Class 6 (motorcycle)
Licence Fees for the Current Year
The fees to renew, replace and exchange a driver's licence vary depending on the class(es) sought and the validity period of the licence.
Licence exchange – Documents required at the time of your first appointment to check your eligibility
Your driver’s licence is valid during the first 6 months of your stay in Québec if you drive:
However, make sure that your foreign licence:
Here is the procedure to obtain a Québec licence, according to the road vehicle that you drive. You can begin the application process as soon as you arrive in Québec.
You must exchange your foreign licenceLicence exchange allows holders of a licence issued in a Canadian province or territory other than Québec, in the United States or in a country that has entered into an agreement with Québec to obtain an equivalent Québec licence without having to follow a driving course. In some cases, holders may have to pass proficiency examinations before being eligible to exchange their licence. for a Québec licence corresponding to the equivalent class – either Class 5 for a car or Class 6D for a moped or scooter.
You must exchange your foreign licenceLicence exchange allows holders of a licence issued in a Canadian province or territory other than Québec, in the United States or in a country that has entered into an agreement with Québec to obtain an equivalent Québec licence without having to follow a driving course. In some cases, holders may have to pass proficiency examinations before being eligible to exchange their licence. to operate a motorcycle for a Québec licence after first passing the Class 6 (motorcycle) proficiency examinationsProficiency examinations allow the SAAQ to check the knowledge and skills of drivers. They include both knowledge and road tests and differ based on the class of driver's licence. They are almost always mandatory when an individual wants to obtain a licence for the first time. .
You do not have to pass a proficiency examinationProficiency examinations allow the SAAQ to check the knowledge and skills of drivers. They include both knowledge and road tests and differ based on the class of driver's licence. They are almost always mandatory when an individual wants to obtain a licence for the first time. to obtain a licence to drive a car or operate a moped or scooter.
You must pass proficiency examinationsProficiency examinations allow the SAAQ to check the knowledge and skills of drivers. They include both knowledge and road tests and differ based on the class of driver's licence. They are almost always mandatory when an individual wants to obtain a licence for the first time. before exchanging your foreign licence for a Québec licence to drive a car or operate a moped or scooter.
Even if your licence authorizes you to, you may not drive:
You must exchange your foreign licenceLicence exchange allows holders of a licence issued in a Canadian province or territory other than Québec, in the United States or in a country that has entered into an agreement with Québec to obtain an equivalent Québec licence without having to follow a driving course. In some cases, holders may have to pass proficiency examinations before being eligible to exchange their licence. for a Québec licence corresponding to the equivalent class. To do so, you must:
You may begin the application process as soon as you arrive in Québec.
Step 1 – Meet the following conditions:
Step 2 – Call one of the numbers listed below, depending on your region, to make your request and check your eligibility:
Montréal area: 514-954-7771
Elsewhere (Québec, Canada, United States): 1-888-356-6616
As of:
Step 3 – Go to the service outlet that was designated by the officer who scheduled your licence exchange appointment by phone with the required original documents, namely:
In certain situations, other documents may be required. Make sure to check with the officer when scheduling your appointment by telephone.
Step 4 – Pass the proficiency examinations for Class 6 (motorcycle)
To help you prepare for the tests, we recommend you study the following publications:
They can be purchased from Publications du Québec and at bookstores.
We also recommend:
Depending on your situation, you could take the knowledge test at the service outlet on the same day as your appointment, or you may have to make another appointment. The fees for the test are $11.70.
If you pass the knowledge test, you may make an appointment for the road test.
Québec area: 418-643-5213
Montréal area: 514-873-5803
Elsewhere (Québec, Canada, United States): 1-888-667-8687
On the day of the road test, you must pay the applicable fees. If you pass the test, you will be allowed to exchange your licence.
Step 5 – Pay the fees applicable to the licence
The fees applicable for exchanging your driver's licence vary depending on the licence class, and are higher if you apply for an additional licence class.
At our service outlets, we accept payment:
Payment by credit card is not accepted.
If the SAAQ recognizes that you have fewer than 24 months of experience driving a car, you will obtain a probationary licenceLicence issued to a person driving an automobile or a motorcycle alone for the first time. This licence allows the holder to acquire the driving experience necessary to obtain a driver's licence (24 months). The holder is subject to the zero-alcohol rule and the 4-demerit point bracket. . We determine your experience on the basis of your driver’s licence and driving record.
Your driving record is produced by the body that issued your foreign driver’s licence. If you want us to take your record into account to determine your driving experience, the record must have been produced within the previous 90 days and indicate:
Last update: March 3, 2021
Québec area: 418-643-7620
Montréal area: 514-873-7620
Elsewhere (Québec, Canada, United States): 1-800-361-7620
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