What Is Next?
DOL Approved Motorcycle Education & Endorsement Testing
Learn to ride a 2 or 3 wheel motorcycle
Motorcycle
Riding Guide
WMST has partnered with Champ U and our our coaching curriculum builds upon two overarching principles
You don’t have your motorcycle endorsement until you add it to your drivers license.
Motorcycle endorsement qualifying courses are for riders that have a current Washington motorcycle permit and are ready to earn their full motorcycle endorsement.
Motorcycle Permit
You don't have your Permit or Endorsement until you add it to your own drivers license.
If your license is valid for more than one year you will replace your license just as if you’ve lost it.
If your license is valid for less than one year you can renew it now.
You can add your permit or endorsement by visiting the Department of Licensing or conveniently online.
Washington residents that meet the following criteria are eligible to use the DOL’s online services to add a motorcycle permit or endorsement to their driver license:
- Passed the required tests within the last 180 days
- Must have a current valid Washington driver license
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Not have a CDL endorsement
You’ll see the permit or endorsement when you get to the payment screen.
Don’t delay! Scores are valid for 180 days. You cannot add your permit if your scores are expired. You must have valid permit scores or a valid permit to add your endorsement. Permits are valid for 180 days from the date of issuance and can only be renewed one time. It cannot be renewed if you allow it to expire.
Active Military Riders
Active military personnel that are taking training off-base will follow a different procedure. They will need to contact their safety office on-base.
Riders
Under 18
Washington residents under 18 must have a parent signature to apply for a motorcycle permit or endorsement. They will need to visit a Licensing Office to add a motorcycle permit or endorsement to their driver license.
Riders with a CDL
If you have a Washington driver license with a CDL endorsement you will need to visit a Licensing Office to add your permit or endorsement.
Deadlines
Don't let your scores or permit expire!
All scores are valid for 180 days. Your Permit is valid for 180 days form the date of issuance. You cannot add your endorsement without a valid permit or scores. Know your deadlines and do not let them pass. You’ll be required to retest if you allow your scores or permit to expire.
Please note that customers may use License eXpress to complete their transaction, however they are not required to have a License eXpress account to add a motorcycle permit or endorsement to their driver license. We are providing you with instructions for both scenarios.
How to add your permit in License eXpress
Step 1
Log in to DOL’s License eXpress
Step 2
Select “Renew your license” if you are eligible for renewal (within 1 year of expiration). If you are not eligible for online renewal, select “Replace your license”.
Step 3
Verify your information on the Identity information and Physical appearance screens.
Step 4
On the New Card portion of the screen, you should see the following Endorsement and Restriction codes:
- A motorcycle permit will be shown as an O for Motorcycle Permit and J for Two-Wheel only, Three-Wheel only, or Two- and Three-Wheel.
- A motorcycle endorsement will be shown as an L for Motorcycle Endorsement and J for Two-Wheel only, Three-Wheel only, or Two- and Three-Wheel.
Step 5
Continue through the remaining screens until you arrive at the Summary screen. At this time, we recommend verifying that your Motorcycle permit or endorsement is listed in the Endorsement and Restrictions section of your Summary
Step 6
Submit your payment information and complete your transaction.
Step 7
Print a temporary paper copy of your driver license to carry with you until you receive your new hard-copy driver license with the motorcycle permit or endorsement added. You will receive your new credential within 2 to 4 weeks.
Step 8
Submit your payment information and complete your transaction.
How to add your permit without License eXpress
Step 1
Log in to DOL’s License eXpress
Step 2
Select “Renew your license” if you are eligible for a renewal (within 1 year of expiration). If you are not eligible for renewal, select “Replace your license”.
Step 3
Enter and verify your information on the following screens:
- Who are you?
- Physical appearance
Step 4
On the New Card portion of the screen, you should see the following Endorsement and Restriction codes:
- A motorcycle permit will be shown as an O for Motorcycle Permit and J for Two-Wheel only, Three-Wheel only, or Two- and Three-Wheel.
- A motorcycle endorsement will be shown as an L for Motorcycle Endorsement and J for Two-Wheel only, Three-Wheel only, or Two- and Three-Wheel.
Step 5
Continue through the remaining screens until you arrive at the Summary screen. At this time, we recommend verifying that your Motorcycle permit or endorsement is listed in the Endorsement and Restrictions section of your Summary
Step 6
Continue through the remaining screens until you arrive at the Summary screen. At this time, we recommend verifying that your Motorcycle permit or endorsement is listed in the Endorsement and Restrictions section of your Summary.
Step 7
Submit your payment information and complete your transaction.
Step 8
Print a temporary paper copy of your driver license to carry with you until you receive your new hard-copy driver license with the motorcycle permit or endorsement added. You will receive your new credential within 2 to 4 weeks.
Motorcycle Endorsement
Washington Motorcycle Safety Training
Motorcycle Student
You have already taken a WMST permit course and have your permit already
Registration
Endorsement
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3 hours in the classroom
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Endorsement Knowledge test
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5 hours riding on the range
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Endorsement Skills Test
Motorcycle | Endorsement Qualifying Course
You Have A Fair Amount of Motorcycle Experience and Have A Valid Motorcycle Permit
- 8 hour 1 day endorsement course
- 3 hour classroom session
- 5 hour range session
- Training motorcycle included
- **You may ride your own street legal, registered and insured motorcycle in class
- Advanced street riding skills
- Advanced controls and techniques
- Cover the endorsement test topics
- DOL Knowledge and Skills tests
Motorcycle endorsement qualifying courses are for riders that have a current Washington motorcycle permit and are ready to earn their full motorcycle endorsement. The endorsement qualifying classroom session covers advanced street riding skills, improving your perception of hazards and hazardous situations, allowing you to self-evaluate your level of risk taking. Range exercises will practice advanced braking, cornering, hazard avoidance and handling techniques.
Endorsement qualifying 8 hour courses include a 3 hour classroom session and a 5 hour range session designed to help you successfully pass the endorsement knowledge and endorsement skills tests included with your course.
Be sure to come prepared to ride with the required riding gear:
- A helmet that meets DOT standards
- Long jeans or heavier material pants with no rips, tears or holes
- Long sleeve shirt or jacket that is weather appropriate
- Eye protection such as glasses, sunglasses, safety glasses or goggles
- Sturdy boots that cover the ankle with no more than a 1-inch heel. No canvas high tops or elastic slip on.
- Gloves that cover the entire hand
In compliance with DOL requirements, you will not be able to ride without the required riding gear.
You will receive a course confirmation from Motorcycle@GoWMST.com directly following your registration. This confirmation contains important information regarding your course. Be sure to locate it and review it carefully.
Getting your motorcycle endorsement in Washington requires you passing a permit Knowledge and Skills test followed by an endorsement level Knowledge and Skills test.
Riders must have a valid motorcycle permit or permit scores before they can obtain their full endorsement
Skills Test
Retake
Available to previous WMST students onlyRetest within 90 days of your course
Motorcycle Skills Retest
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Warmup time on the motorcycle
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Skills Retest
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Includes the use of a WMST Motorcycle
Motorcycle Permit or Endorsement Retesting
To check availability by location and sign up for skills retesting, click on the register here button.
Motorcycle Student
Within the last 90 days you have taken a permit or endorsement course and failed a test
Permit or Endorsement
Skills retesting can be scheduled online. Email Motorcycle@gowmst.com to schedule a knowledge retest.
Department of Licensing
WMST is an approved provider of Washington's Department of Licensing 2 wheel and 3 wheel motorcycle training courses as well as permit and endorsement Skills and Knowledge testing.
Motorcycle Endorsement
Riders must have a valid permit or valid permit scores before they can obtain a motorcycle endorsement.
Getting your motorcycle endorsement requires you passing a permit Knowledge and Skills test followed by an endorsement level Knowledge and Skills test. Riders must first obtain a motorcycle permit before they can obtain their full endorsement. To get your motorcycle endorsement you need to pass 4 tests in total. If you fail a test you have the option to retake the course, or sign up for direct testing with a warmup.
You will receive a course confirmation from Motorcycle@GoWMST.com directly following your registration. This confirmation contains important information regarding your course. Be sure to locate it and review it carefully.
Getting your motorcycle endorsement in Washington requires you passing a permit Knowledge and Skills test followed by an endorsement level Knowledge and Skills test.
Riders must have a valid motorcycle permit or permit scores before they can obtain their full endorsement
Join our Community for New & Returning Motorcycle Riders
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