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Minnesota · Permit test

Getting a Minnesota motorcycle or moped permit

To ride a motorcycle in Minnesota you need a valid driver's license, then a motorcycle permit. Pass the motorcycle knowledge test at a DVS exam station, first come, first served with no appointment, and pay $29. The permit is good for one year, and you get the endorsement by passing a skills test, which does need an appointment.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

Permit rules

  • Wear a DOT-approved helmet and eye protection.
  • No passengers.
  • No riding from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise.
  • Permit holders have been allowed on interstate highways since August 1, 2018.
  • Under 18, bring a certificate from an approved rider training course to get the permit, and a parent or guardian.

The skills test

The skills test is four riding exercises on a course, checking control and how you react to hazards. It isn't given when the course is wet or icy. Bring your license and permit, a registered and insured motorcycle, a helmet and eye protection. Test on a three-wheeler and your endorsement is limited to three-wheelers.

Training

The Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center offers Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert rider courses and Motorcycle Road Guard training at Minnesota State College campuses.

Rider training courses ↗

Mopeds

A moped (motorized bicycle) tops out at 30 mph. A Class D license covers it. Without one, you can get a moped permit from 15 after a motorized bicycle safety course and the written, vision and road tests. The knowledge test and 30-day instruction permit cost $6.75. An electric-assist bicycle isn't a moped and needs no license, but you must be 15.

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Sources: Minnesota DVS, Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center and 5 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.