Driving licenses for categories C and D are only issued for a limited period. This can be extended at the driving license authority. The application to extend the driving license should be submitted at least six weeks before the old license expires. The extension is valid for five years. A new EU driving license will be issued.
Documents
valid identity document
valid electronic residence permit for foreign passports
current biometric photograph (a self-service terminal for digital image capture is available. Costs 6,00 Euro)
medical certificate (not older than one year) and ophthalmologic certificate (not older than two years)
Classes D, D1, DE, D1E can only be issued after the age of 50 if a performance report is submitted (not older than one year with the following contents: Resilience, orientation ability, concentration ability, attention performance, reaction ability). Proof can be provided e.g. by a company or occupational medical report from an officially recognized assessment body for driving fitness.
Current driver's license
Transcript of the driving license (list of driving license data if it was not issued in Wiesbaden). This file card copy can be obtained from the authority that issued the current driver's license. A copy of the file card is not necessary if the applicant already holds an EU driving license.
Fees
43.90 to 119.20 Euro
Payment methods
Cash, EC and credit card payment possible
Remark
Persons who drive a truck or bus for a living are obliged to provide proof of an initial qualification or further training. The obligation to provide proof applies to persons who hold or are applying for a driving license for categories C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE. This only applies if the driving license is to be used commercially in road haulage or passenger transport. You can find more information on this under "Registration of proof of professional driver qualification".
In order to use the services of the driving license authority, you must be registered as having your main residence in Wiesbaden.