3 Wheel Motorcycle License, Registration, and Insurance in North Dakota

Ready to get on the road with your trike or autocycle?

Keep reading for an overview of the licensing, registration, and insurance requirements for 3-wheel motorcycles in North Dakota.

Do you Need a Motorcycle License for a Trike in North Dakota?

Yes, you will need to have a valid motorcycle license in order to ride a trike in North Dakota. 

For more information, please check out our guide on how to get a motorcycle license in North Dakota.

Do you Need a Motorcycle License for an Autocycle in North Dakota?

In North Dakota, a motorcycle license is not required to operate an autocycle like a Slingshot. A valid North Dakota driver’s license is all you need to legally drive one.

North Dakota 3 Wheel Motorcycle License Test

In order to get a trike motorcycle license, you’ll need to:

• Pass a motorcycle knowledge exam. 
• Pass a motorcycle skills test. 

If you complete an approved motorcycle training course, you will not need to take the DMV skills test.

Testing on a 3-wheel motorcycle will limit your endorsement to trikes only. 

Prepare for your DMV tests with our North Dakota motorcycle permit practice test. 

Be sure to refer to your state’s motorcycle operator handbook and the 3-wheel motorcycle supplement from MSF. 

How to Register a Trike or Autocycle in North Dakota

North Dakota title and registration for 3-wheel motorcycles, trikes, and autocycles is a similar process to that of 2-wheel motorcycles. 

In general, you’ll need the following items and information:

• Proof of ownership (Title, MCO, previous registration documents, Bill of Sale).
• An application for registration and title. 
• Proof of completion of any necessary safety inspections. 
• Proof of insurance coverage. 
• Payment for your license plates, registration fees, and taxes. 

For more details on registering and titling your trike or autocycle, please refer to our guides on the following topics:

• North Dakota Motorcycle Registration & Title Overview
• North Dakota Motorcycle Registration & Registration Renewals
• North Dakota Motorcycle Title Transfers

North Dakota Insurance Requirements for 3-Wheel Motorcycles and Autocycles

North Dakota requires motorcycle insurance for trikes and autocycles. Minimum liability coverage requirements are 25/50/25.

The right insurance coverage is a good idea to protect yourself, your financial health, and your vehicle in the event of an accident, theft, or damage. 

Get more details in our guide to motorcycle insurance here. 

Need a quote? Find the right autocycle or trike insurance policy with our free quote tool. 

Learn more about trike insurance.

Note that state laws and regulations are subject to change, for any questions or further details about 3-wheel motorcycles in North Dakota, please contact the DMV or visit their official website.