Verlängerung einer Fahrerlaubnis der Klassen D, DE, D1 oder D1E beantragen

If you have a driving license for a D class and it is about to expire, you can apply for an extension at the driving license authority.

The driving license for categories D, DE, D1 or D1E is valid for a maximum of 5 years. If you have such a license and it is about to expire, you can have it extended. You submit the application to the driving license authority in your place of residence. The extension is also valid for a maximum of 5 years.

• identity card or passport
• current driver's license
• biometric photo
• Proof of eyesight (not older than 2 years)
• Proof of physical and mental aptitude (not older than 1 year)
• if you are 50 years or older: performance psychology report (not older than 1 year)

• You have a driving license with a category D, D1, DE or D1E license.
• You are suitable to drive a bus.

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.

You can submit the application at the earliest 6 months before the expiry date of the previous driving license.

If you submit the application after the expiry date of your previous license, you will not be granted an extension but a new license. The fact that you previously held a corresponding driving license will then no longer be evident from the new license.

You always get a new driver's license.

• Objection
• Action before the administrative court

• Driving license with limited period of validity Extension of categories D, DE, D1 or D1E
• Driving license for categories D, DE, D1 or D1E is extended for 5 years
• Renewal must be applied for before the expiry date
• Responsible: competent driving license authority

Driving license authority