Apply for a passenger transport licence
Service description
If you transport passengers in a motor vehicle and a permit is required for this transport in accordance with the Passenger Transport Act, you will need a passenger transport licence (FzF) in addition to the general driving licence. The same applies if you transport passengers in an ambulance for a fee or on a commercial basis.
A driving licence for passenger transport (FzF) is not required for
- Ambulances of the German Armed Forces, the Federal Police, the police and the troops and civilian staff of the other states party to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO),
- Civil protection ambulances if they are used for this purpose,
- Ambulances of fire brigades and rescue services recognised under state law.
If you are in possession of a category D or D1 driving licence, you only need an FzF if you drive a taxi.
Prerequisites
- EU or EEA driving licence required for driving the vehicle
- Minimum age: 21 years;
if restricted to ambulances: 19 years - Personal reliability
- Mental and physical aptitude
- Sufficient eyesight
- Possession of an EU/EEA category B driving licence (or equivalent) for at least two years (or at least one year if the driving licence is restricted to ambulances) or two years' possession of a driving licence within the last five years
- if the FzF is to apply to ambulances: Participation in first aid training
- if the FzF is to apply to taxis: Passing a local knowledge test
Which documents are required?
- Official proof of place and date of birth (e.g. identity card, passport)
- current registration certificate, if applicable
- EU/EEA driving licence
- Proof that the vision requirements are met,
- Proof of physical and mental aptitude
- Certificate of good conduct for submission to an authority (service description in the Hessenfinder)
- Current information from the driving aptitude register
If the FzF is to apply to taxis additionally:
- Proof of the required local knowledge by means of a certificate from a suitable organisation.
If the FzF is to apply to ambulances additionally:
- Proof of participation in a first aid training course
What fees are incurred?
The fee is based on the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt).
Legal basis
§ Section 48 (1) of the Driving Licence Ordinance (FeV)
Further information
With regard to the definition of "for remuneration and on a commercial basis" and the question of the need for a licence under the Passenger Transport Act, see §§ 1, 2 PBefG.
Short text
- Driving licence for passenger transport (FzF)
- Necessary to transport passengers for a fee
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