Applying for a driver's certificate for international road haulage
If you employ drivers from non-EU countries, you must apply for a driver's certificate for them.
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Basic information
Any commercial road haulage company with a Community license that deploys drivers who are not nationals of a member state of the European Union (EU) or a state party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area or Switzerland requires a driver attestation for the persons concerned. This is applied for by the company for the driving personnel.
The regulation serves as proof that no illegal or abusive employment of employees from non-EU countries is taking place.
The driver's certificate entitles the driver to drive the vehicle on behalf of the road haulage company within the EU. It is issued for a period of up to 5 years. However, it can also be issued for a shorter period if the residence permit or passport expires earlier. If the employment relationship is terminated, the driver's certificate must be returned to the licensing authority.
Drivers must carry the original driver's certificate with them on every journey. A certified copy of the driver's certificate must be kept on the company's premises.
Requirements
- You have an EU Community license.
- You employ drivers from third countries.
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Procedure
- You can submit the application together with the required documents in person, in writing by post or by e-mail.
- If you have any questions about the application, please contact the responsible office.
- Once processing is complete, you will receive the driver's certificate, a certified copy and the fee notice.
- You can submit the application together with the required documents in person, in writing by post or by e-mail.
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Necessary Documents
- Community license of the applicant company
- the following documents of the driving personnel as a copy:
- Driver's license
- Passport
- Residence permit
- Work permit
- Social security card
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Competent Department
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Die Senatorin für Bau, Mobilität und Stadtentwicklung | Referat 43 Verkehrs- und Straßenrecht
- +49 421 361 0
- Contrescarpe 72, 28195 Bremen
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@bau. bremen. de
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Forms
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Fees / Costs
90,00 EUR
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
There are no deadlines.
How long does it take to process
4 weeks bis 3 months
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More Information
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 26.03.2026