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Apply for the extension of the driving license of categories A1 or A2 by the next higher category

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Schleswig-Holstein (Linie6Plus)

Service Description

If you are in possession of the driving license classes A1 or A2, you can extend them to the next higher class under certain conditions.

If you have held a category A1 or A2 driving license for at least 2 years, passing the practical test is sufficient to obtain the extension from A1 to A2 or from A2 to A. A theory test is not necessary.

The category A1 driving license entitles you to drive

  • motorcycles, also with sidecars, with an engine capacity of up to 125 cubic centimetres, an engine power of no more than 11 kilowatts (kW), where the ratio of power to weight does not exceed 0.1 kW/kg and
  • three-wheeled motor vehicles with symmetrically arranged wheels and a cubic capacity of more than 50 cubic centimetres in the case of combustion engines or a maximum design speed of more than 45 km/h and with a power output of up to 15 kW.

The category A2 driving license entitles you to drive

  • motorcycles, also with sidecars, with a maximum engine power of 35 kW and a power/weight ratio of no more than 0.2 kW/kg, which are not derived from a motorcycle with an engine power of more than 70 kW and
  • vehicles in categories A1 and AM, which entitle you to drive mopeds and scooters.

The category A driving license entitles you to drive

  • motorcycles, also with sidecars, with an engine capacity of more than 50 cubic centimetres or with a maximum speed of more than 45 km/h determined by the type of construction and three-wheeled motor vehicles with a power output of more than 15 kW and
  • three-wheeled motor vehicles with symmetrically arranged wheels and a cubic capacity of more than 50 cubic centimeters in the case of internal combustion engines or a maximum design speed of more than 45 km/h and with a power output of more than 15 kW.

Who should I contact?

To the district or independent city (driving license authority). The responsibility depends on the place of residence (main residence according to the identity card).

Requirements
  • You have held an A1 or A2 driving license for at least 2 years.
  • You have your main residence in the Federal Republic of Germany.
  • The minimum age for category A2 is 18 years.
  • The minimum age for category A is 20 years if you have previously held category A2.
Which documents are required?
  • Valid identity card or passport (with current registration certificate if applicable)
  • Application for a driver's license
  • a biometric photo in accordance with the provisions of the Passport Ordinance, size 45x35 millimeters
  • Eye test certificate, not older than 2 years
  • valid driver's license
  • Proof of completed first aid training with 9 units
What are the 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.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

You must have your driver's license issued within 2 years of passing the practical test. Otherwise the test will lose its validity.

You can take the practical test for the extension of category A1 to category A2 or category A2 to category A at the earliest one month before the expiry of the 2-year period after the previous driving license was issued or when you reach the minimum age.

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The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

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If you are in possession of the driving license classes A1 or A2, you can extend them to the next higher class under certain conditions.

Who should I contact?

To the district or independent city (driving license authority). The responsibility depends on the place of residence (main residence according to the identity card).

Requirements

  • You have held an A1 or A2 driving license for at least 2 years.
  • You have your main residence in the Federal Republic of Germany.
  • The minimum age for category A2 is 18 years.
  • The minimum age for category A is 20 years if you have previously held category A2.

Which documents are required?

  • Valid identity card or passport (with current registration certificate if applicable)
  • Application for a driver's license
  • a biometric photo in accordance with the provisions of the Passport Ordinance, size 45x35 millimeters
  • Eye test certificate, not older than 2 years
  • valid driver's license
  • Proof of completed first aid training with 9 units

What are the 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.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

You must have your driver's license issued within 2 years of passing the practical test. Otherwise the test will lose its validity.

You can take the practical test for the extension of category A1 to category A2 or category A2 to category A at the earliest one month before the expiry of the 2-year period after the previous driving license was issued or when you reach the minimum age.

Legal basis

Weiterführende Informationen

Author

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

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