Extending your passenger transport licence

Please note in particular our information under:

  • Performance specification

    A driving licence for passenger transport (FzF) is valid for a period of no more than 5 years. After that, you can have the licence extended for up to 5 years under certain conditions.

    This applies to every FzF for commercial journeys with a

    • Taxi
    • Rental car
    • Cars in scheduled or on-demand transport
    • Ambulance

    A non-renewed driving licence expires when the time limit expires. You must then apply for a new passenger transport licence.

  • Requirements

    • Mental and physical fitness
    • Good eyesight
    • You are at least 21 years old
    • no criminal offence
    • after the age of 60: proven resilience, orientation, concentration, attention and responsiveness

  • Which documents are required?

    • European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) driving licence required to drive the vehicle in question
    • If you have not held an EU or EEA category B driving licence (passenger car) or a corresponding driving licence from another country (listed in Annex 11 FeV) for at least 2 years, proof that you have held such a licence for a total of 2 years within the last 5 years.
    • Certificate of good conduct
    • Current information from the driving suitability register
    • Certificate of medical examination for physical and mental aptitude
    • Eye test certificate
    • If you wish to extend your passenger transport licence (FzF) beyond the age of 60, proof of the
      • Load capacity
      • Orientation performance
      • Concentration performance
      • Attention performance
      • Responsiveness
    Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg
    • Application form
    • Official proof of place and date of birth (e.g. identity card or passport)
    • Current certificate of registration, if applicable
    • EU/EEA driving licence
    • Certificate of good conduct for submission to a public authority (service description in Hessenfinder)
    • Current information from the driving suitability register
    • Proof of physical and mental fitness
    • Proof of fulfilment of the requirements for eyesight Proof of resilience, orientation performance, concentration performance, attention performance and reaction capacity (in case of extension beyond the age of 60).

  • What are the fees?

    Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg

    The administrative fee is charged in accordance with the Fee Regulations for Road Traffic Measures (GebOSt).
    The amount of the fee depends on numerous different factors.
    Information in individual cases is provided by the locally competent authority.

  • Legal basis


Who do I need to contact?

Contact the driving licence authority of the district or city in which you have your main residence.

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