Upgrade your driver's license
Upgrading an existing driver's license to include an additional vehicle class, e.g., from Class B to Class BE or C1.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
ca. 30–50 € Behörde
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the Driver's License Office
With a recent photo and an eye exam.
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Take the written and practical exams
At the relevant inspection agency (e.g., TÜV, DEKRA).
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Issuance of an extended driver's license
New classes are being added.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Holders of a driver's license who wish to add an additional vehicle class.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 90.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The required medical certificate for higher classes (C, D) has not been obtained
- •Eye exam submitted more than 2 years ago
Common reasons for rejection
- •Medical fitness for the new class has not been demonstrated (e.g., vision test, medical report for C/D)
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Fahrerlaubnis erweitern?▼
In der Regel ca. 21 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt
- Data quality
- 100 %