Applying for a category B driving license
Service description
With a class B driving license, you can drive motor vehicles (motor vehicles) with a maximum permissible total mass of 3.5 tons. The motor vehicle may also not be designed for more than eight people (in addition to the driver).
With a category B driving license, you can transport trailers that weigh less than 750 kilograms. If the total mass of the vehicle combination is a maximum of 3.5 tons, the trailer may also weigh more than 750 kg.
The category B driving license is issued for an unlimited period.
Responsible body
The local driving license authority at the city or district administration is responsible.
Prerequisites
- You must be in possession of a driving 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.
What documents are required?
- Valid identity card or passport (with current registration certificate if applicable)
- Current biometric photo (size 45x35 mm, portrait format, frontal view)
- Eye test certificate (not older than 2 years)
- Proof of participation in a first aid training course
- Details of the driving school
What fees apply?
- 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.
What deadlines do I have to observe?
The application for the initial issue of a driving license expires if you have not passed the theory test within 12 months of receiving the test order or the practical test within 12 months of passing the theory test.
Application deadline: 12 months
Legal basis
What else should I know?
You will receive your first driving license on probation. The probationary period lasts 2 years.
Further information
Short text
- Driving license issued for the first time for category B
- Driving license category B allows driving with motor vehicles (except motorcycles)
- up to 3,500 kilograms gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
- with up to 8 seats (in addition to the driver's seat)
- also with trailer (max. load 750 kilograms)
- also with a heavier trailer, provided the combination does not exceed 3,500 kilograms
- Responsible: competent driving license authority
Typing
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