Motorcycle License in Utah
Verified against Utah Driver License Division ·
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Utah adds a motorcycle endorsement to an existing Class D driver's licence. Training is never mandatory: every rider may either sit the written and riding skills tests at a Driver License Division office, or complete a Basic RiderCourse or Experienced Rider Course at an independent school to waive the riding skills test. Utah requires a helmet only of riders and passengers under 21.
Utah's motorcycle license requirements — including a $18 fee to add the endorsement and a training course completion that can waive the skills test if within 6 months — are verified against Utah Driver License Division (see Utah Driver License Division — Motorcycle Endorsement), current as of 2026-07-28.
Utah Motorcycle License Requirements at a Glance
| Requirement | Utah |
|---|---|
| Permit | Motorcycle Learner Permit |
| Permit minimum age | 16 years |
| Permit fee | $19 |
| Permit validity | 180 days |
| Minimum age (unrestricted) | — |
| License fee | $18 |
| Renewal fee | — |
| Knowledge test | Required25 questions |
| Skills test | Requiredgiven by a third-party tester |
A licence carries a restriction code tied to the size of motorcycle used for testing: 0 for 99cc or less, 2 for 249cc or less, 3 for 649cc or less, and no restriction from 650cc. A rider tested on a three-wheeled motorcycle is restricted to three-wheeled motorcycles.
How do you get a motorcycle license in Utah?
- Reach the minimum permit age. You must be at least 16 to apply for a motorcycle permit in Utah.
- Pass the knowledge test. Utah requires a motorcycle knowledge test. It has 25 questions.
- Get your motorcycle permit. The permit costs $19. It is valid for 180 days.
- Hold the permit, and train if required. There is no minimum period you must hold the permit before taking the skills test, but riders under 19 must hold it at least two months. Utah does not require any rider to complete a safety course.
- Pass the skills test, or waive it. Utah requires a motorcycle skills test. Completing Utah's motorcycle safety course waives it if within 6 months.
- Pay the fee and get your license. The license costs $18.
Common questions about motorcycle licensing in Utah
How old do you have to be to get a motorcycle permit in Utah?
You must be at least 16 to apply for a motorcycle permit in Utah.
For the first two months the permit restricts the rider to no passengers, no riding between 10pm and 6am except to or from the rider's residence, place of employment or an agricultural operation or in an emergency, and no riding on highways posted above 60 mph. There are no restrictions for months three through six. A rider under 19 must hold the permit at least two months before the riding skills test unless the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Education course has already been completed; a rider 19 or older may test at any time after the permit issues.
What is the minimum age for a motorcycle license in Utah?
An applicant for the endorsement must be at least 16 and already hold a Class D driver's licence. Utah does not make rider training mandatory at any age: it is one of two ways to satisfy the riding skills test, alongside testing directly at a Driver License office.
Does Utah require a motorcycle knowledge test?
Yes, Utah requires a motorcycle knowledge test. It has 25 questions.
A 25-question closed-book test at a Driver License office, based on the Motorcycle Operator Manual. Completing a Basic RiderCourse or Experienced Rider Course does not remove this test.
Does Utah require a motorcycle skills test?
Yes, Utah requires a motorcycle skills test. In Utah, completing Utah's motorcycle safety course waives it if within 6 months.
A rider (driving) skills test at a Driver License office. Presenting a Basic RiderCourse or Experienced Rider Course completion card within six months of course completion takes the place of it.
How much does a motorcycle license cost in Utah?
A motorcycle license in Utah costs $18. The permit costs $19.
Completing Utah's motorcycle safety course waives the state's motorcycle skills test if within 6 months. See Utah’s motorcycle safety course.
Utah helmet law
Required for some riders
A rider is exempt only if all of the following are true:
- the rider is 21 or older
Section 41-6a-1505 requires protective headgear meeting federal motorcycle helmet standards (49 C.F.R. § 571.218) of any operator or passenger under 21 riding a motorcycle, electric-assisted bicycle, motor-assisted scooter, high-power electric device, or an autocycle that is not fully enclosed, on a highway. A court must waive $8 of a moving-violation fine for a rider 21 or older who was wearing compliant headgear at the time, except for a driving-under-the-influence violation. A maximum fine of $110 applies to a motorcycle or high-power-electric-device violation of the section; failure to wear headgear does not constitute negligence and cannot be introduced as evidence of negligence in civil litigation.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1505 · verified 2026-07-28
Source Notes
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- Endorsement rules, permits, tests and fees come from the Utah Driver License Division. Training facts come from the Department of Public Safety's Highway Safety Office and the Driver License Division. Helmet rules come from the Utah Code.
- Utah does not require rider training to obtain a motorcycle endorsement at any age. Completing a Basic RiderCourse or Experienced Rider Course waives the riding skills test only; the written knowledge test is required of every applicant regardless of training.
- Course tuition is set by each independent training school and is not published by the state. The Department of Public Safety periodically funds a limited discount code for a subset of schools; check current availability before enrolling.
means no primary source publishes that figure — left blank on purpose rather than estimated or copied from an unverified aggregator.
Data last verified: 2026-07-28 (verified by: agent) | Source: Utah Driver License Division — Motorcycle Endorsement