motorcycle licenses
What is a Motorcycle License/Endorsement?
In Arizona, licenses are issued by “class”: M for motorcycle, G for graduated, D for operator, and A, B, C for commercial. If the class M license is combined with any other class of license, it will be added as an “endorsement” on the back of the current license.
A motorcycle license or endorsement is required to operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle. The travel endorsement can be added to a motorcycle license, provided that standard document requirements are met.
Transferring an Out of State Motorcycle Credential into AZ
Do you have a motorcycle license or endorsement that was issued by another state? An applicant holding an out-of-state motorcycle license or endorsement is exempt from the driver education/driving practice and instruction permit requirements.
Documents Required:
- Valid motorcycle license from another State
- Birth certificate (original or certified copy) or valid US Passport
- Possession of or knowledge of your Social Security number
- A utility bill or statement from a business or Government agency
First Time Motorcycle Licenses/Endorsements
You must be at least 16 years of age to apply for a motorcycle license or endorsement.
An applicant for a motorcycle license or endorsement who is under 18 must have held an Arizona instruction permit for at least six months. The parent or guardian must certify in writing that the applicant has completed at least 30 hours of motorcycle riding practice. The permit must be valid at the time of application. An applicant must also have satisfactorily completed a motorcycle driver education program that is approved by MVD.
Documents Required:
- Valid driver license from another State
- Birth certificate (original or certified copy) or valid US Passport
- Possession of or knowledge of your Social Security number
- A utility bill or statement from a business or Government agency
- Proof of name change, if applicable. Please see our New to AZ page for more information!
Additional Requirements (One of the Following):
- A document from a completed motorcycle driver education program that is approved by the MVD
- A passing score on both the written test and the rider skill test
Quick Stop offers the Written Motorcycle Test!
Download the Motorcycle Operator’s Manual and begin studying today!
Take the Motorcycle Road Test with the State!