Erteilung einer Fahrerlaubnis beantragen

You can apply for a permanent driving licence in categories A, A1, A2, AM, B, BE, L and T. The driving licence in which the licences are entered serves as proof of possession of the corresponding driving licences.

If you want to drive a motor vehicle in Germany, you need a driving license. The driving licence in which the licences are entered serves as proof of possession of the corresponding driving licences.

You can apply for a permanent driving licence in categories A, A1, A2, AM, B, BE, L and T.

The first licence, with the exception of category AM, L and T licences, is issued on probation. The probationary period lasts two years.

• valid identity card or passport (if necessary with current registration certificate)

• where applicable, application for a driving licence
• a biometric photograph in accordance with the provisions of the Passport Ordinance (size 45x35 mm, portrait format, frontal photograph). More detailed information can be found on the photo sample board of the Bundesdruckerei.
• Vision test certificate according to Annex 6 No. 1.1 FeV (not older than two years)
• Proof of participation in a training course in first aid
• the other documents should be sent depending on the driving licence class applied for

• You must have your main residence in the Federal Republic of Germany
• You must be of minimum age
• They must be fit to drive motor vehicles
• You must have been trained to drive motor vehicles in accordance with the Driving Instructors Act and the legislation based on it
• You must have demonstrated the ability to drive motor vehicles in a theoretical and practical test
• You must be able to provide first aid and provide the necessary proof
• You must meet and demonstrate vision requirements
• You must not hold a driving licence of this category issued in a Member State of the European Union or another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area
• The other requirements depend on the category of driving licence applied for.

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

You must submit an application to the competent driving licence authority for the issue of the respective category of driving licence.

The processing time depends on the workload of the responsible driving licence authority.

The application for the first issue of a driving licence shall lapse if the theory test has not been passed within twelve months of receipt of the test order or the practical test has not been passed within twelve months of passing the theory test.

• Contradiction
• Further information on how to lodge an objection can be found in your respective notification
• Action before the Administrative Court

• Issuing of driving licences
• to drive a motor vehicle in Germany, a driving license is required. The driving licence in which the licences are entered serves as proof of possession of the corresponding driving licences.
• The first issue of a driving licence is understood to mean the issue to persons who have never held a driving licence before.
• A permanent licence is issued for categories A, A1, A2, AM, B, BE, L and T
• The first licence, with the exception of category AM, L and T licences, is issued on probation. The probationary period lasts two years.
• responsible is the respective competent driving licence authority (usually that of the place of residence)

Contact the driving licence authority of the district or independent city in which you have your main residence.

Forms available: Yes

Written form required: Yes

Informal application possible: No

Personal appearance required: Yes

Online services available: Yes