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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.
- 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.
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Forms
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Fees / Costs
50,10 EUR Additional fees up to a total of EUR 49.70 possible. Incl. direct shipping by Bundesdruckerei.
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Deadlines & processing time
How long does it take to process
6 weeks
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Legal Bases
- § 23 Verordnung über die Zulassung von Personen zum Straßenverkehr (Fahrerlaubnis-Verordnung - FeV)
- § 24 Absatz 1 Verordnung über die Zulassung von Personen zum Straßenverkehr (Fahrerlaubnis-Verordnung - FeV)
- § 2 Absatz 2 Satz 3 und 4 Verordnung über die Zulassung von Personen zum Straßenverkehr (Fahrerlaubnis-Verordnung - FeV)
- Anlage 5 (zu § 11 Absatz 9, § 48 Absatz 4 und 5) Verordnung über die Zulassung von Personen zum Straßenverkehr (Fahrerlaubnis-Verordnung - FeV)
- Anlage 6 (zu den §§ 12, 48 Absatz 4 und 5) Verordnung über die Zulassung von Personen zum Straßenverkehr (Fahrerlaubnis-Verordnung - FeV)
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More Information
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 06.05.2026