Extending driving licenses for categories C1, C1E, C and CE 
Would you like to renew your driving license for categories C1, C1E, C and CE?
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Basic information
The application for renewal of the driver's license can be submitted 6 months before the expiry of the validity of the driver's license so that timely processing is possible. The processing time can take up to 6 weeks.
Requirements
Nationally standardized forms must be used for the required health certificates; these are available from the doctors.
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Procedure
More information
In addition to the documents mentioned above, it is necessary to exchange the driver's license for a EURO driver's license if a corresponding application has not yet been submitted. We will then also require a passport photo.
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Necessary Documents
- Identity card or passport
- Driving licence
- Ophthalmologic certificate
You can have this report prepared by your ophthalmologist or by a company and occupational physician. An issued expert opinion/certificate is valid for two years.
- Specialist medical certificate of health
The certificate of an internist or general practitioner not older than 1 year.
- Passport photo
- According to the specifications on the photo sample board.
- Important information about the photo booths in all offices of the Citizen's Office:
- The machines are operated by outside companies and often do not work. It cannot be guaranteed that passport photos can be taken on site. We advise you to bring passport photos to the appointment.
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Competent Department
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Fahrerlaubnisse
- (0421) 361-88669, Terminvereinbarungen: Tel. (0421) 115
- (0421) 496-12189
- Stresemannstraße 48, 28207 Bremen
- fuehrerscheinstelle
@buergeramt. bremen. de
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Bürgeramt
- (0421) 115
- Stresemannstraße 48, 28207 Bremen
- fuehrerscheinstelle
@buergeramt. bremen. de
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Fees / Costs
50,10 EUR Additional fees up to a total of EUR 49.70 possible. Incl. direct dispatch by Bundesdruckerei.
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Deadlines & processing time
How long does it take to process
6 weeks
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More Information
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 05.06.2025