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Applying for an extension of the driving license to category T

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Schleswig-Holstein (Linie6Plus)

Service Description

The class T driver's license, colloquially known as the "large tractor driver's license," allows you to drive more powerful vehicles in agriculture and forestry.

You can extend your driving license with the independent driving license category T.

With a category T license, colloquially known as a "large tractor driver's license", you can drive the following vehicles with trailers:

  • Tractors intended and used for agricultural or forestry purposes with a maximum design speed of 60 km/h (from 16 to 18 years: 40 km/h)
  • self-propelled machinery and feed mixers intended and used for these purposes with a maximum design speed of 40 km/h

The category T license is issued for an unlimited period.

Driving license category T is a national category. It is only valid to a limited extent in other countries.


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 must have your normal place of residence in the Federal Republic of Germany.
  • You must be at least 16 years old.
Which documents are required?
  • Valid identity card or passport (with current registration certificate if applicable)
  • Application for extension of the driving license
  • a biometric photo in accordance with the passport regulations (size 45x35 mm)
  • Eye test certificate (not older than 2 years)
  • Proof of first aid training (if not already provided to the driving license authority)
  • Valid driver's license
  • If applicable, a copy of the file card from the last issuing authority (if different from the authority)
  • Details of driving school
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?

Your application for a driver's license extension will expire if you have not passed the theory test within 12 months of receiving the test order, or if you have not passed the practical test within 12 months of passing the theory test.

Legal basis
What else should I know?

There are no indications or special features.

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The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Teaser

The class T driver's license, colloquially known as the "large tractor driver's license," allows you to drive more powerful vehicles in agriculture and forestry.

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 must have your normal place of residence in the Federal Republic of Germany.
  • You must be at least 16 years old.

Which documents are required?

  • Valid identity card or passport (with current registration certificate if applicable)
  • Application for extension of the driving license
  • a biometric photo in accordance with the passport regulations (size 45x35 mm)
  • Eye test certificate (not older than 2 years)
  • Proof of first aid training (if not already provided to the driving license authority)
  • Valid driver's license
  • If applicable, a copy of the file card from the last issuing authority (if different from the authority)
  • Details of driving school

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?

Your application for a driver's license extension will expire if you have not passed the theory test within 12 months of receiving the test order, or if you have not passed the practical test within 12 months of passing the theory test.

Legal basis

What else should I know?

There are no indications or special features.

Weiterführende Informationen

Author

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

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