How to Get a Category AM Driving Licence in Moldova?

In Moldova, anyone training toward the full Category A motorcycle license can complete the AM subcategory’s theoretical program and practical training on an AM-class vehicle without sitting a separate AM exam, a genuinely useful shortcut if you’re aiming higher from the start. This piece covers what AM authorizes at 16, the actual exam structure, and the current documentation.

What category does AM cover?

AM authorizes mopeds, two- or three-wheeled vehicles with a maximum design speed over 25 km/h but not exceeding 45 km/h, an engine displacement up to 50 cc, or, for electric motors, a power output up to 4 kW, and an unladen mass up to 350 kg. Light quadricycles and tricycles meeting the same specification are also classified in this Category. Vehicles capped at 25 km/h or below don’t require AM at all.

Minimum age

You need to be 16 to hold an AM. Driving school can begin at 15 years and 9 months, with the practical exam available once you turn 16.

The A-category shortcut

This is genuinely worth knowing if you’re aiming for a full motorcycle license eventually. Someone completing the theoretical curriculum for Category A, alongside practical training on an AM-class vehicle, doesn’t need to sit a separate exam to obtain AM; it’s absorbed into the broader A-category training pathway.

The theory exam

The theory exam is computer-based, consisting of a 20-question questionnaire on traffic rules, to be completed within 20 minutes, with a minimum of 17 correct answers required to pass.

The practical exam

The practical exam takes place in a closed practice area (poligon) and assesses maneuvering skills within a set time frame, alongside an ASP examiner. Your driving school arranges the exam vehicle for a separate fee. During the test, you’re allowed up to three restarts from a stationary position if needed, and an initial roughly 100-meter acclimatization stretch with the exam vehicle doesn’t count toward your evaluation.

Documents you’ll need

• Your identity card, valid for at least three more months
• A narcological opinion (form 092-1/e)
• A medical certificate (form 083/e)
• Your military booklet or recruit certificate, where applicable
• Two photographs, 3.5 x 4.5 cm
• For foreign nationals: a notarised declaration confirming that no other international license is held and that no suspension, withdrawal, or cancellation applies.

Speed limits for new riders

Vehicles operated by riders with under a year of experience, or by candidates still completing practical training, are subject to a speed limit 20 km/h below the standard limit for their Category outside built-up areas, a rule worth keeping in mind while you’re building experience on your AM license.

Registering for your exam

Once you’ve completed your driving school course and received your completion certificate, you register for the exam online through programaredl.asp.gov.md or by phone.

What it costs

Driving school course fees for AM vary by provider; confirm current pricing with your chosen school, as costs and course structures differ across Chișinău and regional providers.

Unlimited exam attempts

You can attempt the exam an unlimited number of times throughout the year, giving you genuine flexibility if you don’t pass on your first try.

Automatic transmission

As with other EU-aligned systems, testing on an automatic-transmission moped typically restricts the resulting license to automatic machines only.

Where AM sits in Moldova’s motorcycle system

Above AM, Moldova runs A1 from 18 (up to 125cc/11kW), A2 from 20 (with two years’ A1 experience, up to 35kW), and full Category A from 24, or 20 with two years’ A2 experience, or specifically for tricycles exceeding 15 kW.

Registration and administration

The Agenția Servicii Publice (ASP, Public Services Agency) administers both licensing and exams; the specific authority that examines you and issues your license is determined by which territorial subdivision your driving school falls under.

Validity

A national Moldovan driving license, including AM, is valid for 10 years from the date of issue, unless a shorter restriction applies to the specific holder.

Tips that actually help

• If you’re ultimately aiming for full Category A, ask your driving school whether the combined AM-within-A training pathway suits your plans.
• Take advantage of the unlimited exam attempts if you don’t pass the first time.
• Make sure your identity card has at least three months’ remaining validity before your exam date.
• Gather your narcological and medical certificates early, since both are required documents.

Where does this fit going forward?

AM in Moldova is genuinely accessible from 16, with a flexible exam-attempt policy and a useful shortcut for those training toward full Category A. If your plans extend toward professional driving down the line, take a look at the driver section, browse current vacancies, or see who’s hiring among employers on FastDriver.eu, alongside our broader job guides. Our driving license in Moldova and license eligibility pages provide the broader picture.

Declaration

This article is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Fees, training requirements, and administrative rules can change and may vary by driving school in Moldova. Always confirm current requirements with official Moldovan sources before making decisions, such as the Agenția Servicii Publice (ASP). FastDriver.eu accepts no liability for decisions made based on this information.