*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 :
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UPGRADE/RENEW A LICENCE:
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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:
The tables below lists the various MA Licence types and their use. For a more detailed overview of any specific conditions and endorsements associated with each licence click here. For current MA Licence prices Head to Ridernet.
Competition
Non-Competition
Non-Riding
Note: Crew Licences are not required for holders of any Senior Annual Competition MA Licence.
* MA Licences are available in both virtual, via the free MA App (visit you Apple or Android store), or hard card at an additional cost.
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
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