Wyoming Motorcycle Endorsement Guide

What Is a Motorcycle Endorsement?

In Wyoming the motorcycle privilege is its own license class. The Class M license is issued solely for operating motorcycles, but a Class A, B or C license may include the 'M' classification so a single license covers both cars and motorcycles (WY manual p.6).

If you hold no Wyoming license, you can earn a stand-alone Class M license. If you already drive a car, you add the 'M' classification to your existing license. Either way, you pass the same examination.

Endorsement vs. Motorcycle-Only License

How to Add the Endorsement — Steps

1. Get a motorcycle instruction permit — pass the written knowledge test and vision screening (available from age 15).
2. Practice under the permit's restrictions; remember a permit holder may not carry a passenger.
3. Pass the on-cycle skills test, a set of basic-control and crash-avoidance maneuvers in a controlled, off-street area — or have it waived with an approved safety-course card.
4. Receive the Class M license or the 'M' classification once you have passed the written, vision and skills requirements.
5. Pay the fees: the motorcycle license is $6, an original Wyoming license is $40, and a $5 technology fee applies (fees are subject to change).

MSF Course Waiver

The on-cycle skills test may be waived if you present a completion card from an approved Motorcycle Safety Course; the card is honored for no longer than two years (WY manual p.9).

WYDOT offers the Basic Rider Course (BRC, about 20 hours plus a 3-hour e-Course) and the Advanced Basic Rider Course (BRC2) at locations across Wyoming from May through September. Passing the Wyoming Novice Rider Course waives BOTH the required written and skills tests for a Class M endorsement when you present the card within two years (WY manual p.40-41).

Cost & Renewal

The motorcycle license fee is $6. An original Wyoming license costs $40, a renewal $30, and an instruction permit $40 (restricted $20); a $5 technology fee is added to all classes (WY manual p.10-12).

Licensees over 21 may renew within the 120-day period before expiration; those under 21 may renew within 90 days. Renewals require a vision screening, and a skills test may be required at the examiner's discretion (WY manual p.9).

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