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Do I have to take a motorcycle test to transfer an out-of-state motorcycle license?
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If you are relocating to another state with a current motorcycle license from your previous state of residency, you will likely not be required to take a motorcycle test, or a motorcycle safety course.
On the other hand, if your drivers license is expired, you could be required to complete a motorcycle riding test, and/or a motorcycle course.
On the other hand, if your drivers license is expired, you could be required to complete a motorcycle riding test, and/or a motorcycle course.
Motorcycle Training
Contact your local DMV branch for a list of approved motorcycle training courses in your area. You can also take a motorcycle practice test online.Testing Requirements for Motorcycles by State
Consult the following grid to determine if a motorcycle test is required in your state. In some states, knowledge tests are given at the discretion of the DMV agent.| Yes | No | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | x | ||
| Alaska | x | ||
| Arizona | x | Agent discretion. | |
| Arkansas | x | ||
| California | x | ||
| Colorado | x | ||
| Connecticut | x | Agent discretion. | |
| Delaware | x | Agent discretion. | |
| Florida | x | Safety course required. | |
| Georgia | x | ||
| Hawaii | x | ||
| Idaho | x | ||
| Illinois | x | ||
| Indiana | x | ||
| Iowa | x | ||
| Kansas | x | ||
| Kentucky | x | ||
| Louisiana | x | Agent discretion. | |
| Maine | x | Agent discretion. | |
| Maryland | x | ||
| Massachusetts | x | Agent discretion. | |
| Michigan | x | ||
| Minnesota | x | ||
| Mississippi | x | Agent discretion. | |
| Missouri | x | ||
| Montana | x | ||
| Nebraska | x | Agent discretion. | |
| Nevada | x | ||
| New Hampshire | x | ||
| New Jersey | x | ||
| New Mexico | x | ||
| New York | x | ||
| North Carolina | x | Agent discretion. | |
| North Dakota | x | Agent discretion. | |
| Ohio | x | Agent discretion. | |
| Oklahoma | x | Agent discretion. | |
| Oregon | x | ||
| Pennsylvania | x | ||
| Rhode Island | x | ||
| South Carolina | x | ||
| South Dakota | x | Agent discretion. | |
| Tennessee | x | ||
| Texas | x | ||
| Utah | x | Agent discretion. | |
| Vermont | x | ||
| Virginia | x | ||
| Washington | x | Agent discretion. | |
| West Virginia | x | Unless younger than 18. | |
| Wisconsin | x | ||
| Wyoming | x | ||
| Washington DC | x |
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