{"id":1809,"date":"2020-03-10T07:24:07","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T14:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/motorcycle-licenses\/"},"modified":"2024-12-16T11:19:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T19:19:01","slug":"motorcycle-licenses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/motorcycle-licenses\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorcycle Licenses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A California motorcycle driver&#8217;s license (DL) authorizes you to operate a two-wheeled motorcycle, motorized bicycle,&nbsp;moped, or any bicycle with an attached motor. Learn more about how you apply for a motorcycle license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-columns content-columns colums-1-3-2-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-dmv-illustration alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wsi2uat.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2022\/12\/motorcycle.svg\" class=\"dmv-illustration\" width=\"1820\" height=\"1820\" aria-hidden=\"true\" alt=\" \"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-container shadow-box\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motorcycle License Classes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need a valid motorcycle DL to operate a motorcycle in California. There are two motorcycle license classes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Class M1:&nbsp;<\/strong>Authorizes you to operate any two-wheeled motorcycle and all vehicles listed under Class M2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Class M2:&nbsp;<\/strong>Authorizes you to operate a motorized bicycle, moped, or any bicycle with an attached motor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Refer to the <a href=\"\/portal\/file\/motorcycle-driver-handbook-pdf\/\">Motorcycle Handbook (PDF)<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply for a Motorcycle DL&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-if-youre-under-21-years-of-age\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\t&#8230; if You&#039;re Under 21 Years of Age\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-59067\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-59067\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-76443\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-76443\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>If you are under 21 years of age, you need to hold a motorcycle <a href=\"\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/instruction-permits\/\">instruction permit<\/a> for at least six months <strong>AND <\/strong>complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/motorcyclesafetyca.com\/\">California Motorcyclist Training Course<\/a> before you can apply for a motorcycle DL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have met all of the requirements of the instruction permit, you can <a href=\"\/portal\/locations\/field-offices\/\">visit a DMV office<\/a>, where you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit your instruction permit to show you have had it for at least six months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit proof you have completed both driver education and training (if you do not have a valid California DL).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a Certificate of Completion of Motorcycle Training (DL 389) (Shows completion of the CA Motorcyclist Training course. With this certificate you will not need to take a skills test, but you may need to perform an observation test).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to apply for a <a href=\"https:\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/real-id\/what-is-real-id\/\">REAL ID<\/a>, you must also provide proof of your identity, social security number (SSN), and two proofs of residency from the <a href=\"\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/real-id\/real-id-checklist\/\">list of acceptable REAL ID documents<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The California Motorcyclist Training Course (Basic Rider Course) is provided by the California Motorcycle Safety Program (CMSP) and is administered by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The CMSP is California&#8217;s official motorcycle safety and training program. All riders in California under 21 years of age must successfully complete this course to obtain a motorcycle DL or endorsement. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be given a Certificate of Completion of Motorcycle Training (DL 389) that may be used to waive the motorcycle skills test at DMV within 12 months of the date of issuance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more and find a training location near you, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/motorcyclesafetyca.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California Motorcyclist Safety Program<\/a>&nbsp;or call 1-877-743-3411.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you complete these requirements, we will issue you a temporary motorcycle DL until you receive your new license in the mail. The temporary license is valid for 60 days. If you haven\u2019t received your new driver\u2019s license after 60 days, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/drivers-license-id-card-status\/\">Driver\u2019s License &amp; ID Card Status<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-if-youre-over-21-years-of-age\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\t&#8230; if You&#039;re Over 21 Years of Age\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-68082\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-68082\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-8665\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-8665\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>Individuals over 21 years of age don\u2019t need an instruction permit before they can apply for a motorcycle DL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get a license, you may either complete a California Highway Patrol (CHP) approved&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/motorcyclesafetyca.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California Motorcyclist Safety Program training course<\/a>&nbsp;or pass a motorcycle driving test at a DMV office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for a motorcycle DL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete a <a href=\"\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/dl-id-online-app-edl-44\/\">Driver&#8217;s License or Identification Card Application<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit a DMV office, where you will:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide your social security number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify your identity with an <a href=\"\/portal\/file\/federal-non-compliant-dl-id-card-documents-list-pdf\/\">acceptable identity document (PDF)<\/a>. Your current name needs to match the name on the identity document.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present your California DL\/ID card (if you have one).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present <a href=\"\/portal\/file\/residency-documents-list-pdf\/\">acceptable residency documents (PDF)<\/a> (if you have never had a California DL\/ID card).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the nonrefundable <a href=\"\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/licensing-fees\/\">application fee<\/a> (application and fee valid for 12 months).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pass a vision exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have your fingerprint scanned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have your photo taken.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pass the <a href=\"\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/preparing-for-knowledge-and-drive-tests\/\">knowledge test(s)<\/a>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are allowed three attempts to pass the knowledge test(s). If you fail the&nbsp;same&nbsp;test three times, your application is no longer valid and you will need to reapply. To allow for sufficient testing time, we don\u2019t administer knowledge tests within 30 minutes of closing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a Certificate of Completion of Motorcycle Training (DL 389) or take the motorcycle driving test.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are applying for a motorcycle license and you do not have any other DL, you may also need to perform an observation test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to apply for a <a href=\"\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/real-id\/what-is-real-id\/\">REAL ID<\/a>, you must also provide proof of your identity, social security number (SSN), and two proofs of residency from the <a href=\"\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/real-id\/real-id-checklist\/\">list of acceptable REAL ID documents<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To take your motorcycle driving test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/portal\/make-an-appointment\/\">Schedule a motorcycle driving test appointment<\/a> (Driving tests are not given without an appointment). You may also call 1-800-777-0133 during the regular business hours to make an appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide proof of financial responsibility that meets or exceeds California Insurance Requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The motorcycle driving test includes a pre-trip inspection, riding in different track paths, slow riding, and gear shifting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your application fee allows you three attempts to pass the motorcycle driving test. If you fail, you must schedule a new driving test on another day and pay a $7 retest fee. If you fail the driving test three times, your application is no longer valid and you must reapply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"whatmcourse\">After you complete these requirements, DMV will issue you a temporary motorcycle driver&#8217;s license until you receive your new license in the mail. The temporary license is valid for 60 days. If you haven\u2019t received your new driver&#8217;s license after 60 days, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/drivers-license-id-card-status\/\">Driver\u2019s License &amp; ID Card Status<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-im-just-visiting-california-do-i-need-to-get-a-california-motorcycle-dl\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tI&#039;m just visiting California. Do I need to get a California motorcycle DL?\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-34700\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-34700\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-3758\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-3758\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a visitor in California who is over 18-years-old and has a valid motorcycle DL from your home state or country, you may drive in California without getting a California license (as long as your home state license remains valid).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you become a California resident, you must get a California motorcycle DL within 10 days. Residency is established by voting in a California election, paying resident tuition, filing for a homeowner&#8217;s property tax exemption, or any other privilege or benefit not ordinarily extended to nonresidents.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-the-name-on-my-identity-document-isnt-my-current-name-how-do-i-change-it\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tThe name on my identity document isn&#039;t my current name. How do I change it?\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-94532\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-94532\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-78710\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-78710\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>Your current true full name (first, middle, last) needs to appear on your identity document. If you need to make a name change:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete a <a href=\"\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/dl-id-online-app-edl-44\/\">Driver&#8217;s License or Identification Card Application<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit a DMV office (<a href=\"\/portal\/make-an-appointment\/\">schedule an appointment<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide acceptable documentation showing correct name:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adoption documents that contain the legal name as a result of the adoption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A name change document that contains the legal name both before and after the name change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marriage certificate (issued from a local or state Office of Vital Statistics).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A certificate, declaration, or registration document verifying the formation of a domestic partnership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dissolution of marriage document that contains the legal name as a result of the court action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the <a href=\"\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/licensing-fees\/\">application fee<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have your fingerprint scanned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have your photo taken.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) to change your name in SSA records before you visit a DMV office. We verify your name, birth date, and social security number with the SSA. If we are unable to verify your information, you will not receive a new California ID and we will send you a Request for Verification of Information Letter.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-what-happens-if-i-lose-my-instruction-permit\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tWhat happens if I lose my instruction permit?\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-31155\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-31155\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-67881\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-67881\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>If you lose your instruction permit, you may apply for a replacement at a DMV office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete a <a href=\"\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/dl-id-online-app-edl-44\/\">Driver&#8217;s License or Identification Card Application<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are under 18, your parent(s) or guardian(s) must sign the application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit a <a href=\"\/portal\/locations\/field-offices\/\">DMV office<\/a> to apply for your duplicate instruction permit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-why-do-i-need-to-bring-my-instruction-permit-to-my-driving-test-if-i-am-over-18-years-of-age\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tWhy do I need to bring my instruction permit to my driving test if I am over 18 years of age?\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-79402\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-79402\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-38570\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-38570\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>Regardless of age, a person must have in their immediate possession a driver&#8217;s license (DL) or Instruction permit of the appropriate class to operate a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-if-i-lose-my-drivers-education-certificate-will-i-be-able-to-take-my-driving-test\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tIf I lose my driver&#039;s education certificate, will I be able to take my driving test?\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-80349\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-80349\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-15408\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-15408\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>If you lose any of your completion certificates (driver&#8217;s education, driver&#8217;s training or motorcycle course completion), contact the issuing school and request a duplicate.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-dmv-illustration aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/images\/illustrations\/checklist.svg\" class=\"dmv-illustration\" width=\"251\" height=\"226\" aria-hidden=\"true\" alt=\" \"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Need something else?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"featured-tiles-block full-width full-width--slant\">\n\n\t<div class=\"container container--full\">\n\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"content-tile\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-tile__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Renew Your Motorcycle DL<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Is the expiration date on your motorcycle DL\u00a0approaching? 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