Erweiterung um Klasse B beantragen

You can add a class B driving licence to your driving licence.

You can extend your existing driving licence to the category B driving licence.

The category B driving licence is issued for an unlimited period.

With the class B driving licence, you can drive motor vehicles that have a maximum permissible total mass of 3.5 t and are designed on site for no more than eight people.

You can use driving licence class B to transport trailers weighing less than 750 kg. If the total mass of the combination does not exceed 3.5 t, the trailer may also weigh more than 750 kg.

• valid identity card or passport (if necessary with current registration certificate)
• a biometric photograph according to the provisions of the Passport Ordinance (size 45 x35, portrait format, frontal shot)
• Vision test certificate according to Annex 6 No. 1.1 FeV (not older than two years)
• Proof of training in first aid (if not already proven to the driving licence authority)
• current driver's license
• Information about the driving school

• You must be in possession of a driving licence class
• You must have your main residence in the Federal Republic of Germany
• The minimum age is 18 years. You can apply for an extension of your driving licence at the earliest 6 months before reaching the minimum age.

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

You must submit an application to your competent driving licence authority for an extension of your driving licence to category B.

• depending on the workload of the competent driving licence authority

The practical examination must be taken within twelve months of passing the theory test. Otherwise, the theory test loses its validity.

• Objection (Further information on how to file an objection can be found in the respective notification)
• Action before the Administrative Court

• Extension of the driving licence to include category B
• the applicant may add category B to his existing driving licence
• permitted vehicles: motor vehicles (excluding motorcycles)
• up to 3500 kg permissible total mass (GVW),
• with up to 8 seats (in addition to the driver's seat)
• also with trailer (maximum permissible mass of the trailer: maximum 750 kg)
• even with a heavier trailer, provided that the combination does not exceed 3500 kg
• responsible is the respective competent driving licence authority (usually that of the place of residence)

Responsibility lies with the driving licence authority.

• Forms available: Yes
• Written form required: Yes
• Informal application possible: No
• Personal appearance required: Yes
• Online services available: No