Driver's license in Frankfurt am Main
In Frankfurt am Main (Hessen), the Führerscheinstelle Frankfurt am Main processes applications for Driver's license. The key facts for your application.
Responsible office for Driver's license in Frankfurt am Main
Führerscheinstelle Frankfurt am Main · Führerscheinstelle
Henschelstraße 1–760314 Frankfurt am Main
Mo–Fr 08:00–12:00Mo+Di+Do 13:30–15:30
How to proceed
- 1
Choose a driving school
Registration and theory classes.
- 2
Meet the requirements
Eye exam, first aid, passport photo.
- 3
Take exams
Theory and practical exams.
- 4
Pick up your driver's license
At the municipal office after passing the exam.
Required documents
- Biometric passport photoMandatory
- Eye Exam CertificateMandatoryOften forgotten
- First Aid Course CertificateMandatoryOften forgotten
Responsible authority
You can find the responsible authority in Frankfurt am Main with all contact details above.
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ca. 40 € Behörde (Fahrschule extra)
Processing time
approx. 2 months in Frankfurt am Main
Official: max. approx. 1 months
Common mistakes
- • First aid course not completed
- • Eye exam is missing
- • Driving lessons not documented
Common reasons for rejection
- • Failed the MPU
- • Driver's license revoked
You can usually file an objection against a rejection.
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals aged 17 or older (supervised driving) or 18 or older for Class B.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Frankfurt am Main: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 78.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •First aid course not completed
- •Eye exam is missing
- •Driving lessons not documented
Common reasons for rejection
- •Failed the MPU
- •Driver's license revoked
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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Regional overview
If you apply for Driver's license in Frankfurt am Main, you wait about approx. 2 months on average. Statutory maximum: approx. 1 months. In practice it is rarely below this. Responsible: Führerscheinstelle Frankfurt am Main. In Frankfurt am Main we expect around approx. 2 months processing time – based on reports from the region, not on official figures. Submit complete documents with your first application – every query costs weeks.
Questions & Answers
How much does a Class B driver's license cost?▼
€2,000–3,500, including driving school and exams.
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