All residents operating a motorcycle in New Jersey must have a motorcycle endorsement on their existing driver license or a separate motorcycle license. A motorcycle permit is required before obtaining the endorsement or motorcycle license.
To get a motorcycle permit
- You must be at least 17 years old
- Complete a motorcycle permit application from an MVC Agency
- Pass the 6 Point ID Verification
- Pay $5 permit fee.
- Pass the knowledge and vision tests to validate your permit.
Once you obtain your motorcycle permit
- Schedule an Appointment for Testing
- Reserve a scooter for your motorcycle road test date
- Go to the Driver Testing Center at the scheduled date and time with a registered, insured motorcycle to take the road test
- If you pass the road test, you can take your permit, ride slip and score sheet to an MVC Agency to receive your license
- Pay $24 to get the endorsement on your driver's license
Resources
Some information found on this page was obtained from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/Motorcycle.htm