Extension of driving licence A1 or A2

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If you hold an A 1 or A 2 motorbike driving licence, you can upgrade to the next higher category under certain conditions.

  • Service description

    If you have held a category A1 or A 2 driving licence for at least 2 years, passing the practical test is sufficient to upgrade to A2 or A (promotion). A theory test is not necessary.

    The category A1 driving licence entitles you to drive motorbikes (also with sidecars) with an engine capacity of up to 125 cm3, an engine power of no more than 11 kW, where the ratio of power to weight does not exceed 0.1 kW/kg and three-wheeled motor vehicles with symmetrically arranged wheels and an engine capacity of more than 50 cm3 for combustion engines or a maximum design speed of more than 45 km/h and with a power of up to 15 kW.

    The category A 2 driving licence entitles you to drive motorbikes (also with sidecar) with a maximum engine power of 35 kW and a power/weight ratio of no more than 0.2 kW/kg, which are not derived from a motorbike with an engine power of more than 70 kW. Classes A1 and AM are included in category A 2.

    The category A driving licence entitles you to drive motorbikes (also with sidecars) with an engine capacity of more than 50 cm3 or with a maximum speed of more than 45 km/h determined by the type of construction and three-wheeled motor vehicles with a power output of more than 15 kW and three-wheeled motor vehicles with symmetrically arranged wheels and an engine capacity of more than 50 cm3 in the case of combustion engines or a maximum speed of more than 45 km/h determined by the type of construction and with a power output of more than 15 kW.

  • Procedure

    You must apply to your competent driving licence authority for an extension of your driving licence from A1 or A2 to A2 or A.

    The driving licence is usually issued by the driving examiner after passing the driving test. The previous driving licence must be handed in in exchange.

  • Responsible office

    The responsibility lies with the driving licence authorities.

  • Prerequisites

    • You must hold a category A1 or A2 driving licence
    • You must have your main place of residence in the Federal Republic of Germany
    • The minimum age for category A2 is 18 years.
    • The minimum age for category A is 24 years; if you previously held category A 2, the minimum age is 20 years.
    • You have held a category A1 or A 2 driving licence for 2 years

  • Which documents are required?

    • Valid identity card or passport (if necessary with current registration certificate)
    • Application for a driving licence
    • a biometric photograph in accordance with the provisions of the Passport Ordinance (size 45x35 mm)
    • Eye test certificate in accordance with Annex 6 No. 1.1 FeV (not older than two years)
    • Proof of participation in a first aid training course
    • current driving licence

  • What fees are incurred?

    The fee is based on the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt).

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    There is no deadline.

  • Processing time

    The processing time may vary depending on the workload of your competent driving licence authority.

  • Legal basis

  • Legal remedy

    • Appeal (further information on how to lodge an appeal can be found in the 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: No

  • What else should I know?

  • Short text

    • Driving licence extension for existing category A1 or A2 to the next higher category (upgrade)
    • If the applicant wishes to upgrade their category A1 driving licence to category A 2 or upgrade category A2 to category A, they only have to take a practical test if they have held the A1 or A 2 driving licence for at least 2 years (so-called upgrade). A theory test is not necessary.
    • The relevant competent driving licence authority (usually that of the place of residence) is responsible

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