Applying for a Motorcycle Endorsement
A motorcycle is defined as
- A seat or saddle for the use of each rider
- Not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor,
- A combustion engine with a piston displacement of one hundred fifty cubic centimeters or greater
A Motor-driven cycle is any motor vehicle having:
- If the power source is a combustion engine, has a piston displacement of greater than thirty-five cubic centimeters but less than one hundred fifty centimeters regardless of the number of chambers in the power source
- If the power source is electric, has a power output of greater than one thousand watts
- A seat or saddle for the use of each rider
- Not more than three wheels in contact with the ground
In Oklahoma to be licensed to operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, you have to have an "M" endorsement on your Oklahoma Driver License. To have the endorsement added you must appear before a Driver License Examiner, present the required documentation and take a vision, written and drive test exam. If you have completed a "Motorcycle Safety Foundation" course, the written and drive test will be waived.
After passing the written exam, the applicant can request a Motorcycle Learner Permit. If you get the permit, you must hold it for a minimum of 30 days. During this time you may operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle while accompanied by and receiving instruction from any person who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and who is properly licensed pursuant to the laws of this state to operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, and who has visual contact with the restricted licensee.
The applicant must bring in the following:
- Primary ID — usually a state-certified birth certificate. For a complete list of acceptable primary identification documents, click here.
- Social Security Number.
- Applicant must bring in any documents showing a legal name change: Such as Marriage, Adoption, Divorce etc: These documents should connect all of the last names from the birth certificate to the current last name. Read more »
- If you have completed a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course, bring in the completion card in order to have the skills (drive) test and the written test waived.
- Bring valid proof of motorcycle liability insurance if you are taking the driving test. (Security Verification Form)
- If your motorcycle does not have a sufficient windshield, you will have to wear goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1 standards or have a face shield. Click here to see requirements.