Source: BUS Sachsen-Anhalt (Linie6PLus)

Apply for trailer class E

Description

With driving license class B, you may couple a trailer to your car that does not exceed a total weight of 750kg.

With driving license class BE, on the other hand, you can couple a trailer with a permissible total weight exceeding 750kg to your vehicle. The maximum weight of the trailer must not exceed 3,500kg.

To apply for the extension of your driver's license to trailer class E, you must already hold a class B driver's license or meet the requirements for the driver's license. For the extension to class BE, you only have to pass a practical test. A theoretical test is not required.

Prerequisites

You must have a German class B driver's license.
You must have your main residence in Germany.
You must have reached the required minimum age of 18 for classes B and BE.

Required documents

valid identity card or passport (if necessary with current certificate of residence)
Application for extension of driving license
a biometric photo according to the passport regulation (size 45x35 mm)
eye test certificate (not older than 2 years)
proof of training in first aid (if not already proven to the driving license authority)
valid driver's license
if necessary, a copy of the card from the last issuing authority (if different)
Information about the driving school