New York - Apply for a Motorcycle License

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Procedure

For applicants who already have another Class of NYS driver license

1. Go to the DMV Office.
2. Complete the Application for Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card (MV-44).
3. Mark the "Change" box at the top, and write in Add Class M (or MJ)" in the "Other Change" box.
4. Bring your temporary motorcycle license, your motorcycle learner permit and your current photo driver license to a DMV office.
5. Pay the $12.50 fee to amend your driver license.

Note: The two driver license Classes will be listed on one document. The new driver license expires on the same date as your previous driver license.

For applicants who have another Class of NYS driver license

• You will receive your motorcycle license with your photo by mail in approximately two weeks after the date of your road test. You do not have to visit a DMV office.

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Required Documents

• Proof of identity and age for permit/license
• a motorcycle license permit or a class of NYS driver license, if any

Office Locations & Contacts

DMV License Production Bureau
P.O. Box 2688-ESP
Albany, NY 12220-0668
http://www.dmv.ny.gov/callorvisit.htm

Eligibility

• Resident of New York City
• Citizen of US
• At least 16 years old

Fees

Fees for Original Learner Permits and Driver Licenses

Validity

A motorcycle license is valid for 5 years.

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Instructions

• You must have another class of NYS driver license or complete a pre-licensing course or a Driver Education course before you can make a road test appointment.
• You must pass the written test and road test.
• If you plan to apply for a motorcycle learner permit and another Class of learner permit, apply for the other learner permit first. When you have the other learner permit, you can apply for your motorcycle permit.
• To apply for a motorcycle learner permit at a DMV office, you must study the online NYS Motorcycle Operator's Manual (MV-21MC) to prepare for the motorcycle written test for your motorcycle learner permit or contact the DMV to get a printed copy of the manual.
• The validity period of your motorcycle learner permit varies.
• If you pass the road test, the examiner issues you a temporary motorcycle license.

Required Information

• Name
• Date and Place of birth
• Current residence\address
• Citizenship
• Signature

Need for the Document

A New York State resident must have a Class M or Class MJ driver license or learner permit to drive a motorcycle. You must get a motorcycle learner permit first to get a motorcycle license.

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External Links

Get a motorcycle license:
http://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/get-motorcycle-license

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