Erweiterung der Fahrerlaubnis um die Klassen AM, A1, A2 oder A beantragen

You can have your existing driving license category extended to include a category AM, A1, A2 or A driving license.

• You can have your existing driving license extended to include the AM, A1, A2 and A categories.
• With the AM driving license category, you can drive two- and three-wheeled mopeds and four-wheeled light motor vehicles.
• With driving license category A1, you can drive motorcycles with an engine capacity of up to 125 cc and an output of up to 11 kW.
• With driving license category A2, you can drive motorcycles with an output of up to 35 kW and no more than 70 kW.
• With category A, you can drive motorcycles and three-wheeled motor vehicles.
• The AM, A1, A2 and A driving license categories are issued for an unlimited period.
• Simplified requirements apply for upgrading from A1 to A2 and A2 to A.

• Valid identity card or passport (if necessary with current registration certificate)
• Application for a driver's license
• a biometric photograph in accordance with the provisions of the Passport Ordinance (size 45x35 mm)
• Eye test certificate in accordance with Annex 6 No. 1.1 FeV (not older than two years)
• Proof of participation in a first aid training course
• Current driver's license

• You must be the holder of a driving license
• You must have your main residence in the Federal Republic of Germany
• The minimum age for category AM is 15 years.
• The minimum age for category A1 is 16 years.
• The minimum age for category A2 is 18 years.
• The minimum age for category A is 24 years for motorcycles with direct access, 21 years for three-wheeled motor vehicles with a power of more than 15 kW or 20 years for motorcycles with at least two years' previous possession of category A2.

The fee is based on the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt).

You must submit an application to the relevant driving license authority to extend your driving license to include categories AM, A1, A2 or A.

The processing time depends on the workload of the responsible driving license authority.

The practical examination must be taken within twelve months of passing the theoretical examination. Otherwise the theoretical examination loses its validity.

• Appeal (further information on how to lodge an appeal can be found in the notification of your application)
• Appeal to the administrative court

• Driving license extension for categories AM, A1, A2 or A
• An existing driving license can be extended to include a category AM, A1, A2 or A driving license
• the AM category entitles the holder to drive two- and three-wheeled mopeds and four-wheeled light motor vehicles
• Driving license category A1 entitles the holder to drive motorcycles with an engine capacity of up to 125 cc and an output of up to 11 kW, where the ratio of power to weight does not exceed 0.1 kW/kg, as well as three-wheeled motor vehicles with symmetrically arranged wheels and an engine capacity of more than 50 cm3 for internal combustion engines or a maximum design speed of more than 45 km/h and with an output of up to 15 kW.
• Driving license category A2 entitles the holder to drive motorcycles with a power output of up to 35 kW, a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 0.2 kW/kg and an output power of no more than 70 kW
• with driving license category A, the applicant can drive motorcycles and three-wheeled motor vehicles.
• The competent driving license authority (usually that of the place of residence) is responsible in each case

The responsibility lies with the driving license authorities.

• Forms available: Yes
• Written form required: Yes
• Informal application possible: No
• Personal appearance necessary: Yes
• Online services available: No