Applying for a category B driving licence extension
Service description
With a class B driving licence, you can drive motor vehicles with a maximum permissible total mass of 3.5 t and which are designed for no more than 8 people (in addition to the driver's seat).
You can transport trailers weighing less than 750 kg with driving licence category B. If the total mass of the vehicle combination is a maximum of 3.5 tonnes, the trailer may also weigh more than 750 kg.
The category B driving licence is issued for an unlimited period.
Who should I contact?
Competent driving licence authority
Prerequisites
- You must be in possession of a driving licence category.
- You must have your main place of residence in the Federal Republic of Germany
- The minimum age is 18 years. You can apply to extend your driving licence at the earliest 6 months before reaching the minimum age.
Which documents are required?
- Valid identity card or passport (with current registration certificate if applicable)
- Application for extension of driving licence
- a biometric photo in accordance with the provisions of the Passport Ordinance (size 45x35 mm)
- Eye test certificate (not older than two years)
- Proof of first aid training (if not already provided to the driving licence authority)
- valid driving licence
- If applicable, a copy of the file card from the last issuing authority (if authority is different)
- Details of the driving school
What fees are incurred?
The fee is based on the applicable scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt ).
If the driving licence is sent directly to your home address, an additional shipping fee will be charged.
What deadlines do I have to observe?
The practical test must be taken within 12 months of passing the theory test. Otherwise, the theoretical examination loses its validity.
Legal basis
What else should I know?
If a category AM, L or T driving licence is extended to another category for the first time, a probationary period is set for the new category.
Short text
- Driving licence extension to category B
- Applicant can add category B to the existing driving licence
- Authorised vehicles: motor vehicles (with the exception of motorbikes)
- up to 3500 kg gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
- with up to 8 seats (in addition to the driver's seat)
- also with trailer (maximum permissible total mass of the trailer: 750 kg)
- also with a heavier trailer, provided the combination does not exceed 3500 kg
- Responsible: competent driving licence authority
Typing
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