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Driver qualification certificate (FQN)

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.

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Description

The driver qualification certificate (FQN) is proof of the acquisition of the basic qualification, the acquisition of the accelerated basic qualification or the completion of further training (Section 7 (1) of the Professional Driver Qualification Act - BKrFQG) and has replaced the entry of the key number 95 in the driving licence for applications since 23 May 2021.

The FQN is issued in a card format similar to the driving licence. Information on renewing your temporary driving licence classes.

The driver qualification certificate is issued centrally by the Federal Printing Office and sent directly to your home. It is therefore important that your registration address is also a deliverable address. You can specify a different delivery address (must be within the EU) in the application.

Prerequisites

  • You are a professional driver or in training as a professional driver
  • Basic qualification or further training

Required documents

To issue the driver qualification certificate:

  • Copy of your identity card or passport
  • biometric passport photo
  • Copy of your driving licence (front and back)
  • Copy of your driver qualification certificate, if you already have one

additionally for first-time issue or renewal:

  • Certificate(s) of initial qualification or further training for the professional driver qualification, if these are not available electronically in the professional driver qualification register

Duration & Costs

Processing time

About eight weeks

Fees

  • First issue: 32.50 euros
  • Renewal or change of data: 32.50 euros
  • Loss or theft: 36.90 euros

Payment methods available

Questions & Answers

You can submit a special measure (training on the transport of dangerous goods (ADR licence) or training on the protection of animals during transport) when you apply for the FQN.
The special measures will then be entered in the Professional Driver Qualification Register (BQR).

Links & Downloads

Landeshauptstadt München

Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung II Fahrzeugzulassungs- und Fahrerlaubnisbehörde

Internet

Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung II Fahrzeugzulassungs- und Fahrerlaubnisbehörde

Eichstätter Straße 2
80686 München

Address

Garmischer Straße 19-21
81373 München

Directions

Public transport

Related services

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.