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Extending driving licenses for categories C1, C1E, C and CE

  • Mobilität und Fahrzeuge 



    	    

		    
Would you like to renew your driving license for categories C1, C1E, C and CE?

		    


                					    

						    

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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.

								    
What documents do I need?
    
    
  • Identity card or passport        
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  • Driving licence        
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  • 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.

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  • Specialist medical certificate of health        
    The certificate of an internist or general practitioner not older than 1 year.

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  • Passport photo        
    • According to the specifications on the photo sample board.
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  • 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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