Oregon motorcycle licensing
Oregon Motorcycle License Requirements – Complete 2026 Guide
Oregon requires Team Oregon training for a two-wheel endorsement and assigns different DMV test waivers depending on whether the applicant completed an in-person or online-classroom course format
Permit rules
Oregon motorcycle permit restrictions and road limits
Apply the learner-stage limits below before public-road riding; a Oregon learner permit does not grant full motorcycle privileges.
- The permit holder must be supervised by a motorcycle-endorsed rider age 21 or older
- The supervisor must ride a separate motorcycle and maintain visual observation of the permit holder
- The permit holder may ride only during daylight hours
- The permit holder may not carry passengers
- The permit holder must wear a compliant motorcycle helmet
Verified state facts
Credential basics for Oregon riders
| Minimum age or path | 16 |
|---|---|
| Written test | 25 multiple-choice questions |
| Passing score | The reviewed Oregon DMV – Motorcycle Endorsement materials do not publish one motorcycle-test passing percentage. |
| Permit or application fee | $30 for the motorcycle instruction permit plus a $7 knowledge-test fee |
| License or endorsement fee | $60 motorcycle endorsement fee, in addition to any applicable license issuance or replacement fee |
| Helmet or equipment rule | Every motorcycle operator and passenger must wear a compliant motorcycle helmet |
State route
How the Oregon motorcycle process fits together
- Choose the credentialStart with the motorcycle permit, endorsement, or motorcycle-only license route described by Oregon DMV – Motorcycle Endorsement. Match that transaction to your current driver license before applying.
- Prepare the state-specific packetUse the document section below, especially this item: A valid Oregon driver license.
- Study the rider topics25 multiple-choice questions
- Handle training or skills testingCompletion of Team Oregon motorcycle rider education is required for a two-wheel endorsement; the in-person Basic Rider Training course waives both DMV knowledge and skills tests, while eligible online-classroom Basic or Intermediate course formats waive only the skills test
- Finish the credential transactionConnect the fee source, permit restrictions, and official source links before riding with full privileges in Oregon.
DMV packet
What to bring for an Oregon motorcycle permit or license
The application packet must match the exact Oregon route: permit-only, endorsement added to a license, motorcycle-only license, course waiver, or under-18 application.
- A valid Oregon driver license
- Proof of identity and Oregon residential address
- Social Security number or certification that no number has been assigned
- Parental consent for an applicant under 18
- Team Oregon course-completion card for the applicable endorsement pathway
- Payment of the knowledge-test, permit, and endorsement fees
Knowledge test
Oregon motorcycle written test and study focus
25 multiple-choice questions The reviewed Oregon DMV – Motorcycle Endorsement materials do not publish one motorcycle-test passing percentage. Build the study plan around motorcycle controls, visibility, lane position, intersections, curves, traction, passengers, cargo, impairment, fatigue, and emergency maneuvers, with extra attention to curves, grades, traction changes, weather, wind, and long downhill braking.
Safety laws
Oregon helmet, gear, and lane rules
Every motorcycle operator and passenger must wear a compliant motorcycle helmet
Training
Motorcycle safety course and skills-test path in Oregon
Completion of Team Oregon motorcycle rider education is required for a two-wheel endorsement; the in-person Basic Rider Training course waives both DMV knowledge and skills tests, while eligible online-classroom Basic or Intermediate course formats waive only the skills test Keep the course certificate or waiver record with the application packet when Oregon accepts it.
Fees
Oregon motorcycle permit and license fees
The fee table below preserves the transaction details currently documented for this state. The first fee note is: $30 for the motorcycle instruction permit plus a $7 knowledge-test fee
| Transaction | State fee note |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle permit or application | $30 for the motorcycle instruction permit plus a $7 knowledge-test fee |
| License or endorsement | $60 motorcycle endorsement fee, in addition to any applicable license issuance or replacement fee |
Regional comparison
Compare Oregon with nearby motorcycle rules
| State | Permit or test path | Helmet rule |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 16 | Every motorcycle operator and passenger must wear a compliant motorcycle helmet |
| Washington | 16 years old and the holder of a valid Washington driver license | Washington requires every motorcycle operator and passenger to wear a USDOT-compliant motorcycle helmet and requires eye protection unless the motorcycle has a windshield. |
| California | 15 years and 6 months for an M1 or M2 instruction permit | A U.S. DOT-compliant helmet is required for every motorcycle operator and passenger. |
| Idaho | The reviewed Idaho Transportation Department – Motorcycle endorsement sources do not publish one statewide motorcycle-permit minimum age. | A DOT-compliant helmet is required for motorcycle operators and passengers under 18. |
Mopeds and scooters
Moped and scooter rules in Oregon
Oregon does not issue a moped instruction permit; a vehicle capable of more than 30 mph or with an engine larger than 50cc requires motorcycle driving privileges
Government references
Oregon motorcycle source links
Source review date: August 22, 2026.
