Applying for a driving license
You can apply for an unlimited driving license for categories A, A1, A2, AM, B, BE, L and T. The driving license, in which the driving licenses are entered, serves as proof of possession of the corresponding driving licenses.
Description
Anyone who wants to drive a motor vehicle in Germany needs a driving license. The driving license, in which the driving licenses are entered, serves as proof of possession of the corresponding driving licenses.
You can apply for an unlimited driving license for categories A, A1, A2, AM, B, BE, L and T.
The first driving license, with the exception of category AM, L and T, is issued on probation. The probationary period lasts two years.
Information for Kassel: Fahrerlaubnis: Ersterteilung
In the area of responsibility of the district administrator of the district of Kassel, applications are submitted to the municipal or city administrations of the place of residence. The application forms are available there. The application is forwarded to the driving license authority by the municipal or city administration.
Online service
Applying for a driver's license online for the first time
Description
The following details are required in the online service:
- Federal user account (optional)
- Activated online ID function of the ID card or residence permit and PIN with card reader or NFC-enabled smartphone
- Image file or smartphone to take your photo
- Details of the driving school
- Proof of first aid training
- Certificate or certificate of eyesight (not older than two years)
Use this service online
Trust level
The level of trust for this online service is not defined (Trust Level undefined).
further information on the level of trust for online services
Contact point
Contact the driving license authority of the district or city in which you have your main residence.
Information for Kassel: Fahrerlaubnis: Ersterteilung
Department of Supervision and Order
Road Traffic Department - Driving License Office
Contact person
Landkreis Kassel - Führerscheinstelle
Description
Führerscheine werden grundsätzlich durch die Fahrerlaubnisbehörden erteilt, die sich in Hessen auf Landkreisebene bei den Kreisverwaltungen und in den kreisfreien Städten bei den jeweiligen Stadtverwaltungen befinden.
Es ist zu unterscheiden zwischen der Ersterteilung einer Fahrerlaubnis einschließlich Begleitetes Fahren mit 17 (BF 17), der Erweiterung auf andere zusätzliche Klassen, der Neuerteilung einer Fahrerlaubnis nach Entzug, der Erteilung von Fahrerlaubnissen zur Fahrgastbeförderung (Taxen und Mietwagen), der Ausstellung von internationalen Führerscheinen sowie der Umschreibung von Sonderfahrerlaubnissen und ausländischen Führerscheinen.
Eine weitere Aufgabe der Führerscheinstelle stellt die Überprüfung der Eignung von auffällig gewordenen Führerscheininhabern bis hin zum Entzug der Fahrberechtigung dar.
Sollte ein Führerschein verloren gegangen oder gestohlen worden sein, können sich die Betroffenen ebenfalls an die Führerscheinstelle wenden. Gleiches gilt bei Unbrauchbarkeit eines Führerscheins oder dem Umtausch in einen EU-Führerschein sowie bei der notwendigen Verlängerung befristeter Fahrerlaubnisklassen.
Entsprechende Anträge können auch bei den für den jeweiligen Wohnort zuständigen Gemeinde- bzw. Stadtverwaltungen abgegeben.
Informationsvideos zum Tauschen des Führerscheins:
Führerscheintausch (grau und rosa) im Landkreis KasselKartenführerscheintausch beim Landkreis KasselAddress
address
Opening hours
Zur Vorsprache ist eine Terminvereinbarung erforderlich.
Wie können Sie einen Termin vereinbaren?
Sie erreichen uns telefonisch auch außerhalb unserer Öffnungszeiten:
- Montag - Donnerstag von 08:00 bis 15:30 Uhr
- Freitag von 08:00 bis 12:30 Uhr
Contact
telephone: 0561 1003-1700
fax: 0561 1003-1745
Internet
Required documents
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Valid identity card or passport (with current registration certificate if applicable)
- Application for a driver's license, if applicable
- a biometric photograph in accordance with the provisions of the Passport Ordinance (size 45x35 mm, portrait format, frontal view). More detailed information can be found on the photo sample table of the Bundesdruckerei.
- 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
- Depending on the driving license category you are applying for, you should provide the following documents
Forms
Forms available: Yes
Written form required: Yes
Informal application possible: No
Personal appearance required: Yes
Online services available: Yes
Information for Kassel: Fahrerlaubnis: Ersterteilung
Prerequisites
- You must have your main residence in the Federal Republic of Germany
- You must have reached the required minimum age
- You must be qualified to drive motor vehicles
- You must have been trained to drive motor vehicles in accordance with the Driving Instructors Act and the legal provisions based on it
- You must have demonstrated your ability to drive motor vehicles in a theoretical and practical test
- They must be able to provide first aid and provide the necessary proof of this
- They must meet and prove the requirements for eyesight
- You must not hold a driving license in this category issued in a member state of the European Union or another state party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area
- The other requirements depend on the driving license category applied for
Basis for legal action
Legal remedy
- Appeal
- Further information on how to lodge an appeal can be found in your respective notification
- Appeal to the administrative court
Procedure
You must submit an application for the relevant driving license category to the relevant driving license authority.
Deadlines
The application for the initial issue of a driving license expires if the theory test has not been passed within twelve months of receipt of the test order or the practical test has not been passed within twelve months of passing the theory test
Processing time
The processing time depends on the workload of the responsible driving license authority.
Costs
The fee is based on the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt).
Notes (specifics)
Area of validity
Hesse
Official approval
Officially approved by Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport and Housing on 19.08.2022
Keywords
Truck driver's license, Rags, Novice driver, First grant, Class A2, Bus driver's license, Driver's license