Apply for a driving licence from 17

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You can submit an application for accompanied driving from the age of 17 for a category B driving licence to the driving licence authority responsible for you.

  • Service description

    You can submit an application for accompanied driving from the age of 17 for a category B driving licence to the driving licence authority responsible for you.

    If you take part in "accompanied driving from 17", the minimum age for obtaining a category B and BE (car) driving licence is lowered to 17. Driving school training can be started earlier accordingly.

    After successfully passing the driving test, you will receive a test certificate as proof of your driving licence in Germany, which is valid for a maximum of three months after your 18th birthday. However, you may only drive the car until your 18th birthday if accompanied by a person named on the test certificate. The accompanying person must fulfil certain requirements

    Once you have reached the age of 18, you can apply for an EU driving licence that is valid throughout Europe.

  • Procedure

    You must submit an application for accompanied driving from the age of 17 to the driving licence authority responsible for you.

  • Prerequisites

    For applicants:

    • Minimum age 17 years
    • Ordinary residence in the Federal Republic of Germany

    For accompanying persons:

    • Reaching the age of 30
    • have held a valid category B driving licence or a corresponding German, EU/EEA or Swiss driving licence for at least five years
    • no more than 1 point on the driving licence register at the time of application.

  • Which documents are required?

    • Documents for applicants:
      • Official proof of place and date of birth (e.g. identity card or passport), current registration certificate if applicable
      • A current biometric photo (size 45x35mm, portrait format, frontal view). Information and examples can be found in the photo sample board (Bundesdruckerei)
      • Proof of first aid training
      • Eye test certificate or certificate or expert opinion from an ophthalmologist, not older than two years at the time of application
      • Declaration of consent by the legal guardian
    • Documents for accompanying persons:
      • Application form for each accompanying person
      • valid identity card or passport
      • Copy of the valid driving licence

  • What fees are incurred?

    The fees are based on the German Road Traffic Fee Regulations (GebOSt).

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    An application may be submitted at the earliest six months before the age of 17.

    The examination certificate is valid for a maximum of three months after the age of 18.

  • Processing time

    The processing time depends on the capacity utilisation of the responsible driving licence authority.

  • Legal basis

  • Legal remedy

    • Contradiction
    • You will find further information on how to lodge an objection in your respective notification
    • Action before the administrative court

  • Applications / Forms

    Forms available: Yes

    Written form required: Yes

    Informal application possible: No

    Personal appearance required: Yes

    Online services available: Yes

  • What else should I know?

  • Remarks

    If a BF 17 participant drives a motor vehicle without being accompanied by a named person, the driving licence must be revoked. In addition, there is a fine, a point in the driving aptitude register, an extension of the probationary period and an order to attend an advanced training seminar.

    The accompanying person must not be under the influence of alcohol (0.25 mg/l or more breath alcohol or 0.5 per mille or more blood alcohol) or narcotics.

  • Short text

    • Driving licence issued for the first time for accompanied driving from the age of 17 for category B
    • When participating in accompanied driving from the age of 17 (BF 17), the minimum age for obtaining a category B and BE driving licence is reduced to 17.
    • Accordingly, driving licence training at a driving school can be started at the age of 16 ½.
    • The aim is to gain practical experience in order to be able to react appropriately in any traffic situation.
    • The competent driving licence authority (usually that of the place of residence) is responsible

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Who should I contact?

Contact the driving licence authority in the place where you have your main residence.

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