Motorcycle Registration

The process of registering your motorcycle―as well as renewing your registration―in Indiana is the same as that for a car, minus the emission test worries.

New Residents

Moving to a new state can be a stressful experience. You might feel like you have a thousand things to do. That's understandable. But, in Indiana, you'll need to obtain a state driver's license, and have your motorcycle titled and registered within 60 days of becoming an official Hoosier.

You'll need to have an Indiana title before you will be issued a license plate. Please see our title page for documents you will need to title your vehicle.

Then, to register your cycle, head to any license branch and bring the following:

• Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin, or your current out-of-state title

• Odometer statement

• Proof of insurance

• Proof of Social Security number

New Motorcycles

If you've just purchased a new motorcycle from a dealer, you'll need to register it at any license agency. Make sure to bring:

• Your new title

• Dealership receipt or bill of sale

• Proof of insurance

• Proof of Social Security number

Used Motorcycles

If you recently purchased a used cycle, you'll need to visit any
license agency and present the following:

• Your new title

• Proof of insurance

• Proof of Social Security number

Indiana Motorcycle Registration Renewals

If you are simply renewing your registration, you have five options described below. You may renew your registration up to six months before the expiration date.

By Mail

Just complete the renewal notice card you received in the mail, and mail it back. If you didn't receive a renewal notice, call the Indiana BMV at (317) 233-6000 and they will send one to you. Once you mail it back, you should receive your new registration in one to three weeks.

By Phone

You may renew by calling (877) 4-NEW-BMV. Have the personal identification number from your renewal reminder handy. Your registration will be mailed to you within seven business days.

In Person

Of course, you may always renew at a license agency. Be sure to bring along either your registration renewal form, your previous year's registration, or your license plate number. You'll also need to show
proof of insurance, and have verification of your Social Security number.

Self-service terminals

Another option is to renew at one of the 34 self-service terminals located
throughout Indiana. The terminals resemble automated teller machines. Just follow the instructions, and the terminal will steer you through the renewal process.

You will need to have your Social Security number, license plate number and insurance information. After about 10 minutes, your sticker and registration will print out.

Online

Perhaps the easiest method to renew is by using the state's online My License Plate system. You'll need to have your license plate type and number,
Social Security number or federal identification number, and insurance information. Your registration should be sent to you within seven business days after you renew online.

Motorcycle Registration Fees

The cost of your registration will vary due to a variety of factors. You cannot use Indiana's QuickQuote system to determine the cost of motorcycle registrations. However, you can call your local license agency and ask what the cost will be.

Expiration

Your registration is valid for one year. It will expire either in the middle of or at the end of the month. The month in which it expires is based on the first two letters of your last name.

Related Information

Be sure to check out our sections on titles and license plates for more information on Indiana vehicle titling and registration.