Renew your Instructor License
Motorcycle safety instructors must renew their license every 2 years. Start the process early to allow time for processing. Review your instructor qualifications and follow the steps below to renew your instructor license.
Review the Texas Motorcycle Instructor Qualifications
- Have a valid motorcycle license in good standing for the last two years.
- Have a good 3-year driving record, without being convicted of:
- 3 or more moving violations, or
- 2 moving violations that resulted in an accident
- Pass a background check.
- Beginning August 1, 2025, you must be fingerprinted successfully pass a criminal history background check as part of your renewal requirement.
- You will receive instructions for the fingerprint process when you submit your renewal application. Learn more about this change from TDLR news.
- Provide criminal conviction information, if needed.
Review Curriculum Certification
- Verify if First Aid/CPR training is required for your school(s)
- Document classes taught for each school
- Follow curriculum renewal process
- Obtain proof of renewed certification
Apply for Texas License Renewal
- Create or login to the online licensing portal on the TDLR website
- Provide your new certification documentation to TDLR through the license renewal application.
- Pay the $50 application fee
- Renewal processing may take 4-6 weeks.