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Extend your driving license to include truck classes C, C1, CE or C1E

Prerequisites

• Her main residence is in Hamburg.
• You have reached the minimum age of 21.
• You have a class B driving license.

Documents required

• valid identity card, electronic residence permit (eAT) or passport with current registration confirmation
• biometric passport photo (35x45 millimeters)
• ophthalmological report according to Annex 6 of the Driving Licence Regulation (FeV), not older than 2 years
• medical report according to Appendix 5.1 of the Driving Licence Regulation (FeV), not older than 1 year
• valid EU card driving license
• Proof of participation in a first aid training course
• If the driving licence is to be used for commercial goods transport: proof of professional driver qualification

Please note

Exceptions to the minimum age may apply in connection with professional driver qualifications. Further information is available during an on-site consultation.
 
If you obtained a Class 3 driving licence (now C1E) before January 1, 1999, it is valid indefinitely.
Class C1E driving licenses issued between January 1, 1999, and December 27, 2016 are valid until the driver reaches the age of 50.
Truck driving licenses issued from December 28, 2016 are valid for 5 years.

Deadlines

You can submit your application no earlier than six months before reaching the minimum age.


Your driver's license is valid for 5 years. You should apply for an extension approximately 4-6 weeks before the expiration date. After the expiration date, you must apply for a new driver's license.

Procedure

• You choose a driving school and register.
• Typically, you submit all the necessary documents for applying for your driver's license to the driving school. Your driving school will then take care of everything necessary and inform you about the next steps in your driver training.
• Your driving license will usually be issued to you immediately after you pass the practical test.

Alternatively, you can submit the application yourself. To do so, please book an appointment.

• On our website for booking appointments, select the category "Driver's License"
• Book the appointment "Extension C/CE, D/DE + Application for driver card (optional) + Application for driver qualification certificate (optional)"
• You will receive an email. Confirm your reservation using the link in the email.
• Bring all necessary documents and the appointment confirmation with you to your appointment at the LBV.
• Scan the QR code on your appointment confirmation using the scanner on site.
• Take a seat in the waiting area. You will be called by your call number.
• Your request will be processed on site.

Processing time

The process for your driver's license takes approximately 4-6 weeks. Processing usually takes place in parallel with your driving school training.

Fees

41.80 EUR - 70.40 EUR.


The exact amount depends on the driver's license class applied for and can only be determined on-site based on the complete documentation. This is based on the German Fee Schedule for Measures in Road Traffic (GebOSt).

Payment methods available

• Girocard

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

Section 21 Driving Licence Regulation (FeV)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/fev_2010/__21.html


Section 23 Driving Licence Regulation (FeV)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/fev_2010/__23.html