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Bus driver's license

  • Service description

    Service description

    The application must be made in person at the driving license office. In addition, all bus drivers must apply for a certificate of good conduct from the administration responsible for them.


    The following documents must be submitted with a new application or an application for an extension:

    • Identity card or passport (with confirmation of registration)
    • Driving school application
    • A photograph that complies with the provisions of the Passport Ordinance
    • General medical report including performance assessment and ophthalmologist's certificate
    • First aid certificate for 9 units, if this has not yet been submitted with the truck driver's license application
    • Previous driving license; if this was not issued by the driving license office where you are now applying for the driving license, a copy of the file card from the last issuing driving license office must also be submitted. In order to obtain a D class driving license, it is necessary to hold/acquire a class 3 or B driving license.
    • Certificate of good conduct (according to § 30 para. 5 sentence 1 of the Federal Central Register Act)

    The average processing time is 8 weeks. The driving license is usually issued by the driving examiner after passing the driving test. The previous driver's license must be handed in in exchange.


    The renewal application must be submitted:

    • Identity card or passport (with confirmation of registration)
    • A photograph that complies with the provisions of the Passport Ordinance
    • General medical certificate and ophthalmologist's certificate (additional performance assessment for over 50s)
    • Previous driving license; if this was not issued by the driving license office where you are now applying for the driving license, a copy of the file card from the last issuing driving license office must also be submitted. In order to obtain a D class driving license, it is necessary to hold/acquire a class 3 or B driving license

    The processing time is 8 weeks.


    See also

    Driving license

    Who should I contact?
    • District administration
    • City administration with driving license office
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