Lesson 6: Driving License Authority (Führerscheinstelle) Guide — Freiburg
The Freiburg driving license authority at Rathaus im Stühlinger (Fehrenbachallee 12): Online appointment booking, telephone consultation hours, online application, municipal fees (first issue €45.90), and transit directions — official information from freiburg.de.
1. Address & Contact Information (freiburg.de, as of 2026)
- Freiburg Driving License Authority (Führerscheinstelle): Fehrenbachallee 12, 79106 Freiburg — located in Rathaus im Stühlinger.
- Appointments strictly by reservation — bookable online at freiburg.de (search "Führerschein Termin").
- Telephone service: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Phone: 0761 201-4931; Email: fuehrerscheinstelle@freiburg.de.
- Online application: First-time driving license applications can be submitted via the city’s online portal (linked on freiburg.de → "Führerschein beantragen") — documents (eye test, first aid course, photo) are submitted via upload or at your appointment.
2. Official Fees in Freiburg
- First issuance with probation (Probezeit): €45.90 — without probation: €45.10 (freiburg.de, as of Feb 6, 2026).
- On-site photo booth: Biometric passport photos can be taken directly inside the licensing authority (optional, but convenient).
- Official examination fees (TÜV/DEKRA) are separate and billed through your driving school — see Lesson 1.
3. How to Get There
- By tram (Straßenbahn): Lines 1, 2, 3, and 4 to stop "Rathaus im Stühlinger".
- By car: Access only via Sundgauallee; parking at Rathaus im Stühlinger is very limited — public transit or bicycle is recommended.
4. Checklist for First-Time License Appointment
- National ID card or passport (original)
- Eye test certificate (not older than 2 years)
- First aid certificate (at least 9 instruction units, FeV § 19)
- Biometric passport photo (or use the on-site photo booth)
- Fee (€45.90; check accepted payment methods in advance on freiburg.de)
- Proof of residence (Meldebescheinigung) if current registration address is not up to date
5. Local Driving Resources in Freiburg
- Eye test: available at opticians and ophthalmologists across Freiburg (typically €6–25, FeV § 12).
- First aid course: e.g. DRK Freiburg (Rimsinger Weg 15, 79111 Freiburg; €70 for the 9-unit course) or other providers (ASB, JUH, MHD).
- To prepare for your theory exam: our free exam simulation (30 questions in authentic TÜV/DEKRA format) and the complete Class B Theory Course with 18 structured themes including all traffic signs.