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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.
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.