Driving license - extension

You can add additional categories to your existing driving license.

The requirements depend on the category you wish to apply for.

• An unlimited driving license is issued for categories A, A1, A2, AM, B, BE, L and T.

• Identity card or passport, registration certificate if applicable
• Previous driver's license
• current biometric photo in accordance with the PassV (size 45x35mm, portrait format, front view)
• Proof of participation in a first aid training course
• Proof of eyesight

• You must appear in person !
• You can have your biometric photo and signature taken directly at our terminals in the Citizens' Office. Please arrive in good time before your appointment (at least 15 minutes beforehand); the terminals with multilingual user interface are located in the waiting area.
  The usage fee is €3.40 and is charged together with the driving license fees.
• Name of the driving school
• Address of the TÜV, if applicable
• If applicable, a copy of the file card from the previous driving license authority

For categories C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE:

• For commercial use, professional driver qualification if applicable

A confirmation of registration is not required.

The driving license authority charges fees in accordance with the scale of fees for road traffic measures.

The deadlines depend on the type of application.