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Apply for a driving school permit

To open a driving school, you need a driving school license.

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Detailed description

If you want to start your own driving school, you must apply for a driving school license. To open a driving school, you must also be a driving instructor.

 

Information

Prerequisites

The application can only be submitted by persons who:

  • are at least 25 years old,
  • have completed a driving school business management course,
  • have worked full-time as a driving instructor for at least 2 years.
  • The driving school’s headquarters must be in Hamburg.

Documents required

  • a valid identity card or passport with a current registration certificate
  • a valid driving instructor's license
  • proof of successful completion of a driving school business management course
  • Information about the classes to be taught (you can only teach the classes for which you have a driving instructor license)
  • Information about the location and name of the driving school
  • proof of full-time employment as a driving instructor from the driving school
  • if applicable, a statement about previous applications for driving school permits
  • if applicable, a declaration of taking over or joint use of a driving school; in the case of joint use, a usage plan of the driving school rooms and a declaration of joint use of the teaching materials
  • a rental agreement for rented premises
  • a scaled sketch of these rooms
  • an explanation of the teaching materials
  • a list of training vehicles with proof (class A, BE, CE and DE)
  • an extract from the Central Trade Register
  • a declaration from the responsible tax office as to whether the tax obligations have been fulfilled
  • the appointment confirmation

Please note

Only the LBV-Mitte location is responsible for matters concerning driving instructors and driving schools.

Deadlines

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Procedure

  • You book an appointment online.
    • On our website for booking appointments, select the category "Driving instructors & driving schools"
    • Book the appointment "Application for driving school permit"
    • You will receive an email. Confirm your reservation using the link in the email.
  • Please 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.

Fees

Applying for a driving school permit costs EUR 102.60.

Payment methods available

  • Girocard
  • Cash payment

Address and contact information

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Appointments only, Mon, Wed 7am-2pm, Tue, Thu 7am-6pm, Fri 7am-12pm

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Last updated: 14.02.2026