Apply for a provisional rider licence (declared area)

Declared and undeclared areas

Introduction

To upgrade to a provisional rider licence in a declared area, you must first undertake the pre-provisional rider training course.

The course is a full-day course and includes a one-hour motorcycle operator skills test (MOST). When you successfully complete the course you'll be issued with a pre-provisional certificate of competence to take to your local Service NSW Centre.

The certificate is valid for 3 months.

When you visit the service centre, you can apply for a NSW Photo Card at the same time if you wish, and take advantage of paying a reduced application fee for it.

Eligibility

To upgrade to a provisional rider licence, you must:

• be aged 17 or over
• have held a learner rider licence for at least 3 months
• have successfully completed the pre-provisional rider training course with an approved motorcycle training provider.

What you need

• the PDF form – 'Licence Application'
• your pre-provisional certificate of competence
• your learner rider licence
• your contact lenses or glasses (if you wear them)
• a current concession card (if applicable)
• your payment

How to apply

1. Select the 'Download PDF form' button.
2. Complete the form and check the tick box to apply for a NSW Photo Card (if applicable).
3. Gather the required documents.
4. Visit a service centre and lodge your application with your payment.

More information

• For rider licence applications, a receipt is provided which allows you to ride until the card arrives in the mail. The receipt is valid for 2 months.
• The NSW Photo Card is voluntary – you don't have to have one, but you may find it useful to prove your identity in situations not related to riding/driving.

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