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Extension of a temporary driving license

  • Service description

    The driving license for categories C, CE, C1 or C1E, D, DE, D1 or D1E is issued for a maximum of five years and can be extended by five years at the request of the license holder.

  • Procedure

    Please contact the driving license authority responsible for your place of residence.

  • Responsible body

    The local driving license authority at the city or district administration is responsible.

  • What documents are required?

    • Official proof of place and date of birth (e.g. identity card, passport)
    • Previous driver's license
    • a current photograph that complies with the provisions of the Passport Ordinance (biometric, size 45 mm x 35 mm, portrait format)
    • Proof of eyesight in accordance with the model in Annex 6 No. 2 to the Driving License Ordinance.
      You can have the certificate issued by an ophthalmologist, a company or occupational physician or a doctor from the public health department. An issued certificate is valid for 2 years.
    • Proof of physical and mental aptitude in accordance with the specimen in Annex 5 to the Driving License Ordinance
      You can have the certificate issued by any doctor. The certificate must not be older than one year at the time of application.
    • In addition, for categories D, D1, DE, D1E, if you have reached the age of 50, a performance psychology certificate. The certificate must not be older than one year at the time of application.
  • What fees apply?

    The fee is based on the current version of the scale of fees for road traffic measures.

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    The application can be submitted at the earliest six months before the expiry date of the previous driving license.

    Please note: If the application is submitted after the expiry date of the previous driving license, a new driving license will be issued instead of an extension. The fact that you were previously the holder of a corresponding driving license is then no longer evident from the new driving license.

  • Legal basis

  • What else should I know?

    Regardless of whether it is a genuine extension or a new issue (due to late application), a new driving license will always be issued.


Who should I contact?

To the driving license office responsible for your place of residence.

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