Driver's license in Hilden
If you apply for Driver's license in Hilden, you deal with the Führerscheinstelle Kreis Mettmann. Here you find which documents you need and how long it takes.
Responsible office for Driver's license in Hilden
Führerscheinstelle Kreis Mettmann · Führerscheinstelle
Hilden ist eine kreisangehörige Stadt. Für „Führerscheinstelle" ist die Kreisverwaltung zuständig: Kreis Mettmann – nicht das örtliche Rathaus.
Go to responsible office: Führerscheinstelle Mettmann
Düsseldorfer Straße 2640822 Mettmann
sva.fuehrerschein@kreis-mettmann.de
Mo–Fr 07:30–12:00, Do auch 14:00–17:30
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 Hilden with all contact details above.
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ca. 40 € Behörde (Fahrschule extra)
Processing time
approx. 1 months in Hilden
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
Hilden: 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.
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Regional overview
Hilden: Driver's license applications currently need around approx. 1 months. Statutory maximum: approx. 1 months. In practice it is rarely below this. Responsible: Führerscheinstelle Kreis Mettmann. In Hilden we expect around approx. 1 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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