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Applying for an extension of a driver's license by a further driving license category

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Are you already the holder of a driving license and would like to extend it by a further driving license (class)?

In principle, the provisions of the initial issue apply to the extension of a driving license

There are exceptions for

  • the extension of category A1 to category A2 and the extension of category A2 to category A:

If you have previously held category A1 or category A2 for two years, you only have to take one practical test in each case (upgrade).

  • upgrading from category B to category BE, from category C1 to category C1E, from category D to category DE and from category D1 to category D1E:

Only one practical test needs to be taken in each case.

Who should I contact?

Responsibility lies with the district and the independent city in which you have your place of residence:Driving license authority at your main place of residence

Responsible authorities

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Einheitsgemeinde Haselünne, Stadt
Address: Rathausplatz 1 , 49740 Haselünne
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Postal address: Post Office Box 280 , 49735 Haselünne
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Telephone: 05961 509-0
Fax: 05961 509-500
Email: Get in touch
www: https://www.haseluenne.de
Opening Hours:
  • - Allgemeine Verwaltung -
  • Montag bis Mittwoch: 08.30 Uhr bis 16.30 Uhr
  • Donnerstag: 08.30 Uhr bis 17.00 Uhr
  • Freitag: 08.30 Uhr bis 12.30 Uhr
  • - Bürgerservice -
  • Montag bis Donnerstag: 08.30 Uhr bis 16.30 Uhr
  • Donnerstag: 08.30 Uhr bis 17.00 Uhr
  • Freitag: 08.30 Uhr bis 12.30 Uhr
  • Samstag: 10.00 Uhr bis 12.00 Uhr
    (Terminvereinbarung wird empfohlen)
Building Access
elevator available, wheelchair-accessible
Address: Ordeniederung 1 , 49716 Meppen
Postal address: Post Office Box 15 62 , 49705 Meppen
Telephone: 05931 44-0
Email: Get in touch
www: https://www.emsland.de
Transport Connection:
Station Haltestelle Kreishaus
Bus: 993
Building Access
elevator available, wheelchair-accessible

Requirements

You must submit an application for the issue/extension of a driver's license.

Please contact the driving license authority in the place where you have your main residence.

  • Holder of a driving license
  • the tests required for the new driving license category(ies) have been passed
  • Ordinary residence in Germany
  • have reached the required minimum age:
    • 24 years for direct access to category A and categories D and DE
    • 23 years for categories D and DE under certain conditions
    • 21 years for categories D1 or D1E or categories C and CE as well as three-wheeled motor vehicles of category A and categories D and DE under certain conditions
    • 20 years for motorcycles with a previous possession of category A2 of more than two years as well as categories D and DE under certain conditions
    • 18 years for categories A2, B, BE, C, C1, CE or C1E and, under certain conditions, categories D1, D, DE and D1E
    • 17 years for categories B and BE under certain conditions
    • 16 years for categories A1, T and L
    • 15 years for category AM
  • suitable for driving motor vehicles
  • pass the theoretical and/or practical driving test
  • not in possession of a driving license for this category issued in a member state of the European Union or another state party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area
  • Copy of identity card or passport with confirmation of registration
  • Copy of the driver's license, if applicable
  • original signature on a specific form
  • a photograph (biometric) that complies with the provisions of the Passport Ordinance of October 19, 2007 (BGBl. I p. 2007, 2386)
  • Proof of aptitude for categories A1, A2, AM, L, T, B, BE:
    • Proof of first aid training
    • eye test
  • ... for categories C1, C1E, C and CE:
    • Proof of first aid
    • ophthalmologist's certificate
    • medical certificate
  • ... for categories D1, D1E, D and DE:
    • Proof of first aid
    • ophthalmologist's certificate
    • medical certificate
    • Expert opinion on special requirements
    • Certificate of good conduct of document type "0"

Which documents are required?

  • Copy of identity card
  • Copy of driver's license, if applicable
  • original signature on a specific form
  • a photograph (biometric) that complies with the provisions of the Passport Ordinance of October 19, 2007 (BGBl. I p. 2007, 2386)
  • Proof of suitability for categories A1, A2, AM, L, T, B, BE:
    • Proof of training in first aidProof of training in first aidEye test
  • ... for categories C1, C1E, C and CE:
    • Proof of first aid
    • ophthalmologist's certificate
    • medical certificate
  • ... for categories D1, D1E, D and DE:
    • Proof of first aid
    • ophthalmologist's certificate
    • medical certificate
    • Expert opinion on special requirementsaccording to Annex 5 FeV
    • Certificate of good conduct of document type "0"

What are the fees?

The fees are based on the German Road Traffic Fee Regulations (GebOSt), which are applied by the authorities and set out the respective fees.

The fee is generally 35.70 euros, but there may be additional fees, for example for postage.

Process flow

You must apply for a driver's license for the first time.
The driving license authority will determine whether there are any concerns about your suitability. This takes a certain amount of time, which is why the application should be submitted at the latest at the start of driving school training.

A driving license can only be issued once the applicant has been checked. The application expires if the theory test has not been passed within twelve months of receipt of the test application or the practical test has not been passed within twelve months of passing the theory test.

As a rule, the driving license is issued upon passing the driving test.
The driving license application is generally valid for two years. It expires if the theory test is not passed within twelve months of receipt of the test application or the practical test is not passed within twelve months of passing the theory test.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

The application for an extension of a driving license expires if the theory test has not been passed within 12 months of receipt of the test order or the practical test has not been passed within 12 months of passing the theory test or, if no theory test is required, the practical test has not been passed within 12 months of receipt of the test order.

  • The driving license categories A1, A2, AM, L, T, B, BE, A are to be issued without a time limit.
  • Driving licenses for categories C, C1, CE, C1E, D1, D1E, D and DE are limited to five years from the date of issue.

What else should I know?

You can obtain further information from any driving school or driving license authority.

Legal basis

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)

Further Links

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