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Driving license extension for categories AM, A1, A2 or A

You can have your existing driver's license upgraded to a Class AM, A1, A2 or A driver's license.

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  • Detailed description

    With driving license class AM, you can drive two- and three-wheeled mopeds as well as four-wheeled light motor vehicles.

    With driving license class A1, you can drive motorcycles with up to 125 cubic centimeters of engine capacity and up to 11 kW of power.

    With the driving license class A2 you can drive motorcycles up to 35 kW power, whose output power is not more than 70 kW.

    With the driving license class A you can drive motorcycles as well as three-wheeled motor vehicles.

    The driving license classes AM, A1, A2 and A are issued for an unlimited period of time.

    Simplified requirements apply for the upgrade from A1 to A2 and A2 to A.

    To obtain the driving license upgrade, you must pass a theoretical and a practical test.

  • Requirements
    • You must have a driver's license.
    • You must have your main residence in the Federal Republic of Germany.
    • The minimum age for class AM is 15 years.
    • The minimum age for class A1 is 16 years.
    • The minimum age for class A2 is 18 years.
    • The minimum age for class A is 24 years for motorcycles with direct access, 21 years for three-wheeled motor vehicles with a power of more than 15 kW.
  • Documents
    • valid identity card or passport (if necessary with current certificate of residence)
    • Application for extension of driving license
    • in biometric photo according to the passport regulation (size 45x35 mm)
    • eye test certificate (not older than two years)
    • Proof of training in first aid (if not already proven to the driving license authority)
    • valid driver's license
    • if necessary, a copy of the card from the last issuing authority (if different)
    • Information about the driving school

  • Fees

    The fee is based on the Fee Regulations for Road Traffic Measures (GebOSt).

    If the driver's license is sent directly to the home address, an additional shipping fee will be charged.

  • Duration

    Depending on the fulfilment of the conditions for grant – esp. Completion of driving training and passing the theoretical and practical driving test.

    The card driving licence is produced centrally by Bundesdruckerei GmbH in Berlin. In order to obtain the new driving licence, you can apply for the card driving licence to be sent to you. Direct mailing is carried out by Bundesdruckerei GmbH.

  • Deadline

    The practical test must be taken within 12 months of passing the theoretical test. Otherwise, the theoretical exam loses its validity.

  • Responsible authority

    Driving license authority of the place of residence (district or independent city)

  • Point of contact

    Driving license authority

  • Legal basis
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  • Approved

    Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV)

  • Approved date
    21.04.2023
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