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You must have a motorcycle license to operate a motorcycle in Illinois. Here’s what you need to know to get your motorcycle license.
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Introduction
There are a few things you need to do before you can get your motorcycle license in Illinois. You must be at least 16 years old, have a valid Illinois driver’s license, and pass a written test and on-cycle skills test. You will also need to take a basic rider course or have completed an approved motorcycle rider education program.
Once you have completed all of the above requirements, you can then go to your local Secretary of State office with the proper documentation and apply for your motorcycle license. You will need to provide proof of completion of the written and on-cycle skills tests, as well as the basic rider course or approved motorcycle rider education program. You will also need to provide proof of insurance, identification, and residency.
After you have submitted all of the required documentation, you will be issued your motorcycle license. Congratulations!
Applying for a Motorcycle License
If you want to ride a motorcycle in Illinois, you’ll need to get a motorcycle license. To do so, you’ll need to:
– Be at least 18 years old
– Hold a valid Illinois driver’s license
– Provide proof of insurance
– Pass a vision test
– Pass a written test on motorcycle operation and traffic laws
– Pass a skills test
If you already have a valid driver’s license, you can complete the written and skills tests at any Secretary of State office. If you don’t have a driver’s license, you’ll need to complete an approved motorcycle training course before taking the tests. For more information on getting your motorcycle license in Illinois, contact the Secretary of State’s office.
Taking the Motorcycle License Test
If you’re interested in getting your motorcycle license in Illinois, you’ll need to take a written test and on-cycle skills test. The written test covers traffic signs, Illinois motorcycle laws and operating your motorcycle safely. The on-cycle skills test covers starting and stopping, turning, shifting gears and stopping quickly. You must complete both the written and on-cycle skills tests to receive your license.
Renewing Your Motorcycle License
If your motorcycle license is expired, you must renew it before you can operate a motorcycle again. You cannot renew an expired license online or by mail. You must appear in person at a Secretary of State facility and:
-Have your social security number verified.
-Present proof of your full legal name, date of birth, Illinois residency and signature
-Show documentation proving you completed an eyesight test within the past year
-Present your expiring or expired Illinois driver’s license
-Pay the applicable fee
If you have a valid driver’s license from another state, you must surrender it to get an Illinois driver’s license.
What to Do If Your Motorcycle License Is Expired
If your motorcycle license is expired, you will need to go through the process of getting a new one. You will need to fill out an application, which can be done online, and pay the required fee. You will also need to pass a vision test and a written exam.
Conclusion
To get a motorcycle license in Illinois, you must be 18 years of age or older and have held a valid Illinois driver’s license for at least one year. You must also successfully complete an approved motorcycle rider training course. Upon completion of the course, you will be issued a certificate that you will need to bring with you when you go to apply for your motorcycle license.
