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Driving licence extension application

  • 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:

    • Extension of category A1 to category A2 and extension of category A2 to category A:
      If you have held category A1 or category A2 for two years, you only need to take a practical test (upgrade).
    • Extension of category B to category BE, category C1 to category C1E, category D to category DE and category D1 to category D1E:
      In each case, only one practical test needs to be taken.
  • Who should I contact?

    You can apply for an extension of your driving licence at the driving licence authority in your district or city (main residence).

  • 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.

  • What fees are incurred?

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

  • Legal basis

  • Short text

    • Holders of a driving licence can extend it by a further driving licence (category)
    • An application is required for the extension
    • Certain requirements must be met
  • Typing

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