Driver's license in Hamburg
If you apply for Driver's license in Hamburg, you deal with the Führerscheinstelle Hamburg. Here you find which documents you need and how long it takes.
Responsible office for Driver's license in Hamburg
Führerscheinstelle Hamburg · Führerscheinstelle
Nordkanalstraße 1020097 Hamburg
Mo–Di 07:30–15:30, Mi 07:30–13:00, Do 07:30–17:30Fr 07:30–13:00
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 Hamburg with all contact details above.
All authorities for Driver's license →Fees
ca. 40 € Behörde (Fahrschule extra)
Processing time
approx. 1 months in Hamburg
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
Hamburg: approx. approx. 1 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.
Everything about Driver's license
Regional overview
Hamburg: Driver's license applications currently need around approx. 1 months. Statutory maximum: approx. 1 months. In practice it is rarely below this. Responsible: Führerscheinstelle Hamburg. If you apply for Driver's license in Hamburg, expect about approx. 1 months. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor. 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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- Driver's License Application
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Grant
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Submit your application directly online – without visiting an office.
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