Motorcycle Endorsement

To ride legally in Oregon, you must have a valid driver license and motorcycle endorsement or instruction permit. The penalty for riding without a motorcycle endorsement can be as much as $720 plus court costs. How do riders earn a motorcycle endorsement in Oregon?

If You Are under 21 Years Old

Oregon law requires you to successfully complete a TEAM OREGON Basic Rider Training (BRT) course before you apply for a motorcycle endorsement. Driver and Motor Vehicles (DMV) waives both the state knowledge and on-cycle skills tests to earn your license.

If You Are 21-40 Years Old

Oregon law requires you to successfully complete a TEAM OREGON Basic Rider Training (BRT) or Intermediate Rider Training (IRT) course before you apply for a motorcycle endorsement. If you take BRT, Driver and Motor Vehicles (DMV) waives both the state knowledge and on-cycle skills tests to earn your license. If you take IRT, DMV waives the on-cycle skills test, but you will still be required to take the state knowledge test.

If You Are 41 or Older

You are not required to take a training course. However, if you successfully complete a TEAM OREGON Basic Rider Training (BRT) course, Driver and Motor Vehicles (DMV) waives both the state knowledge and on-cycle skills tests to earn your motorcycle endorsement. Course graduates are also eligible for insurance discounts.

Applicants 41 or older also have the option of successfully completing the TEAM OREGON Intermediate Rider Training (IRT) course. DMV may waive the on-cycle skills test, but you will still be required to take the state knowledge test to earn your license.