Apply for trailer class E
Service description
With driving license category B, you may couple a trailer to your car that does not exceed a total weight of 750 kg.
With the BE driving license category, on the other hand, you can couple a trailer with a permissible total weight of over 750 kg to your vehicle. The maximum weight of the trailer must not exceed 3,500 kg.
To apply for an extension of your driving license to include trailer category E, you must already have a category B driving license or meet the requirements for the driving license. When upgrading to category BE, you only need to take a practical test. A theory test is not required.
Responsible body
Your local driving license authority at the city or district administration.
Prerequisites
- You must have a German class B driving license.
- You must have your main residence in Germany.
- You must have reached the required minimum age of 18 for categories B and BE.
What documents are required?
- Valid identity card or passport (with current registration certificate if applicable)
- Application for extension of driving license
- a biometric photo in accordance with the provisions of the Passport Ordinance (size 45x35 mm)
- Eye test certificate (not older than 2 years)
- Proof of first aid training (if not already provided to the driving license authority)
- valid driver's license
- If applicable, a copy of the file card from the last issuing authority (if authority is different)
- Details of the driving school
What fees apply?
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.
Legal basis
Further information
Short text
- Driving license Extension of category B to include trailer category E
- Applicant must have a category B driving license
- when extending category B to category BE, only one practical test is required
- Responsible: competent driving license authority
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