Nevada Motorcycle License: Class M Steps, Tests and Fees
In Nevada, a motorcycle license is a Class M on your driver’s license. You get it one of two ways: pass a certified motorcycle safety course and skip the DMV tests, or pass the DMV’s vision, knowledge and skills tests. Adding Class M to a license you already have costs $8.50, plus $25 if you test at the DMV.
Written by the DMV Appointment Las Vegas team · Verified by Ryan Parker & Ethan Miller · Last updated: November 2026
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How do you get a motorcycle license in Nevada?
Take a certified motorcycle safety course and bring the completion card to the DMV, or pass the DMV’s knowledge test and a skills test on a closed course. Either way, Class M is added to your Nevada license for $8.50, and the new card is mailed to you.
Safety course route
The DMV accepts a certified motorcycle safety course instead of its own tests. Courses run at Nevada public colleges and some dealerships, and they provide the bike.
- Finish a certified course
- Book a DMV appointment within one year of finishing
- Bring your completion card and your Nevada license
- Pay $8.50; the DMV adds Class M
No DMV written or skills test · No permit needed for adults
DMV test route
You test with the DMV on your own motorcycle. Applicants without a Class C license also take the Class C written test.
- Pass the vision test and 25-question motorcycle knowledge test (80% to pass)
- Get a permit if you want to practice (optional for adults)
- Book and pass the skills test
- Get your photo taken; the license is mailed
$25 testing + $8.50 to add Class M · $10 per retest
Do you need a motorcycle permit in Nevada?
Riders under 18 do. Adults 18 and older don’t need one for the safety course route, and it’s optional on the DMV route, but without a permit you can’t ride on the road until you pass the skills test. An adult motorcycle permit lasts six months, can be renewed only once, and can be applied for no more than once every five years.
- Daylight onlyNo riding after dark
- No passengersRide alone
- No freewaysStay off high-speed roads
- SupervisedBy a licensed Class M rider with 1 year of experience
- On a motorcycleYour supervisor rides too, not in a car
Under 18? You must hold the motorcycle permit for at least six months, log 50 hours of supervised riding and complete a motorcycle safety course. If no course is offered within 30 miles of home, the DMV accepts 50 more supervised hours instead. A minor’s motorcycle permit is good for one year and ends at 18. Teens start with the same documents as a car permit; see our Nevada learners permit guide.
What is on the Nevada motorcycle skills test?
The skills test is mostly given on a closed course at the DMV and has four parts: a cone weave and stop, a turn followed by a U-turn, a quick stop and an obstacle swerve. You must pass the knowledge test before you can schedule it, and you’ll need your permit number when you book.
Weave through a line of cones, then stop smoothly.
A 90-degree turn from a stop, followed by a U-turn.
Brake hard and stop in a short distance.
Steer around an obstacle in your path.
Fail the DMV skills test two or more times and the DMV permanently stops issuing you instruction permits, so you’d have to finish a certified safety course instead.
How much does a Nevada motorcycle license cost?
Adding a motorcycle class to a Nevada license costs $8.50. If you take the DMV’s tests, add the $25 testing fee, so $33.50 in total; a safety course graduate pays only the $8.50 at the DMV. Drivers moving here with a motorcycle class pay $46.50 to transfer the license.
| What you’re doing | DMV fee |
|---|---|
| Add Class M to your Nevada licenseWith a safety course card or after DMV testing | $8.50 |
| DMV knowledge and skills testingCovers the first knowledge test and first skills test | $25 |
| Each retest | $10 |
| Instruction permitOptional for adults on the DMV route | $22.50 |
| Out-of-state transfer with a motorcycle classInstead of the standard $41.50 transfer fee | $46.50 |
Safety courses charge their own tuition, which isn’t a DMV fee. Moving here with a motorcycle license? Our new to Nevada guide covers the transfer appointment.
Mopeds, small bikes and helmet rules
Test on a motorcycle of 90cc or more to get a full Class M. Testing on a smaller bike adds a restriction to your license, and mopeds of 50cc or less can be driven with any class of license. Nevada requires a DOT-approved helmet on motorcycles and mopeds.
| Vehicle | License you need | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle, 90cc or more | Class M | Test on one of these to avoid a size restriction |
| Motorcycle under 90cc | Class M with restriction U | Limited to motorcycles of 90cc or less |
| Moped, 50cc or less | Any license class | No more than 2 horsepower and 30 mph; must be registered; helmet required. Testing on one adds restriction Q |
Nevada law (NRS 486.231) requires helmets for motorcycle riders and passengers, moped riders and riders of three-wheelers with handlebars and a saddle seat. Registering a motorcycle adds a $6 fee that funds the state’s rider safety program; see our registration renewal guide for renewals.
Book a DMV appointment for your motorcycle license
Skills tests are by appointment through each office’s drive test link, and adding Class M with a course card uses a general appointment. Booking is free on the DMV’s own scheduler. Switch tabs to view, reschedule or cancel.
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East Sahara DMV
2621 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104 · Mon–Fri 8–5, Sat 8–4
All official booking links
- East Sahara: general appointment · drive test
- West Flamingo: general appointment · drive test
- North Decatur: general appointment · drive test
- Silverado Ranch: general appointment · drive test
- Silverado CDL building: CDL line or knowledge test
- All offices on dmv.nv.gov
Nevada motorcycle license FAQ
Can I ride a motorcycle in Nevada with just a car license?
No. You need a Class M on your license to ride a motorcycle. A moped of 50cc or less is the exception; it can be driven with any class of license.
Is a Nevada motorcycle license an endorsement?
No. Nevada lists every driving privilege, including Class M, as a class on one license card instead of adding endorsements.
How old do you have to be for a motorcycle license in Nevada?
You can get a motorcycle permit at 15½. Riders under 18 must hold it for six months, log 50 supervised hours and finish a safety course, so 16 is the earliest age for a Class M.
Where can I take the motorcycle skills test in Las Vegas?
Skills tests are mostly given on a closed course at DMV offices, by appointment, and larger offices also offer stand-by testing. Not every office gives every test, so call (702) 486-4368 before you go.
Can I renew a Nevada motorcycle permit?
Yes, with limits. A rider under 18 can renew the permit until it ends at 18. An adult motorcycle permit lasts six months and can be renewed only once.
Do I need insurance to ride a moped in Nevada?
The DMV doesn’t require liability insurance for a moped, but the moped must be registered and the rider must wear a helmet.