Your driving licence documents

You can make an enquiry before all your documents are ready. Use this list to prepare your application to the authority and your conversation with us.

For category B / automatic; BF17 adds documents to the first-licence application. Ask us individually about trailers and category extensions.

First licence: category B

These items prepare your category B licence application. We can help you with the next step.

Valid proof of identityAn identity card, passport or another identity document accepted by the authority.
Biometric passport photoA current photo meeting the licensing authority’s requirements. Check the accepted format before applying.
Eyesight test evidenceFor a category B application, the eyesight test certificate must be no more than two years old.
First aid training evidenceHave your certificate from a recognised first aid training course ready for the licence application.
Application and signaturesPrepare the authority’s application. Applicants under 18 need the required signatures from their legal guardians.

Accompanied driving at 17

Add the BF17 application and each accompanying person’s information to the category B documents.

Valid proof of identityAn identity card, passport or another identity document accepted by the authority.
Biometric passport photoA current photo meeting the licensing authority’s requirements. Check the accepted format before applying.
Eyesight test evidenceFor a category B application, the eyesight test certificate must be no more than two years old.
First aid training evidenceHave your certificate from a recognised first aid training course ready for the licence application.
Application and signaturesPrepare the authority’s application. Applicants under 18 need the required signatures from their legal guardians.
Additional BF17 applicationComplete the additional application for accompanied driving at 17.
Documents for each accompanying personFor each person: the additional form with details and signature, plus copies of their ID and driving licence. The authority checks eligibility.

Exchange a foreign licence

Start with these details and documents. Further requirements depend on the issuing country, category and, where relevant, protection status.

Valid proof of identityAn identity card, passport or another identity document accepted by the authority.
Biometric passport photoA current photo meeting the licensing authority’s requirements. Check the accepted format before applying.
Original foreign driving licenceHave the issuing country, categories, first issue date and validity ready for the consultation.
First registration confirmation in GermanyThe local authority lists your first German registration confirmation. Additional residence evidence may be needed in individual cases.
Check translation and category classificationFor non-EU/EEA documents, first ask which translation is accepted. Arrange it after confirming the requirements.
Confirm evidence for your individual caseEyesight, first aid, driving school details or medical evidence depend on the country, category and procedure. Use the exchange checklist and the authority’s instructions.

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Your driving licence documents

First licence: category B

Accompanied driving at 17

Exchange a foreign licence