Extension of a temporary driving licence

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You can extend your driving licence for categories C, CE, C1, C1E, D, DE, D1 or D1E by five years on application.

  • Service description

    The driving licence for categories C, CE, C1 or C1E, D, DE, D1 or D1E is issued for a maximum of five years and can be extended by five years at the request of the licence holder.

  • Procedure

    You must submit an application to the relevant driving licence authority.

  • Responsible office

    The responsibility lies with the driving licence authority.

  • Prerequisites

    • You must provide proof of your eyesight and a medical certificate confirming that you are physically and mentally fit to drive a lorry.
    • For D classes, you must also present a certificate of good conduct. If you are over 50 years old, you must also submit a performance psychology report for D classes.

  • Which documents are required?

    • Official proof of place and date of birth (e.g. identity card, passport)
    • Previous driving licence
    • a current photograph that complies with the provisions of the Passport Ordinance (biometric, size 45 mm x 35 mm, portrait format)
    • Proof of eyesight in accordance with the model in Annex 6 No. 2 to the Driving Licence Ordinance. You can have the certificate issued by an ophthalmologist, a company or occupational physician or a doctor from the health authority. A certificate issued is valid for 2 years.
    • Proof of physical and mental aptitude in accordance with the model in Annex 5 to the Driving Licence Ordinance. You can have the certificate issued by any doctor. The certificate must not be older than one year at the time of application.
    • In addition, for categories D, D1, DE, D1E, if you have reached the age of 50, a performance psychology certificate. The certificate must not be older than one year at the time of application. You can have the certificate issued by any doctor. The certificate must not be older than one year at the time of application.

  • What fees are incurred?

    The fee is based on the current version of the scale of fees for road traffic measures.

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    The application can be submitted at the earliest six months before the expiry date of the previous driving licence.

    Please note: If the application is submitted after the expiry date of the previous driving licence, a new driving licence will be issued instead of an extension. The fact that you were previously the holder of a corresponding driving licence is then no longer evident from the new licence.

  • Processing time

    Depending on the capacity utilisation of the relevant driving licence authority.

  • Legal basis

  • Applications / Forms

    • Forms available: Yes
    • Written form required: Yes
    • Informal application possible: No
    • Personal appearance required: Yes
    • Online services available: No

  • What else should I know?

  • Remarks

    Regardless of whether it is a genuine extension or a new licence (due to late application), a new driving licence will always be issued.

    The application to extend the driving licence should be submitted in good time.

  • Short text

    • Driving licence with limited period of validity Extension
    • Driving licences for categories C, CE, C1, C1E, D, DE, D1 or D1E are issued for a maximum of five years
    • can be extended by five years at the request of the licence holder
    • The competent driving licence authority (usually the authority of the place of residence; in the case of legal entities, commercial enterprises or authorities, the authority of the registered office or the location of the branch or office involved) is responsible.

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