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Class B entry in the card driving licence with the code number 96

  • Mobilität und Fahrzeuge

Here you will find information on the entry of category B with the key number 96 in the driver's license.

  • Basic information

    The 3rd ordinance amending the Driving License Ordinance provides for the international code number 96.

    The driving license is issued for vehicle combinations consisting of a motor vehicle of class B and a trailer with a maximum permissible mass of more than 750 kg, provided that the maximum permissible mass of the vehicle combination exceeds 3,500 kg but does not exceed 4,250 kg.

    Persons who are in possession of the class B and have the minimum age of 17 years can drive the class B96 by participating in a driver training course according to appendix 7a of the driver's license ordinance. The authorization is documented by the entry of class B with the key number 96 in the driver's license.

    Requirements

    • Possession of driving license class B
    • Minimum age 17 years
    • Proof of driver training in accordance with Appendix 7a of the FeV. The contents of the driver training are specified in Annex 7a of the FeV.

  • 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.
    • Driving licence
    • Identity card or passport
    • Proof of driver training in accordance with Annex 7a FeV

  • Competent Department

  • Fees / Costs

    43,60 EUR incl. direct mailing by the Bundesdruckerei

  • Deadlines & processing time

    How long does it take to process

    2 weeks bis 3 weeks until the card driver's license is sent

  • Legal Bases

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 29.04.2026

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