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Apply for trailer class E

  • Service description

    With driving licence category B, you may couple a trailer to your car that does not exceed a total weight of 750 kg.

    With driving licence category BE, on the other hand, you can couple a trailer with a gross vehicle weight of over 750 kg to your vehicle. The maximum weight of the trailer must not exceed 3,500 kg.

    To apply for an extension of your driving licence to include trailer category E, you must already hold a category B driving licence or meet the requirements for the driving licence. When upgrading to category BE, you only need to take a practical test. A theory test is not required.

  • Who should I contact?

    Competent driving licence authority

  • Prerequisites

    • You must have a German class B driving licence.
    • You must have your main place of residence in Germany.
    • You must have reached the required minimum age of 18 for categories B and BE.

  • 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 2 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.

  • Legal basis

  • Short text

    • Driving licence extension of category B to include trailer category E
    • Applicant must hold a category B driving licence
    • When extending category B to category BE, only one practical test is required
    • Responsible: competent driving licence authority

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