Transport and conveyance

Güter- und Personenverkehr

Driver card

Anyone driving a vehicle with a digital tachograph for the commercial transport of passengers or goods must be in possession of a driver card.
Extension of temporary driving licence classes

The driving licences for HGVs (C classes) and buses (D classes) are only valid for a limited period. You must apply to us for an extension in good time.
Passenger and goods transport - document amendment or replacement

For the transport of passengers or goods requiring a licence, you will need a permit. You must report any changes, loss or theft to us immediately.
Driver qualification certificate (FQN)

If you work in the transport of goods or passengers on public roads, you need a basic qualification and regular further training.

Taxi und Mietwagen

Taxi licence – initial application or renewal application

Anyone wishing to transport people by taxi for a fee or for business purposes requires a licence. Economic benefits are also regarded as remuneration.
Car hire authorisation

Anyone who transports people in a hire car for a fee or for business purposes requires a licence. Economic benefits are also regarded as remuneration.
Taxi or hire car registration

Would you like to register or re-register a taxi or hire car for the first time? Then you must fulfil certain requirements.
Taxi or hire car - submit documents later

You have submitted an application in accordance with the Passenger Transport Act, but would like to submit additional documents?
Commencement of operations of a taxi or hire car company

Have you bought a taxi or hire car company? Then you must commence operations within the period specified in the authorisation notice.
E-taxi support programme

If you want to purchase an e-taxi as a taxi company, it was possible to apply for a financial subsidy until 31 December 2025.

Personenbeförderung

Passenger transport licence - Application

Anyone wishing to transport passengers commercially by taxi, hire car, scheduled and excursion services or on demand needs a passenger transport licence.
Passenger transport licence - renewal

The passenger transport licence is generally valid for five years, after which it must be renewed.
Passenger transport licence - loss or theft

If your driving licence for passenger transport has been lost or stolen, a replacement licence can be issued on request.
Vehicle change taxi or hire car

If you operate a taxi, excursion, holiday destination or hire car company, you must have your vehicles registered in the licence certificate.
Excursions with passenger cars

Do you want to transport people for a fee or for business purposes? Then you need a licence. Economic benefits are also regarded as remuneration.
Holiday destination trips by car

Do you want to transport people for a fee or for business purposes? Then you need a licence. Economic benefits are also regarded as remuneration.

Submit motor vehicle main inspection report

Anyone who operates commercially in occasional transport must submit reports on the annual general inspection of motor vehicles without delay.

Güterverkehr und Logistik

Large volume and heavy goods transport - Permit (1)

You require a permit for journeys with oversized or overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations and with vehicles with restricted field of vision.
Driving ban on Sundays and public holidays - exemption authorisation (1)

On Sundays and public holidays, lorry traffic is prohibited between midnight and 10 pm. You need an exemption licence for essential journeys.
Transport of oversized loads - exemption authorisation (1)

For journeys where loads with excess width, height or length are to be transported, you require a special authorisation.
Road haulage - permit and licence (1)

You need a permit to transport goods with vehicles and combinations of over 3.5 tonnes or over 2.5 tonnes in cross-border EU traffic.
Route determination for the transport of dangerous goods (1)

When transporting hazardous goods on roads, it may be necessary to determine the route.
Holiday travel ban - exemption authorisation (1)

In summer, there is a driving ban for HGVs on some motorways and main roads on Saturdays. In individual cases, you can apply for an exemption from this ban.

Fahrschule und weitere Services

Driving instructor licence (2)

Anyone who wants to train learner drivers needs a driving instructor licence.
Driving school licence (2)

Anyone wishing to train as a self-employed driving instructor or employ other driving instructors requires a driving school licence.

Transport and conveyance

Güter- und Personenverkehr

Driver card

Extension of temporary driving licence classes

Passenger and goods transport - document amendment or replacement

Driver qualification certificate (FQN)

Taxi und Mietwagen

Taxi licence – initial application or renewal application

Car hire authorisation

Taxi or hire car registration

Taxi or hire car - submit documents later

Commencement of operations of a taxi or hire car company

E-taxi support programme

Personenbeförderung

Passenger transport licence - Application

Passenger transport licence - renewal

Passenger transport licence - loss or theft

Vehicle change taxi or hire car

Excursions with passenger cars

Holiday destination trips by car

Submit motor vehicle main inspection report

Güterverkehr und Logistik

Large volume and heavy goods transport - Permit (1)

Driving ban on Sundays and public holidays - exemption authorisation (1)

Transport of oversized loads - exemption authorisation (1)

Road haulage - permit and licence (1)

Route determination for the transport of dangerous goods (1)

Holiday travel ban - exemption authorisation (1)

Fahrschule und weitere Services

Driving instructor licence (2)

Driving school licence (2)

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