*Excluding Ride Parks Australia events
How to Apply for a New Licence
How to Upgrade/Renew a Licence
All licenses are processed and billed via our Ridernet 2.0 system.
Ridernet 2.0 is the enhanced version of the popular membership portal that seeks to provide motorcycling enthusiasts with a seamless experience.
This 2.0 version launched in 2022 makes Ridernet smoother and easier for our members.
Existing members logging in for the first time will be prompted to reset their password and complete any mandatory information that may be missing.
This will ensure that our records are up-to-date, enabling us to deliver the best possible service to our members.
MA have a variety of different types of licences available to suit your specific needs and riding style – annual or one-event, competitive or recreational, senior or junior riding licences, as well as non-riding licences.
For more details on licences available please see the tables below.
The majority of MA licences must be purchased online through the national motorcycling sport licensing database – Ridernet – however some One Event Licences can also be purchased manually at selected events.
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 driver’s licence
Junior National/Junior Restricted
- Government-issued proof of identity e.g. birth certificate, passport or driver’s 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 MA licence)
- Senior Theory test for Senior National Competition Licences. More information here
APPLY FOR A NEW LICENCE :
The way you purchase a licence is unchanged from what you are used to, it just looks a little different. Dependent on which Licence type you are applying for, the requirements will be different.
RiderNet 2.0 has divided the licence types into two categories: Riding and Non-Riding.
| Riding Licences | Non-Riding Licences |
| Senior & Junior National | Crew |
| Senior Restricted & Junior Restricted | Media |
| Recreational | Entrant |
| Mini | |
| Trail Pass |
Example of a Senior National Licence application.
NOTE that all Competitive Licences require a ‘paid’ club membership. Please see ‘How to purchase a club membership.’
Select Licence –
Head to your RiderNet Profile and select Licences > add Licence.
To purchase a Senior National Licence, you will need to choose Riding Licence > Competitive (category)
UPGRADE/RENEW A LICENCE:
How to Upgrade a Licence
To upgrade a licence, members will be able to do so via their Licences page on their Profile.
All Competition and Recreational licence types can be upgraded (pending the age and eligibility requirements). See below an example of a MINI licence to JNA upgrade.
Go to My Profile > Licences > Select Upgrade
Licence Types:
The below table confirms by Licence type what is required as part of the application process.
| Riding Licence | Requirements | Non-Riding Licence | Requirement |
| Senior National | > RiderNet ID
> Club Membership > Proof of ID (Driver’s licence, passport, birth certificate) > Proof of Competency > Ambulance Fund Details (excl QLD, TAS) > Senior Theory Test |
Crew | > RiderNet ID
> Proof of ID > Ambulance Fund details |
| Junior National | > RiderNet ID
> Club Membership > Proof of ID > Ambulance Fund Details (excl QLD, TAS) > Completed Kickstart |
Media | > RiderNet ID
> Proof of ID > Ambulance Fund details |
| Senior Restricted | > RiderNet ID
> Club Membership > Proof of ID (Driver’s licence, passport, birth certificate) > Proof of Competency > Ambulance Fund Details (excl QLD, TAS) > Senior Theory Test |
Entrant (Sponsors, on behalf of rider) | > RiderNet ID |
| Junior Restricted | > RiderNet ID
> Club Membership > Proof of ID > Ambulance Fund Details (excl QLD, TAS) > Completed Kickstart |
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| Recreational | > RiderNet ID
> Proof of ID > Ambulance Fund Details (excl QLD, TAS)
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| Mini | > RiderNet ID
Proof of ID >Ambulance Fund Details (excl QLD, TAS) > Completed Kickstart (only required for children 7 years and above if riding Minikhana) |
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| Trial Pass | > RiderNet ID
> Event specific question |
Family Discounts:
MA also offers family discounts for multiple 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 or more applied for in a calendar year – see below table for applied discounts
How to Create a Profile (Family)
Registering as a Family is as easy as creating an Individual profile.
Family Registration: When nominating registration, select Family.
Family Discount
Important Notes:
- The first licence and additional licence must be either a Senior National Licence or Junior National Licence.
- A current government-issued Medicare Card, 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.
For all licence enquiries please contact 1800 262 678 or email licences@ma.org.au