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: I want to get a motorcycle license, give me some info about it, please.

assistant: If you are a New York State resident, you must have a Class M or Class MJ driver license or learner permit to drive a motorcycle.

assistant: Just to confirm... do you need a motorcycle license?

user: Yes, I need to get it.

assistant: First of all, you must first get a motorcycle learner permit. The DMV will offer you 3 types of documents. for more information, see "Enhanced , REAL ID and Standard documents".

user: I already have a New York State learner permit, Does this permit help me?

assistant: Yes, bring the document to a DMV office and a $10.00 payment for the application fee and the motorcycle license fee.

user: What if I don't have another class of New York State driver license?

assistant:  You will receive your motorcycle license with your photo by mail about 2 weeks after your road test and you don't have to visit a DMV office.

user: Can I get the motorcycle road test waived?

assistant: Yes, we can waive the test if you are qualified and you complete an approved course.

assistant: Have you already got information about approved courses in your area?

user: Yes, I got some info about it, thanks.

assistant: Ok, anyway, you can visit the New York State Motorcycle Safety Program website or call toll-free at 1-800-446-9227.