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Motorcycle License (Class M) — Eligible Age: 16
You must have a Class M license or permit (or
a driver license with the M
endorsement) if you operate a motorcycle or motortricycle on public
roadways. You will need to pass the Class F and Class M written, vision,
road sign, and motorcycle skills tests. Graduated driver license requirements
will apply to Class M license applicants between the ages of 16 and 18.
See the Graduated Driver License requirements later in this chapter. A
driver operating a motorized bicycle is not required to obtain a motorcycle
endorsement, however he or she must hold, a valid operator’s (or higher
classification) license.
For more information about Missouri’s motorcycle laws, please obtain a copy
of the
Motorcycle Operator Manual at the Missouri Highway Patrol testing
station or at one of our license offices.
Commercial Driver License (Class A, B, or C)
You must have a commercial driver license based on the type of commercial
motor vehicle you drive. You must be at least 18
years old to apply for a
CDL, and at least 21 years old to obtain a CDL with a Hazardous
Materials or School Bus endorsement. You must still meet the “under 21”
requirements if you apply for a CDL at age 18. Please refer to the
Missouri
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Manual for detailed information about the
CDL program.
Nondriver License/Identification Card (Class ND)
You may obtain a photo nondriver license for identification purposes. Your
nondriver license expires on your date of birth in the sixth year after you
apply. If you are age 70 or older, your nondriver license will never expire.
REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A LICENSE OR PERMIT
Depending on your age, whether you are obtaining a new license or permit,
if you are renewing one, or if you
have just moved to Missouri, the
requirements to obtain a license are slightly different.
• If you are a driver age 15 to 21, the Graduated Driver License (GDL)
program applies to you. Please see the GDL section in this chapter for
more information. You will need to show verification of name, date of
birth,
place of birth, social security number, and Missouri residential
address (detailed in this chapter) to qualify.
• If you are a Missouri driver renewing a license, you may be required
to provide verification of name,
date of birth, place of birth, and social
security number. A document verifying your Missouri residential address
will be required each time you apply to
renew a driver license, nondriver
license, or instruction permit. You must also present your previous license
which will be invalidated and returned to you for proof of identity and take
the vision and road sign tests.
• If you are obtaining a new Missouri license, you must show verification
of name, date of birth, place of birth, social security number and Missouri
residential address . You will be required to take the four-part driver
examination. The four-part exam consists of a written test, vision test, road
sign test, and a driving skills test. (See Chapter 2 for more information.)
• If you are new to Missouri and are transferring your out-of-state driver
license, you will need to present verification of name, date of birth, place
of birth, social security number, Missouri residential address,
and mailing
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address, if different than residential address. You will also surrender the
license from your previous state of residence, and take the vision and
road sign tests.
• You must take the four-part driver examination (detailed in Chapter 2) if
any of the following apply to you:
• You are applying for a new Missouri driver license.
• Your Missouri driver license has been expired for more than 6 months
(184 days).
• Your out-of-state license has been expired for more than 184 days.
• Your license was revoked because you have too many points (see
Chapter 11) on your driving record or because of an Administrative
Alcohol action (see Chapter 10).
• The Director of Revenue asks you to take the exam, even if you have
a current driver license.
Required Documents
When you obtain or renew any license, permit,
or nondriver license, you
will be required to present verification of name, date of birth, place of birth,
social security number, Missouri residential address, and mailing address,
if different than residential address. If renewing, you will also be required
to present and surrender your current license, permit, or nondriver license.
Details of these requirements are listed below.
For more information, visit
http://dor.mo.gov/.
•
Name, Date of Birth, Place of Birth: A U.S. citizen may show a U.S.
Birth Certificate (certified with an embossed, stamped or raised seal
and issued by a vital records agency. Hospital birth certificates and
birth registration cards are not acceptable.), a U.S. passport (non-CDL
valid or expired) or (CDL valid only), a U.S. Certificate of Citizenship,
Certificate of Naturalization, or a Certificate of Birth Abroad. A
“copy” of a U.S. Birth Certificate (issued by a vital records agency)
accompanied by a U.S. Military Identification Card or Discharge
Papers. Non-U.S. citizens must present the appropriate immigration
documents indicating the applicant’s status. Examine the full list
of acceptable
required documents at http://dor.mo.gov/drivers/
idrequirements.php.
Age 65 and Older Exemption — If you are
renewing a non-commercial
permit/driver license or nondriver license and are age 65 or older you
are exempt from presenting documents for place of birth.
•
Missouri Residential Address: You have a variety of options to
prove your current address. Examples include a recent utility bill
(including phone, electric, gas, water, sewer, and cable), property tax
receipt, voter ID card, or any official letter issued within the last 30
days by another state or local governmental agency on its letterhead.
A Missouri residential address will be required each time you apply
to renew a driver license, nondriver license, or instruction permit.
Note: A Post Office Box is
not acceptable as a residential address.
You need to show proof of residential address
and alternate mailing
address (if applicable.) Current addresses are important!
Your
license will be mailed to the address provided.