Annual Release Forms

For your convenience, the AMA offers an Electronic Annual Release for both minor and adult racers to fill out in advance of their racing events. Details as follows:

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE AMA MEMBERSHIP FOR THE ELECTRONIC ANNUAL RELEASE TO BE ACCEPTED.

Prior to submitting the request, you MUST first verify that the individual has an active AMA membership and that their online AMA membership profile includes both a current email address and correct date of birth. The date of birth submitted with the Smartwaiver application MUST match the date of birth in the member’s profile. (Waivers will not be processed if the date of birth does not match.)

To verify the information in your AMA membership profile, go to https://ama.users.membersuite.com/home Once logged in, under the “My Info” tab, click on the pencil icon. This will allow you to view and update your complete personal information, including your on-file email address and date of birth. Be sure to click the “update” button to save any changes you might make.

Upon submission of the electronic waivers, you will receive a confirmation email from Smartwaiver that you should save for your records. THIS IS NOT YOUR ANNUAL RELEASE CARD. If everything has been completed properly as described in the instructions, a digital release card will be emailed separately as a PDF attachment. This email with attachment will come from the AMA and will be sent directly to the email address in the individual’s AMA membership profile, as well as to the address used when submitting the Smartwaiver (if the two email addresses are different).

Annual Release Cards are only active for the current calendar year and expire every year on December 31.

Processing time for the Electronic Annual Release is typically 3-5 business days. Turnaround may be longer at the beginning of the racing season, when there is a higher volume of submissions to process.

Adult Release — This version requires the individual to sign and submit one form to complete the process.

2026 Annual Adult Release Form

Both Parents/Guardians Version — This version requires each parent/guardian to sign and submit a form individually to complete the process.

2026 Annual Minor Release Form (MULTIPLE GUARDIANS)

Sole Custody Version — This version requires the parent/guardian with legal sole custody to sign and submit one form to complete the process.

2026 Annual Minor Release Form (SOLE CUSTODY)

What is a release card?

The release card is a document that shows that you have already completed a liability release form to participate in American Motorcyclist Association-sanctioned events, and that form is kept on-file with the AMA. The AMA encourages all competitors to have a release form on–file for the current racing year if they are participating in AMA-sanctioned events. The event organizers may require additional documentation separate from the AMA.
Do I need to fill out separate forms if I have more than one racer in my household?
Does my racer need their own AMA membership to receive a release card?

Yes, release cards are only valid if the racer has an active AMA membership and their own individual AMA membership number; we are not able to provide release cards to any individual that does not have an active AMA profile. Please visit the following link to sign up for an AMA membership: Join the AMA.
When will the release card expire?
Do both parents or guardians need to sign the minor form?
When will I get my minor’s card?

Please allow up to 2–3 weeks for processing. A digital release card will be emailed directly to the email address in the individual’s AMA membership profile, as well as to the address used when submitting the Smartwaiver (if those two email addresses are different).
Why did the event organizers not accept my release card?

Some event organizers and/or racetracks may choose to use their own insurance provider and, therefore, may have their own regulations and documentation for participants to adhere to beyond what the AMA requires. You are encouraged to reach out to each individual event organizer to confirm which forms they will or will not accept in advance of participating in any event.
What does the AMA Competition Rulebook say about guardianship at events?

The 2026 rulebook shows Section 1.1 A. General 9. And 3.1.A. General 10, “No rider under the legal age of majority in the state in which the meet takes place may compete without the written consent (signature on liability releases and entry forms) of their parents or legal guardians present at the meet. An authorized adult acting on behalf of the parents or legal guardians must provide a notarized statement indicating they have been given the authority by the parent or legal guardian to be responsible for the minor during the meet. All releases and notarized statements must be forwarded to the AMA with the referee report and/or injury report. The parents, legal guardians or authorized adult must remain present while the AMA member who they are responsible for is at the meet.”

For any other questions or concerns, contact Connie Fleming at cfleming@ama-cycle.org.

Verify AMA Profile Information

Processing time for the Electronic Annual Release is typically 3-5 business days. Turnaround may be longer at the beginning of the racing season, when there is a higher volume of submissions to process.

Annual Adult Release Forms

Annual Minor Release Forms

Frequently Asked Questions