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Apply for a workshop card (driver's license) for the first time

If you carry out work on tachograph devices commercially, you need a workshop card.

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Detailed description

A workshop card allows you, as specially trained workshop personnel, access to digital tachographs in order to install, test and calibrate them.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • Your workshop is located in Hamburg.
  • Your workshop is recognized for work on tachographs.

Documents required

  • valid identity card, electronic residence permit (eAT) or passport with current registration confirmation from the specialist
  • completed application form (see links)
  • Training certificate of the specialist according to § 57b StVZO
  • Proof of the workshop's recognition according to § 57b StVZO
  • Employment contract of the skilled worker (when renewing the card, a confirmation from the employer regarding the existing employment relationship is sufficient)
  • when applying on site: appointment confirmation

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Deadlines

The workshop card is valid for one year. You can apply for an extension no earlier than 31 days before the workshop card expires.

Procedure

Applications are submitted via email. No on-site visit is necessary.

  • Please send your documents and the application form by email to fuehrerschein@lbv.ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú.
  • Your request will be processed on site.
  • After production, the workshop card will be sent to you by registered mail.

Processing time

The creation of your workshop card takes approximately 5-10 working days.

Fees

45.00 EUR.


The basis for this is the fee schedule for measures in road traffic (GebOSt).

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

§ 7 Driving Personnel Ordinance (FPersV)





§ 8 Driving Personnel Ordinance (FPersV)





§ 57b Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO)




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Last updated: 29.10.2025