Applying for the granting of the candidate authorization

Training to become a driving instructor can only take place in one of the approx. 56 recognized driving instructor training centers nationwide. Not only is theoretical training required, but also practical training in a driving school.

The training is a "graduated training". In the basic level, the driving instructor license for category BE is acquired first. A two-stage application procedure is required for this. Based on this, driving instructor licenses for categories A, CE and DE can be acquired.

In order to obtain a driving instructor license, a candidate license must first be applied for.

• In order for the candidate driving instructor to be able to apply the knowledge he has just acquired at the officially recognized training centre, he is granted a "candidate licence" with limited training rights if he has previously successfully passed the practical driving test and the specialist knowledge test.
• The "Anwärterbefugnis" expires either when the driving instructor license is issued or after three unsuccessful driving tests in theoretical or practical driving lessons or after 2 years from the date of issue.

Permission may be granted to an applicant who

• is mentally, physically, professionally and pedagogically suitable. Furthermore, there should be no facts that make the applicant appear unreliable for the driving instructor profession.
• has at least completed vocational training in a recognized teaching profession or equivalent previous training,
• is in possession of a driving license for the category for which the driving instructor license is to be issued,
• has held a category B driving license for at least three years and, if the driving instructor license is also to be issued for category A, CE or DE, has also held a category A2, CE or D driving license for two years in each case,
• has the knowledge of the German language required to carry out the professional activity.

• Identity card or passport with registration certificate
• Original driver's license and copy or a certified copy of the driver's license
• Certificate of good conduct of document type O
• Curriculum vitae in tabular form
• Medical and ophthalmologic certificate. This must show that you are suitable for the profession of driving instructor. Depending on your personal situation, you may also be required to submit a medical certificate from a specialist or an expert opinion from an officially recognized assessment body, for example in the case of illnesses such as diabetes or hypertension or if you have significant entries in the central traffic register or federal central register.
• Proof of previous education: At least completed vocational training in a recognized apprenticeship after completing secondary school or equivalent previous education.
• A certificate from the officially recognized driving instructor training centre confirming the duration of the training.
• For the issue of a category BE driving instructor's license, an additional certificate from the training driving school confirming the duration of the training completed
• Possession of the BE driving license category for at least three years. If the driving instructor license is also to be issued for category A, CE or DE, a driving license for category A2, CE or D for two years in each case.

• § 9 Fahrlehrergesetz (FahrlG)

• Administrative court action

Forms available: Yes

Written form required: Yes

Informal application possible: No

Personal appearance necessary: Yes

Applicants who have already obtained a driving instructor license in the public service (German Armed Forces, police) and are seeking a civilian driving instructor license do not need to take the driving instructor test. In addition to the above-mentioned documents, these applicants must enclose proof of possession of the service driving instructor license (e.g. certified copy of the driving instructor license) with the application.

29.11.2024

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.