Get a motorcycle license [1] 
A New York State resident must have a Class M or Class MJ driver license or learner permit to drive a motorcycle. To get a motorcycle license , you must first get a motorcycle learner permit. IMPORTANT : DMV offers 3 types of documents. Learn about Enhanced, REAL ID and Standard documents [2]. 

How to get a motorcycle license 


Step 1: Apply for a motorcycle permit at a DMV office 
Here is what do study the NY State Motorcycle Operator's Manual [3] MV-21MC to prepare for the written test you have the documents and proofs of identification you need complete the DMV Document Guide to make sure Find your proofs [4 ] if you already have a New York State learner permit or driver license , bring the document bring payment for the $10.00 application fee and the motorcycle license fee 1 

Step 2: Prepare for the motorcycle road test 
Before you schedule your road test , we recommend that you have at least 30 hours of practice on a motorcycle, with or without formal instruction. We also recommend that you have at least 10 hours of practice in medium to high volume traffic consider taking the New York State Motorcycle Safety Program Basic Rider Course [5] or instruction from a commercial driving school When you practice driving with a motorcycle learner permit you must be supervised by a driver age 21 or older who has a valid motorcycle license from any state the motorcycle driver who supervises you must be within 1/4 mile of you at all times you must obey the general restrictions [6] for permit holders [6 ] if you have a Class MJ permit , you must obey the restrictions and requirements for drivers under age 18 [7 ] 

Step 3: Schedule and take a motorcycle road test 
See Schedule and take a road test [8]. if you do not already have another class of New York State driver license , you must complete a pre - licensing course or a Driver Education course before you can schedule a road test 2 if you already have another class of New York State lic

user: Hi, I'd like to know how can I get a motorcycle license?

user: I mean, I already have ONE, but it's an out-of-state license,  I came here last week and since I'm here in New York I want to change my out-of-state license for a New York license, is that possible?

assistant: Do you want to become a resident of New York, or are you going to spend just a few days here?

user: No, I don't want to become a resident of New York state. 

user: I just wan't to know whether or not that is possible, since I don't want to go through the whole motorcycle road test again. I read something about a course, but that's basically like doing the whole test again.

assistant: Don't worry. If you have a valid motorcycle license issued by another state where you are resident, you can drive motorycles in New York without any problem. But if you are into getting a New York license, visit the New York State Motorcycle Safety Program website, or call toll - free at 1 - 800 - 446 - 9227.You can get extra information on how to get a New York license without going to the whole process of a road test

user: So is it really ok to drive here with an out of state license?

user: How can I know if I have a valid license?

assistant:  null

user: Btw, I know that here in New York the safety guideliness are a bit different from texas. Where can I learn more about motorcycle safety?

assistant: Motorcycle safety information is available from the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.