Under certain conditions, you can expand your Class B driver’s license. With code B96, you may operate Class B motor vehicles with a trailer having a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 750 kg, provided that the gross vehicle weight rating exceeds 3,500 kg but does not exceed 4,250 kg. The code B196 allows you to operate motorcycles (including those with sidecars) with a maximum engine displacement of 125 cm³, an engine power of no more than 11 kW, and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.1 kW/kg. To do so, you must complete the corresponding driver training in accordance with Appendix 7a (category code B96) or 7b (category code B196) of the Driver’s License Regulation (FeV).
Online services
You can also apply online to register the code 96 or 196
Identification card/passport, with a certificate of residence if applicable
A current biometric-compliant photograph in accordance with the Passport Regulation (PassV) (size 45x35 mm, portrait orientation, full-face view); information and examples can be found in the Federal Printing Office’s sample photo chart
Certificate of completion for driver training in accordance with Annex 7a (code 96) or Annex 7b of the FeV (code 196)
Valid driver’s license
If applicable, a copy of the driver’s record from the most recent issuing authority (if different from the current authority)
The driving license authority charges fees in accordance with the scale of fees for road traffic measures.
Cash, debit card, or credit card
Via PayPal during the online application process
Note: Signing in to PayPal as a guest will not result in your application being accepted.
In order to use the services of the driving license authority, you must be registered as having your main place of residence in Wiesbaden.