The Motorcycle Course Registration / Application is the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) mail-in form for the novice motorcycle course, and it is the registration form the DMV sends to students who do not sign up online. You list your first, second and third course choices, say whether you pay the in-state or the out-of-state course price, and mail the form with a check or money order. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the DMV receives it only by mail at the address printed on the form.
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What is Motorcycle Course Registration / Application – Delaware?
The Motorcycle Course Registration / Application is the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) form used to register by mail for the novice motorcycle course, with space for three course choices by number and date and a choice between the in-state and out-of-state course option.
The course is a state-approved program administered through the Delaware Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles. The DMV page describes it as a Basic Rider Course (BRC) with three segments: the MSF Basic eCourse taken online before the first day, a classroom component and an on-cycle riding component. In most cases the in-person part takes two days.
The form collects your name, date of birth, address, Social Security number, driver's license number and state, phone numbers, e-mail, military or student status, and two screening questions: whether you have a medical or physical disability that may affect your ability to operate a motorcycle, and whether you know how to ride a bicycle.
Completing and mailing it with payment asks for a seat; no class space is reserved until the DMV receives payment. The DMV says course graduates are exempt from the DMV road test and receive an MSF Student Completion Card, which supports a 10% motorcycle liability insurance discount from a Delaware insurer. The form is not a license application and does not replace online registration through the course site links on the DMV page.
Who needs to file Motorcycle Course Registration / Application – Delaware?
Anyone who wants to take the Delaware novice motorcycle course and prefers to register by mail uses this form. The DMV page says you can get it by e-mail or as a pre-printed paper copy.
Residency decides which course option you mark. The DMV treats you as a Delaware resident if you:
- live in Delaware and hold a current, valid Delaware driver's license;
- are military personnel, or the dependent of someone stationed in Delaware, and hold a valid driver's license from another state; or
- hold a valid driver's license from another state and are a full-time student (minimum of 12 semester credits) at an accredited Delaware university, college or community college.
Everyone else uses the out-of-state option.
If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must accompany you to the first session and can request a waiver from the registration office, returning it with a notarized signature, a copy of their identification and an emergency contact phone number. You must also have completed driver education and hold a full Class D license without restrictions. Students on a Graduated Driver License are not permitted to take the course.
The form is not for students who register through the site links on the DMV page.
When to file Motorcycle Course Registration / Application – Delaware
Send the form whenever you want a seat in a novice course; the form prints no deadline. No class space is reserved until the DMV receives your payment, so mail the form and the check or money order together and list three course choices.
After you register, you should receive a course confirmation by mail. If no confirmation letter arrives within 10 working days of registering, call the Registration Office at 302-744-2658. The DMV e-mails a link to the MSF eCourse about two weeks before class, and the eCourse must be finished before the first day of training.
Registration fees are non-refundable except when the course is cancelled or you give at least 72 hours' notice; student-requested refunds carry a processing fee. Changing to another class after you register costs a transfer fee. Late arrival to any segment means you cannot take part and the fee is forfeited.
Documents you need
- A check or money order payable to the DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, enclosed with the form; cash and new account checks are not accepted.
- For students under 18: the waiver requested from the registration office, signed by a parent or legal guardian with a notarized signature.
- For students under 18: a copy of the parent or legal guardian's identification and an emergency contact telephone number, returned with the waiver.
How to fill out Motorcycle Course Registration / Application – Delaware
Mark the course option
At the top, choose Novice Course, In-State Resident or Novice Course, Out of State Resident, using the residency rules on the DMV page.
List three course choices
Write the course number and date for your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice in the lines provided.
Enter your personal details
Fill in Full Name, Date of Birth, Address, City, State and Zip, and mark Male or Female.
Add your ID numbers
Enter your Social Security # and your Drivers License # with the issuing State.
Provide contact information
Enter Home Phone #, Work Phone #, Cell Phone # and E-mail so the registration office can reach you.
Indicate military or student status
Mark Military or Student if either applies to you, since both can bear on the in-state residency rules.
Answer the health question
Mark Yes or No for any medical or physical disabilities that may affect your ability to operate a motorcycle. If Yes, explain on the lines provided.
Answer the bicycle question
Mark Yes or No for knowing how to ride a bicycle. The form says that if you answer No, your check will be returned with a letter of explanation.
Review, download and prepare payment
Check that every section is complete, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Pay by check or money order to the DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES and assemble the package described under How to submit.
How to submit Motorcycle Course Registration / Application – Delaware
You submit the form by mail to the Motorcycle Program Registration Office, with payment enclosed.
- By mail: send the completed form, with your course choices and a check or money order, to Motorcycle Program Registration Office, P.O. Box 698, Dover, DE 19903-0698.
- Payment: the check or money order must be payable to the DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES. The form says no cash and no new account checks are accepted. A fee applies to returned checks; ask the Registration Office for current amounts.
- Where not to send it: do not drop off registration forms at any DMV office. The DMV says to send your request to the address on the form.
- Incomplete forms: incomplete registration forms are returned along with the payment.
- Getting the form or help: e-mail your name to [email protected] to receive the form by e-mail, or call 302-744-2658 and leave a message to have a pre-printed form mailed to you.
The DMV page also says you can register and pay through the course-site links by county when a seat is open. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sending cash or a new account check; the form accepts only a check or money order payable to the DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
- Dropping the form off at a DMV office instead of mailing it to the Motorcycle Program Registration Office, P.O. Box 698, Dover.
- Mailing the form without payment or with blank sections; incomplete forms are returned with the payment, and no seat is reserved without payment.
- Leaving out second and third course choices; the form asks for three, each with course number and date.
- Answering that you cannot ride a bicycle without expecting a returned check and a letter of explanation.
- Under-18 students applying with a Graduated Driver License; only a full Class D license without restrictions is accepted.
- Arriving late to any part of the course; late participants are not allowed in and the registration fee is forfeited.
- Not finishing the MSF Basic eCourse before the first day of training.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I mail the Delaware motorcycle course registration form?
Mail it with payment to Motorcycle Program Registration Office, P.O. Box 698, Dover, DE 19903-0698. The form says not to drop registration forms off at any DMV office, and incomplete forms are returned along with the payment.
How do I pay for the motorcycle course when mailing the form?
Enclose a check or money order payable to the DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES. Cash and new account checks are not accepted. The fee depends on whether you register as an in-state or out-of-state resident; the form lists both amounts.
Who counts as a Delaware resident for the course?
You do if you live in Delaware with a valid Delaware license, are military personnel or a dependent stationed in Delaware with a valid out-of-state license, or are a full-time student of at least 12 semester credits at an accredited Delaware college and hold a valid out-of-state license.
Can I take the course if I am under 18?
Yes, with conditions. A parent or legal guardian must come to the first session and return a waiver with a notarized signature, ID copy and emergency phone number. You also need completed driver education and a full Class D license; a Graduated Driver License does not qualify.
How do I get the paper registration form?
E-mail your name to [email protected] and the form is e-mailed to you, or call 302-744-2658 and leave a message to have a pre-printed form mailed. You can also use the PDF published by the DMV.
Can I fill out the motorcycle course registration form online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the Delaware DMV and does not send the form; you mail it to the Motorcycle Program Registration Office yourself.
Can I get a refund or change my class?
Fees are non-refundable except for course cancellation or when you give at least 72 hours' notice, and student-requested refunds carry a processing fee. Changing classes after registering incurs a transfer fee. Ask the Registration Office at 302-744-2658 for amounts.
What happens after I mail the form?
The DMV confirms your course by mail. If no confirmation letter arrives within 10 working days, call the Registration Office at 302-744-2658. A link to the MSF eCourse is e-mailed about two weeks before class and must be completed before day one.
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