Motorcycling Australia Licencing

14 December 2009

How to obtain a Race Licence in Australia

You must be a financial member of a club to obtain a Licence, the licence form must be stamped and signed by the secretary of your club.

See also new 2010 Licence Card Procedures http://www.hartwellmcc.org/membership-information/faqs/58-class-faqs/150-2010-licence.html

	First Time Licence Test - If you are a senior (16 or above) and you are getting your licence for the first time, or it has been longer than 12 months since you last renewed your licence, you are required to complete the First Time Licence Test. The First Time Licence Test is a 25 question, multiple-choice theory test. The test is contained in the Getting Started in Motorcycle Sport booklet. Click here to download the booklet and test. Alternatively, you can contact MV and we will post you a booklet in the mail. Each person who completes the Test is required to pay a one-off fee of $15.00.
	Senior National Licence – A Senior National Licence entitles you to compete in any competition permitted by Motorcycling Australia or Motorcycling Victoria. A Senior is classified as a person who is over the age of sixteen (16). If you are obtaining this licence for the first time you will need to complete the First Time Licence Test. Click here for more information. Cost: $275 Valid For: One year (from Date of Issue) Application Form
	Junior National Licence – A Junior National Licence entitles you to compete in any competition permitted by Motorcycling Australia or Motorcycling Victoria. A junior is classified as a person who is over the age of seven (7) and under the age of sixteen (16). If you are obtaining this licence for the first time you will need to complete the KickStart Program. Click here for more information. Cost: $250 Valid For: One year (from Date of Issue) Application Form
	Senior Club Licence – A Senior Club Licence entitles you to compete in any closed-to-club or interclub event conducted by your club and permitted by Motorcycling Australia or Motorcycling Victoria. A Senior is classified as a person who is over the age of sixteen (16). If you are obtaining this licence for the first time you will need to complete the First Time Licence Test. Click here for more information. Cost: $240 Valid For: One year (from date of issue)
	Junior Club Licence – A Junior Club Licence entitles you to compete in any closed-to-club or interclub event conducted by your club and permitted by Motorcycling Australia or Motorcycling Victoria. A junior is classified as a person who is over the age of seven (7) and under the age of sixteen (16). If you are obtaining this licence for the first time you will need to complete the KickStart Program. Click here for more information. Cost: $225 Valid For: One year (from date of issue)
	Senior One Event Licence – A Senior One Event National Licence entitles you to compete in an open Classic Motocross or Historic Road Race event permitted by Motorcycling Australia. A Senior is classified as a person who is over the age of sixteen (16). If you are obtaining this licence for the first time you will need to complete the First Time Licence Test. Click here for more information. Cost: $77 Valid For: One Event Please note: This is valid ONLY for national events.
	Recreational Licence – A Recreation Licence entitles you to compete in any recreational (i.e. club ride day, practice day etc) event permitted by Motorcycling Australia or Motorcycling Victoria. A Recreation Licence is valid for those aged 16 or over. This licence is not valid for any competitive acticities. Cost: $85.50 Valid For: One year (from date of issue)

Other Types of Licences / Fees

One Day Recreational Licence – A One Day Recreational Licence entitles you to the same as a Recreational Licence, however is only valid for one (1) day and comes at a cost of $20.

One Event Licence* –A One Event Licence entitles you to compete in a club or interclub event permitted by Motorcycling Australia or Motorcycling Victoria. It is only valid for the duration of that event and comes at a cost of $45.

Come 'n' Try Licence – A Come 'n' Try Licence is available for clubs to provide to first time riders who attend Come 'n' Try Days conducted by the club. It is only valid for one day and is FREE of charge.

First Time Licence Test** – A First Time Licence Test must be completed by all Senior applicants prior to obtaining their licence for the first time. Also as per Rule 3.1.1.8 b) any licence applicant whose previous licence has expired for a period longer than one (1) year MUST re-sit the licence test. The First Time Licence Test comes at a cost of $15.

Rider Levy – A $11 Rider Levy applies each time a rider enters a Motorcycling Victoria permitted event.

* Only available for club events

** Please Note: Junior competitors upgrading to a Senior licence do not need to complete the test.

Licence form must be stamped and signed by the secretary of your club before sending to Motorcycling Victoria.

Licence Applications should be sent to:

Motorcycling Victoria

P.O. Box 414, Clifton Hill 3068

For further information, please contact the MV Office on 03 9673 0600.

Website for application forms http://www.motorcyclingvic.com.au/Forms%202005.htm

All Licence holders are covered by the Motorcycling Australia Rider Accident Insurance Scheme which provides basic cover for death and disability. We do recommend that riders take out their own personal accident insurance cover. The above links require Acrobat PDF Reader.

See the latest fees and charges.