Nevada transfers motorcycle endorsements and Class M
licenses from most other states. If you are moving to Nevada and are
currently licensed in the U.S., see our New
Resident Guide.
Nevada issues a Class M driver license rather than an
endorsement. Both your Class A, B or C and Class M are listed on one
license. See License Classes.
How To Add Class M to Your Existing Nevada License.
You may either complete an approved course or take the DMV motorcycle written and
skills tests.
Riders under 18 must also comply with all of the Nevada Teen Driving requirements on age, holding a permit, etc.
Take The Course - Courses in Nevada are
sponsored by the Nevada
Rider program of the Office of Traffic Safety. A motorcycle is
provided and no instruction permit is necessary.
Upon completion, you may bring the Certification of Completion and your
existing Nevada license to a DMV Full Service
Office to have your new license issued. You may wish to complete a
Driver License Application (DLD-1) in
advance. If you are under 18, you must have a parent or guardian sign
the financial responsibility statement on the application in person at
the DMV.
Courses must meet the
Motorcycle Operator Skills Test (MOST) standard from the Motorcycle
Safety Foundation.
Take The Tests - If
you choose to take the knowledge (written) and skills (driving) tests,
you should first apply in person and take the knowledge test at a DMV
Full Service Office. Be sure to bring your existing Nevada
license. See our Forms Room for a Driver
License Application.
It is your choice whether
to obtain a Motorcycle Instruction Permit. If you do not, you may not
ride a motorcycle until you have completed the skills test. A licensed
motorcycle operator will have to ride the cycle to the DMV for your
skills test.
If you obtain an
instruction permit, you may ride a motorcycle only under the direct
visual supervision of a licensed motorcycle operator who is on a motorcycle, is at least
21 years old and has held a motorcycle license for at least one year. You may
ride in daylight hours only. You may not carry passengers or
drive on freeways or other high-speed roads.
You must pass the
knowledge test before you may schedule a skills test. Knowledge
tests are administered on a walk-in basis. Skills tests are given by
appointment. Not all DMV offices offer motorcycle skills tests. Please ask about
locations after you have completed the knowledge test. Use our online scheduling or call to
schedule a skills test:
Online
Scheduling |
Las Vegas area |
(702) 486-4368 |
Reno/Sparks/Carson City |
(775) 684-4368 |
Elsewhere in Nevada |
(877) 368-7828 |
The examiner will perform a safety inspection on your
motorcycle and check the registration and insurance. You do not have to use your own
motorcycle.
Note: If you take the test on a motorcycle of less than
90cc, your license will be restricted to 90cc or less (Restriction U). If you take the test on
a moped of less than 50cc, your license will be restricted to 50cc or less (Restriction Z).
Upon successful completion
of the skills test, you will have
your picture taken and your new license will be processed.
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