How To Get Your Motorcycle License in Texas

Before you can scoot around town on a moped or hit the open road on a motorcycle (or maybe a three-wheeled motorcycle), you’ll need to get your motorcycle license. Texas requires all drivers of these vehicles to earn a Class M license before hitting the mean streets with their two wheels. We’re going to talk about the process of getting a motorcycle license in Texas in more detail so you know exactly what to expect when you go to the Department of Public Safety.

Wondering how to get a motorcycle license in Texas? First things first, there are a couple ways you can go about being certified to drive a motorcycle. You can be getting your motor vehicle (Class C) and motorcycle (Class M) license for the first time at the same time. You have your plain ol’ Texas drivers license before you get your motorcycle license and apply for just a motorcycle endorsement. If you’re wanting to only get a motorcycle license in Texas, you’ll have to make sure you’ve taken driver education. Once you’re all set and ready to start riding, here’s what you’ll have to do to complete the process of earning your motorcycle license, Texas (leather jacket not included)!

Please note, at this time, Aceable does not offer a motorcycle safety course but would like to offer you the information needed to earn your motorcycle license. This guide will help you with understanding how to get your motorcycle license online in Texas.

What you need to get Your Texas Motorcycle License

The first thing you’ll need to do on the road to get your Class M license for Texas is to take a DPS-approved motorcycle safety course to get the proper motorcycle instruction. Once you finish that, you’ll receive a certificate of completion that you’ll need to have with you when you apply. This Texas motorcycle license course is only good for 24 months, so make sure you get your license within that time or you’ll have to retake the course.

The next thing you’ll do is head to the DPS. What you’ll need to bring/do depends on your age:

Age 15 - 17

• You must provide proof of:
  • Identity/Citizenship
  • Social Security Number
  • Motorcycle registration
  • Motorcycle insurance
• Certificate of completion of a DPS and Motorcycle Safety Foundation-approved motorcycle safety course
• Verification of Enrollment
  • One of the following:
  • Provisional License
  • DE-964 showing completion of the classroom portion of drivers ed or competition certificate or
  • Learner Permit and DE-964 showing completion of the classroom portion of drivers ed
• A parent to sign an authorization
• Money for the required fees
• Fill out the Application for Texas Driver License or Identification Card
• Pass the vision test
• Pass the motorcycle knowledge test
• Pass the road test
  • Bring a motorcycle, a motor vehicle, and a driver (your parent can probably double for this)

At 15, you’ll be restricted to motorcycles with a maximum of 250 cc’s or less. This restriction will be lifted on your 16th birthday and you can ride the hog of your dreams.

Age 18+

• You must provide proof of:
  • Identity/Citizenship
  • Residency
  • Social Security Number
  • Motorcycle registration
  • Motorcycle insurance
• Certificate of completion of a DPS and Motorcycle Safety Foundation-approved motorcycle safety course
• If you don’t have a Texas motorcycle license, you must also bring a certificate of completion for Adult Drivers Ed
• Money for the required fees
• Fill out the Application for Texas Driver License or Identification Card
• Pass the vision test
• Pass the motorcycle knowledge test
• Pass the road test
  • Bring a motorcycle, a motor vehicle, and a driver

Once you do this, you’ll be all ready to take to the streets on your bike and start riding. Make sure you wear a helmet! Especially if you’re 18 or younger (it’s the law).