Apply for trailer category E
If you have a driving licence class BE, you may couple trailers with a total weight of up to 3,500 kg to your car.
Description
With the driving licence category BE, you can couple a trailer with a permissible gross vehicle weight of more than 750 kg and a total weight of the combination of more than 3.5 t to your vehicle. The maximum weight of the trailer must not exceed 3,500 kg.
You must already hold a class B driving licence.
When upgrading to category BE, only one practical test is required. A theory test is not required.
Online services
Alternatively, please enter a location or postcode in the City / Location input field to see the responsible online service in this section
Competent office
Responsibility lies with the driving licence authority.
Contact person
Please enter a location or postcode in the City / Location input field to see the responsible contact person
Forms
- Forms available: Yes
- Written form required: Yes
- Informal application possible: No
- Personal appearance required: Yes
- Online services available: No
Prerequisites
- You must be the holder of a German category B driving licence
- You must have your main residence in Germany
- You must have reached the required minimum age of 18 years for Classes B and BE
Basis for legal action
Legal remedy
- Objection (Further information on how to file an objection can be found in the respective notification)
- Action before the Administrative Court
Procedure
You must submit an application to your competent driving licence authority for an extension of your driving licence to category BE.
Notes (specifics)
Area of validity
Hesse
Official approval
Officially approved by Hessian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy, Transport and Housing on 08.08.2022
Keywords
Trailer, Extension, Driver's license, Class E, trailer at least 750 kg, Trailer driver's license, Driving license, Driver's license