• completed application form
• evidence of identity documents
  To see a list of approved evidence of identity documents, follow this link: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Licensing/Getting-a-licence/Identification-requirements.aspx

Office Locations & Contacts

Customer Service Centres - Department of Transport and Main Roads:

• http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/About-us/Contact-us/In-person/Customer-service-centres.aspx

Contact Information:
Phone:

• 13 23 80 - Enquiries about registration and licensing, feedback, compliments and complaints.
  Operates Monday-Friday 8am-5pm excluding public holidays. Local call charge in Australia. Higher rates apply from mobile phones and payphones.
• 13 23 90 - Book a driving test or vehicle inspection, payment options and online services.
  Operates Monday-Friday 8am-5pm excluding public holidays. Local call charge in Australia. Higher rates apply from mobile phones and payphones.
• 13 QGOV (13 74 68) - For enquiries other than registration and licensing.
• +61 7 3405 0985 - For callers from outside of Australia.
  Operates Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm excluding public holidays.
• 13 19 40 - Traffic and travel information.

Mail:

• Driver licensing, recreational ship licensing and registration, infringement notices and fines
  PO Box 525
  Fortitude Valley Qld 4006
• Motor vehicle registration payments
  GPO Box 2211
  Brisbane Qld 4001
• General business
  PO Box 673
  Fortitude Valley Qld 4006

Eligibility

Before you can apply for a class RE provisional or open license, you will need to hold the class RE learner license for at least six months. (Note: You do not need to hold your class RE learner license for six months before you are eligible to apply for your class RE provisional or open license if you choose to get your license through Q-Ride).

Fees

Practical driving test - $48.80
Driver License Fees:
1 year $- 66.45
2 year - $92.65
3 year - $114.65
4 year - $132.65
5 year - $148.80
For a list of other license fees, click on this link: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Licensing/Getting-a-licence/Licence-fees.aspx

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

Please provide instructions on obtaining the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

• family name, given name/s
• residential address
• postal address
• gender
• daytime contact phone number
• date of birth
• town and country of birth
• eye color
• height
• hair color
• complexion
• license number

Need for the Document

You may choose to get your provisional or open motorbike license (class RE, R) through Q-Ride or by passing the Department of Transport and Main Roads Q-SAFE practical driving test.

Information which might help

• You must have held a class RE provisional or open license for at least one year before learning to ride a class R motorbike.

Note: You must comply with the no alcohol limit (0.00) when learning to ride.

• You may choose to obtain your class R provisional or open license through Q-Ride or by passing the Q-SAFE practical driving test on a class R motorbike.

Note: A class R provisional or open license allows you to ride a motorbike of any engine capacity including a learner approved motorbike and a moped.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Motorbike License-Provisional or Open License: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Licensing/Getting-a-licence/Getting-a-motorbike-licence/Motorbike-licence-provisional-or-open.aspx
Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/

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