To participate in any official motorcycling sport event in Australia, you will need to hold a current Motorcycling Australia Licence.
There are many different types of licences available to suit your riding style. For more details on licences avaiable please see the table below.
Motorcycling Queensland uses the national motorcycling sport licencing database – Ridernet – for licencing where the applicant can process their licence online.
Before you start ensure you have the below documents for the listed licences:
Mini/Recreation
- Government issued proof of identity e.g. birth certificate, passport or drivers licence
Junior National/Junior Restricted
- Government issued proof of identity e.g. birth certificate, passport or drivers licence
- Completed Kick Start Program paperwork
- Club Membership
Senior National/Senior Restricted
- Government issued proof of identity e.g. birth certificate, passport or drivers licence
- Club Membership
- Proof of rider competency i.e. road bike licence, competency assessment by a coach or Level 2 Official (or previously issued licence)
APPLY FOR A NEW LICENCE :
Step 1:
Head to Ridernet.
Step 2:
Scroll down to the ‘Licence Options’ and click of your chosen licence type.
Step 3:
Follow the prompts. If you have any difficulties please refer to the Licence Application How To Guide
UPGRADE/RENEW A LICENCE:
Step 1:
Head to Ridernet
Step 2:
Scroll down to the ‘Sign In’, enter your licence number in the ‘Ridernet ID’ field and your password.
Step 3:
Check your personal details in the ‘My Profile’ tab
Step 4:
Head over to the ‘My Licence’ tab and follow the prompts
If you have any difficulties please refer to the Licence Application How To Guide
If you have any difficulties please refer to the Licence Application How To Guide
**Please note that you can only Renew a licence 30 days prior to the licence’s expiration date.
Licence Types:
LICENCE TYPE |
BASIC DETAILS |
VALID FOR |
ELIGIBILITY |
PRICE |
| Competition | ||||
| Senior National | Allows you to compete in National, State, Club and Non-Competitive events. | 12 months | 16 yrs & over | $329 |
| Junior National | Allows you to compete in National, State, Club and Non-Competitive events. | 12 months | 7 – under 16 yrs | $302 |
| Senior Restricted | Allows you to participate in Trials, Mini-Moto, Fast 50’s, Pocket Bikes events. | 12 months | 16 yrs & over | $242 |
| Junior Restricted | Allows you to participate in Trials, Mini-Moto, Fast 50’s, Pocket Bikes events. | 12 months | 7 – under 16 yrs | $145 |
| One Event Competition | Allows you to compete in National, State, Club and Non-Competitive events. | Meeting Dates Only | 7 yrs & over | $75 |
| Manual One Event Comp | Allows you to compete in National, State, Club and Non-Competitive events. | Meeting Dates Only | 7 yrs & over | $85 |
| Non-Competition | ||||
| Mini | Allows you to participate in Non-Competitive events. i.e. Practice Days and Coaching. | 12 months | 7 – under 16 yrs | $130 |
| Recreational | Allows you to participate in Non-Competitive events. i.e. Practice Days and Coaching. | 12 months | 16 yrs & over | $135 |
| One Event Recreational | Allows you to participate in Non-Competitive events. i.e. Practice Days and Coaching. | Meeting Date Only | 4 yrs & over | $30 |
| Trail Pass | Allows you to participate in Trail Rides only. Note: You must hold a valid State Licence to participate in a event/s at Public Property. |
Event only | 4 & over | $15 |
| Manual One Event Rec | Allows you to participate in Non-Competitive events. i.e. Practice Days, Trail Rides, Coaching. | Meeting Date Only | 4 yrs & over | $35 |
| Non-Riding | ||||
| Crew | All Disciplines. May grant access to various restricted areas – event and promoter dependent. | 12 months | 16 yrs and over | $75 |
| Entrant | Companies or individuals wishing to enter riders into events on their behalf. | 12 months | N/A | $200 |
| One Event Crew | May grant access to various restricted areas – event and promoter dependent. | event only | 16 yrs & over | $25 |
| National Media accreditation | May grant access to various restricted areas – event and promoter dependent. | 12 months | 18 yrs & over | $250 |
| State Media accreditation | Allows you to participate in all events (both National and State) within the state. If you would like to cover events in a different state then you will need to purchase a National Media Licence. | 12 months | 18 yrs & over | $75 |
| Replacement Licence | Following loss or destruction of licence | – | – | $11 |
Note: Crew Licences are not required for holders of any Senior Annual Commpetition MA Licence.
* Hard card available at a cost of $10
* Hard card available at a cost of $10
Family Discounts:
In 2015 Motorcycling Australia introduced family discounts for Competition Licences ONLY. Here is an explanation of the family discount options:
- First licence applied for in a calendar year – no discount applies
- Second licence applied for in a calendar year – $25 discount applies
- Third licence applied for in a calendar year – $50 discount applies
- Fourth licence applied for in a calendar year – $75 discount applies
- Any additional licence applied for in a calendar year – $75 discount applies
Important Notes:
- The first licence and additional licence must be either a Senior National Licence or Junior National Licence.
- A government issued Medicare Card, current, must be provided with each application noting both the name of the original applicant and the subsequent licences applied for in that calendar year.
- Family discount applicants must also live in the same residential location as other members to gain the discount.
Where Does my licence fee go?
