Extension of a driving licence by a further driving licence category

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Holders of a driving licence can apply to extend it by a further driving licence (category).

  • Service description

    Do you already hold a driving licence and would like to add another licence (category)?

    In principle, the provisions of the initial licence apply to the extension of a driving licence

    Exceptions exist for:

    • the extension of category A1 to category A2 and the extension of category A2 to category A:
      If you have previously held category A1 or category A2 for two years, you only have to take one practical test each time (promotion).
    • the extension of category B to category BE, of category C1 to category C1E, of category D to category DE and of category D1 to category D1E:
      Only one practical test must be taken in each case.

  • Procedure

    You submit the relevant application to extend your driving licence to the driving licence authority responsible for you.

  • Responsible office

    The responsibility lies with the driving licence authorities.

  • Prerequisites

    You must submit an application for the issue/extension of a driving licence.

    Please contact the driving licence authority in the place where you have your main residence.

  • Which documents are required?

    • Identity card or passport, registration certificate if applicable
    • Previous driving licence
    • current biometric photo in accordance with the PassV (size 45x35mm, portrait format, front view)
    • Proof of participation in a first aid training course
    • Proof of eyesight

  • What fees are incurred?

    The fee is based on the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt).

  • Legal basis

  • Legal remedy

    • Contradiction
    • Action before the administrative court

  • Short text

    • Holders of a driving licence can add a further (class of) driving licence to their licence
    • An application is required for the extension
    • Certain requirements must be met

  • Typing

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  • Library entry status

    5

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