Motorcycle Only License
Motorcycle Only is a license that allows you to operate motorcycle-type vehicles only. This will be reflected on your license as O – MTRCL Only.
If you are interested in obtaining a first-time Motorcycle Only License, you must meet ALL of the following requirements if you have never been licensed before
- You must comply with the requirements to obtain a Learner License (DETS and Class E General Knowledge). If you are 16 or 17 years old, you must have held a Learner License for at least one year conviction-free prior to the issuance of a Motorcycle Only License.
- You must pass the Motorcycle Knowledge and Motorcycle Skills tests as part of a Motorcycle Safety Course within the past year. (If completed more than a year ago, your results are invalidated and you must retake the tests.) Visit flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/motorcycle-rider-education-endorsements or call 850-488-3286 for a listing of Motorcycle Safety Course sponsors by county. OR You must provide proof of completion if the Motorcycle Safety Course was conducted in another state or during military service. The original hard copy certificate of completion or card must be presented, and must have been completed within the past year.
We only serve Manatee County residents. Visit taxcollector.com/appointments to schedule your appointment. Please note the following information:
- An Online Application is REQUIRED for all transactions! Complete the Online Driver License & ID Card Application (https://taxcollector.jotform.com/210103795736152) – or scan the QR code to access the application – prior to your appointment. Do not print the application; an associate will access your electronic submission during your appointment. Applications are valid for 90 days.
- If you have not been issued a Learner License or you are renewing your Learner License, you must take and pass a Vision and Hearing exam - these exams are administered in our office. (Be prepared with your corrective lenses if needed for distance.)
You will be required to take a photo per F.S. 322.142.
Upgrading from Motorcycle Only to Motorcycle Also
Motorcycle Also is an endorsement added to a Class E or higher license that allows you to operate motorcycle-type vehicles in addition to any motor vehicles covered by the particular class. This will be reflected on your license as A – MTRCL Also.
If you currently hold a Motorcycle Only License and would like to upgrade to a Class E Driver License with a Motorcycle Also endorsement, you would be required to pass the Class E Road Test before you can upgrade to a Class E license with a Motorcycle Also Endorsement.
Note: If you are interested in upgrading, we can issue you a 60-day temporary driving permit that will allow you to practice in Class E vehicles. The permit requires you to have a licensed driver 21 years of age or older in the front seat while you are operating the vehicle.
We only serve Manatee County residents. Visit taxcollector.com/appointments to schedule your appointment. Please note the following information:
- An Online Application is REQUIRED for all transactions! Complete the Online Driver License & ID Card Application (https://taxcollector.jotform.com/210103795736152) – or scan the QR code to access the application – prior to your appointment. Do not print the application; an associate will access your electronic submission during your appointment. Applications are valid for 90 days.
- If renewing your driver license, you must take and pass a Vision and Hearing exam - these exams are administered in our office. (Be prepared with your corrective lenses if needed for distance.)
You will be required to take a photo per F.S. 322.142.
Restriction Information
If you complete the Motorcycle Skills test on a three-wheeled motorcycle, your license will be issued with an I Restriction and you will be restricted to operating only three-wheeled motorcycles.
Upon issuance of a Motorcycle Only License, you will only be authorized to operate motorcycle-type vehicles. You will not be authorized to operate Class E motor vehicles (with or without a licensed driver in the front seat).
Acceptable Methods of Payment and Estimated Fees
Our office accepts cash, check, debit cards, and credit cards for in-person transactions. A $2.75 processing fee applies to debit card payments, and a 2.75% processing fee (minimum of $2.75) applies to credit card payments. Our office does not retain any portion of these fees.
Estimate of fees for your transaction:
Service Fee...............................$6.25
First-Time Issuance*...............$55.00
Upgrade....................................$25.00
*Fee also applies to each Motorcycle Only renewal.
Motorcycle Also
If you currently hold a Class E license (or higher*) and want to add a Motorcycle Also endorsement, refer to the Motorcycle Also publication for instructions.
*If you hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL), this transaction can only be processed at our Driver License Branch located at 904 301 Blvd. W, Bradenton – appointments are required.
Non-Manatee County Residents
Not a Manatee County Resident? Our offices are open by appointment only for Manatee County residents/businesses only. All out-of-county residents must visit their home county for information and processing. To find a location, visit flhsmv.gov/locations.