Driving license, extend existing 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 requirement 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 licences issued between January 1, 1999, and December 27, 2016 are valid until the age of 50.
Truck driving licenses issued from December 28, 2016 are valid for 5 years.
 
 Appointment booking

• Visit our website to book an appointment (see link below).
• Select the category: Driving license
• Then select: Extension C/CE, D/DE + Driver card application (optional) + Driver qualification certificate application (optional)
• Follow the steps to book an appointment.
• You will receive an email. Confirm your appointment using the link in the email.
• You will receive an appointment confirmation. Please bring it with you to your appointment.

Deadlines

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


The driver's license is valid for 5 years. An extension should be applied for approximately 4-6 weeks before the expiration date. After the expiration date, a new driver's license must be applied for.

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 at the LBV. Please book an appointment and bring all the required documents with you.

Processing time

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

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).

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