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Class B entry in the card driving licence with the code number 196

  • Mobilität und Fahrzeuge

Here you will find information on entering the key number 196 in your driver's license.

  • Basic information

    When the 14th Ordinance Amending the Driving License Ordinance comes into force on Dec. 31, 2019, persons who have held a Class B driving license for at least 5 years without interruption and have reached the minimum age of 25 may drive Class A1 domestically by attending a driver training course. The authorization is documented by the entry of class B with the key number 196 in the driver's license.

    Requirements

    • Minimum age 25 years
    • At least 5 years of uninterrupted possession of class B.
    • Proof of driver training in accordance with Appendix 7b of the Driving License Ordinance (FeV). The contents of the driver training course can be found in Annex 7b of the Driving License Ordinance. The certificate must be presented to the driver's license authority within one year of completion of the driver training course.

  • Procedure
    • Personal application

  • Necessary Documents
    • Passport photo
      • According to the specifications on the photo sample board.
    • Digital passport photo at a self-service terminal:
      • Instead of an analog passport photo, a digital passport photo can be taken independently at a capture system, a so-called self-service terminal. The signature is also captured at the self-service terminals.
    • valid identity card or passport
    • Driving licence
    • Proof of driver training in accordance with Annex 7b FeV

  • Competent Department

  • Fees / Costs

    44,80 EUR incl. direct mailing by the Bundesdruckerei

  • Deadlines & processing time

    How long does it take to process

    2 weeks bis 3 weeks

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 29.04.2026

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