Fahrerlaubnis: Erweiterung um Klasse B beantragen

If you already have a driving license, you can add a category B driving license to it.

With a class B driver's license, you can drive motor vehicles with a maximum permissible mass of 3.5 t and designed to carry no more than 8 people (in addition to the driver's seat).

You can transport trailers weighing less than 750 kg with category B driving license. If the total mass of the vehicle combination does not exceed 3.5 t, the trailer may also weigh more than 750 kg.

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

• Valid identity card or passport (with current registration certificate if applicable)
• Application for extension of the driving license
• a biometric photo in accordance with the passport regulations (size 45x35 mm)
• Eye test certificate (not older than two years)
• Proof of first aid training (if not already shown to the driving license authority)
• Valid driver's license
• If applicable, a copy of the file card from the last issuing authority (if different from the authority)
• Details of driving school

• 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.

The fee is based on the applicable 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.

The practical test must be taken within 12 months of passing the theoretical test. Otherwise the theoretical examination loses its validity.

If a category AM, L or T driving license is extended to another category for the first time, a probationary period is set for the new category.

• Driving license extension to category B
• Applicant can add category B to the existing driving license
• Permitted vehicles: motor vehicles (with the exception of motorcycles)
• up to 3500 kg gross vehicle weight (GVW)
• with up to 8 seats (in addition to the driver's seat)
• also with a trailer (maximum permissible mass of the trailer: 750 kg)
• also with a heavier trailer, provided the combination does not exceed 3500 kg
• Responsible: competent driving license authority