OH 3 Wheel Motorcycle License Information
Q: Do I need a permit?
A: Yes, you need a motorcycle permit (TIPIC) before you come to the class.

How to get your 3W Motorcycle Permit (TIPIC) in Ohio

TIPIC instructions: Summary (Please read the entire page for more details):

                                
1. Get an Ohio Motorcycle Permit BEFORE taking the class
2. Bring a permit to class, enjoy the course, and pass the riding skills test at the end of class.
3. Take your permit and Motorcycle Test Waiver Card (provided at the end of class) to BMV within 60 days and get your 3-wheel Motorcycle License

4. Additional information can be found on the Ohio BMV website here: https://motorcycle.ohio.gov/information-for-riders/resources/mtorcycle-licensing-information

Motorcycle Licensing Information
Any person operating a motorcycle or motor scooter on public roadways in Ohio must hold a valid motorcycle or motor scooter license or endorsement. A rider may apply for a motorcycle or motor scooter-only license or a motorcycle or motor scooter endorsement on his or her driver's license.

Skills Test Waiver
Students who complete the Training Wheels-MSF 3-wheel Basic Rider Course (3WBRC) will take the Ohio BMV skills test at the end of their class. If the test is passed, Motorcycle Ohio will issue students a waiver card to be presented to any Ohio BMV Deputy Registrar to gain their full motorcycle endorsement.

To receive a waiver of the state motorcycle skills test, you must present your Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC), along with your Motorcycle Ohio-issued skills test waiver to a Deputy Registrar at the Ohio BMV within 60 days of course completion. Graduates under 18 years of age must meet all Graduated Driver Licensing requirements.

Motorcycle or Motor Scooter Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC)

To obtain a Motorcycle or Motor Scooter TIPIC, you must be at least age 15 years, six months, and pass a motorcycle or motor scooter knowledge test. To prepare, study the Ohio Motorcycle Operator’s Manual and section four of the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws.

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Knowledge Test and Vision Screening
You may go to any driver exam station to take the knowledge test and vision screening to begin the temporary permit process. Before testing, you must provide proof of:

•  Full legal name

•  Date of birth

•  Social Security number (if ever assigned)

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Once the knowledge test and vision screening are passed, you can proceed to a deputy registrar license agency to purchase a motorcycle or motor scooter TIPIC within 60 days of passing the test. You must provide proof of:

•  Full legal name

•  Date of birth

•  Social Security number (if ever assigned)

•  Ohio residency

•  Citizenship or legal presence

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For applicants under age 18, a parent or guardian must present identification (driver's license or ID card) to co-sign for the TIPIC.

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Go to our Acceptable Documents page for a full list of identity documents and links to use our interactive process to assist you with what to bring to a deputy registrar agency.