Apply for a moped test certificate

You are allowed to ride a moped on public roads if you have a "moped test certificate". You will receive this if you

have successfully completed theoretical and practical moped training and
have passed the theoretical moped test.

Note: You must always have the moped test certificate or a driving licence replacing it with you when driving.

Responsible department

for moped training: the driving school
for the test and issuing the test certificate: TÜV SÜD Auto Service GmbH

Details

Prerequisite

To ride a moped, you must

be at least 15 years old,
be at least 16 years old if you are travelling with a child under the age of seven,
complete a theoretical and practical moped training course,
pass a theory test and
obtain a moped test certificate.

Exception: If you are in possession of a valid domestic or foreign driving licence (regardless of category), you do not need a moped test certificate. Anyone who turned 15 before 1 April 1980 does not need a driving licence or moped test certificate to ride a moped.

Procedure

After completing the theoretical and practical moped training at your driving school, you will receive a training certificate there.
Present the training certificate to TÜV SÜD Auto Service GmbH. You must take the theoretical moped test there.
If you pass, you will receive your moped test certificate immediately.

Deadlines

none

Required documents

Training certificate from a driving school

Costs

depending on the driving school for the test: EUR 70.00 - EUR 90.00

Processing time

Once you have passed the test, the competent body will issue your moped test certificate immediately.

Miscellaneous