Extension of a temporary driving licence for categories C, CE, C1 or C1E

Please contact the driving licence authority responsible for your place of residence.

The driving licence authority is responsible.

You must provide proof of your eyesight and a medical certificate confirming that you are physically and mentally fit to drive a lorry.

• 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 specimen 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.

• Fee regulations for road traffic measures (GebOSt)

• § Section 2 (2) sentences 3 and 4 of the Driving Licence Ordinance (FeV)
• § Section 23 Driving Licence Ordinance (FeV)
• § Section 24 of the Driving Licence Ordinance (FeV)
• Annex 6 (to Sections 12, 48 (4) and (5)) of the Driving Licence Ordinance (FeV)
• Annex 6 (to Sections 12, 48 (4) and (5)) of the Driving Licence Ordinance (FeV)
• Fee regulations for road traffic measures (GebOSt)

• Contradiction
• Action before the administrative court

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

• Overview of the driving licence categories

Regardless of whether it is a genuine renewal or a new licence (due to late application), a new driving licence will always be issued. Please remember to apply for your renewal in good time.

• Driving licence with a limited period of validity Extension for categories C, CE, C1 or C1E
• Driving licences for categories C, CE, C1, C1E 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.