The first step towards getting your own driving licence begins with the licence application. Many learner drivers underestimate how important it is to apply in good time, because without an approved application you can take neither the theory nor the practical test.<\/span><\/p>\n In this glossary, you will find everything you need to know about getting your driving licence for the first time: requirements, procedure, costs and the documents you actually need. We, from your Driving School Frankfurt<\/a> are by your side!<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcde 069 \u2013 95 90 84 84 \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n There are clear prerequisites for the initial issuance of a driving licence:<\/span><\/p>\n In certain cases (e.g. for a lorry driving licence or for professional drivers), a medically certified expert report may also be required.<\/span><\/p>\n You can apply for your driving licence at:<\/span><\/p>\n The following checklist contains all the necessary documents you need for the application for issue:<\/span><\/p>\n A prerequisite is often that you already have portal access.<\/span>Optionally, further documentation may be required:<\/span><\/p>\n The entire application process is clearly structured:<\/span>The entire application process is clearly structured:<\/span><\/p>\n Important<\/b>The review assignment will only be created after a successful application.<\/span><\/p>\n The processing time depends on several factors:<\/span><\/p>\n Average processing time: usually six to eight weeks for in-person submission, mostly significantly faster when submitted online. Good to know: If your application for examination expires because you didn't pass the theory test within a year, experience shows that a new application is processed faster \u2013 the paperwork is usually back in 3 to 5 weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n Following receipt of the examination order, you generally have 12 months to pass the theoretical and practical tests.<\/span><\/p>\n A fee of approximately \u20ac40 to \u20ac80 is payable for the application.<\/span><\/p>\n Additional costs are incurred for:<\/span><\/p>\n Important<\/b>The driving school costs (driving lessons) are not included in these fees.<\/span><\/p>\n Any questions?<\/a><\/p>\n After applying to the driving licensing authority, your training at the driving school begins:<\/span>Theory lessons<\/span>Preparing for the theory test<\/span>Practical driving lessons<\/span>Practical test<\/span>Driving competence is demonstrated through a theoretical and practical test.<\/span><\/p>\n For accompanied driving from the age of 17, additional rules apply:<\/span><\/p>\n A prerequisite is often that you already have portal access.<\/span><\/p>\n Stricter requirements apply to the lorry driving licence or other licence categories:<\/span><\/p>\n Hardly any guide combines the application deadlines into an overarching picture \u2013 yet it is precisely these that determine your schedule:<\/p>\nApplying for a driving licence: A quick summary<\/h3>\n
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Prerequisite: Who is eligible to apply for a driving licence?<\/h2>\n
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Relevant driving licence authority: Where can you apply for your driving licence?<\/h2>\n
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Required documents for the driving licence application<\/h2>\n
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Process: Driving licence application step by step<\/h2>\n
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Processing time: How long does the driving licence application take?<\/h2>\n
Workload of the authority<\/h3>\n
Completeness of the documentation<\/h3>\n
Region (e.g. city vs. county council)<\/h3>\n
Costs and fees for the driving licence application<\/h2>\n
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Driving school & tests: What happens after the application?<\/h2>\n
Special features: Accompanied driving & HGV licence<\/h2>\n
Accompanying driving from 17<\/span><\/h3>\n
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HGV licence & further categories<\/span><\/h3>\n
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All deadlines relating to the driving licence application at a glance<\/h2>\n
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\n First<\/strong><\/th>\n What applies<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n \n eye test<\/td>\n must be at most when applying 2 years<\/strong> being old (section 12 FeV)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n First-aid course<\/td>\n valid indefinitely<\/strong> \u2013 an old proof is sufficient<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Processing of the application<\/td>\n usually when submitting in person 4\u20136 weeks<\/strong> (up to 8), submitted online faster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Test request (T\u00dcV)<\/td>\n in administrative practice around 1 year<\/strong> valid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Theory test<\/td>\n only with an approved application; the theory exam may be a max. 2 years<\/strong> lag behind<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Theory test passed<\/td>\n 12 months<\/strong> valid \u2013 the practical exam must be passed by then<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n After passing the exam<\/td>\n Driving licence collection within 2 years<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Application expired?<\/td>\n Submitting a new application is usually quicker, based on experience 3 to 5 weeks<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n