Applying for a category B driving license

Please contact your local driver's license authority at the city or district administration or, if applicable, your local citizens' office at the municipal administration, the independent municipality or the association municipality administration.

The local driving license authority at the city or district administration is responsible.

• You must be in possession of a driver's license category.
• You must have your main residence in the Federal Republic of Germany.
• The minimum age is 18 years. You can apply to extend your driving license at the earliest 6 months before reaching the minimum age.

• Valid identity card or passport (with current registration certificate if applicable)
• Current biometric photo (size 45x35 mm, portrait format, frontal view)
• Eye test certificate (not older than 2 years)
• Proof of participation in a first aid training course
• Details of driving school

• The fee is based on the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt).
• If the driver's license is sent directly to your home address, an additional shipping fee will be charged.

• Fee regulations for road traffic measures (GebOSt)

• § 21 Driving License Ordinance (FeV)
• §§ Sections 7 to 25 of the Driving License Ordinance (FeV)
• § Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act (StVG)

You will receive your first driving license on probation. The probationary period lasts 2 years.

27.11.2024