Führerscheinstelle Dortmund
Stadt Dortmund – Bürgerdienste, Fahrerlaubnisangelegenheiten (Führerscheinstelle)
Source: dortmund.de · as of 05/10/2026
Driving licence in Dortmund
What you need to do where in Dortmund, what it costs and who can help – with sources and check dates.
Data coverage for Dortmund: basic data
For Dortmund, we currently show the responsible authority, published fees, the test centre and driving school locations from OpenStreetMap. We are adding driving school prices, first-aid and eye-test providers step by step. The authority’s information is always binding.Create your personal plan for Dortmund
Responsible driving licence office (Fahrerlaubnisbehörde)
You apply to the office for your main place of residence – at the earliest 6 months before the minimum age.
Official source
The driving licence office of the Bürgerdienste (Südwall 2-4) is responsible. Details of the process are on dortmund.de.
Source: dortmund.de – obtaining a driving licence for the first time · as of 05/10/2026
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Official fees
Class B application (first issue)
Set by lawPublished as “fees from €44.70” (classes AM, A1, A2, A, B) – minimum amount; may be outdated.
Source: dortmund.de (GebOSt; Betrag laut Fahrerlaubnisbehörde) · as of 05/10/2026
€44.70
one-off
BF17 application (accompanied driving)
Not published
Theory exam (TÜV/DEKRA), per attempt
Set by lawSource: gesetze-im-internet.de (GebOSt Nr. 401.1 + 401.3 (21,00 € netto)) · as of 05/10/2026
€24.99
per attempt
Practical exam, class B, per attempt
Set by lawSource: gesetze-im-internet.de (GebOSt Nr. 402.3 (109,10 € netto)) · as of 05/10/2026
€129.83
per attempt
What does a driving licence cost in Dortmund?
Total cost, class B
Estimate€2,346 – €6,762
Probably around €3,862 – including official fees, 12 special drives, statistically expected re-takes, first aid and eye test. Driving school prices here are market ranges, not offers.
Exams
In Dortmund, exams are conducted by TÜV NORD.
Fail rates, class B (North Rhine-Westphalia vs. Germany)
Share of failed exams 2025
Theory exam
North Rhine-Westphalia47.6%
Germany48.2%
Practical exam
North Rhine-Westphalia38.8%
Germany41.4%
Exams are counted, not people: anyone who sits an exam several times is counted several times. The figures apply to the whole federal state and say nothing about individual driving schools.
Source: Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt, FE 7 (dl-de/by-2-0), own calculation
Frequently asked questions about the driving licence in Dortmund
Where do I apply for a driving licence in Dortmund?
The driving licence office (Fahrerlaubnisbehörde) for your main place of residence is responsible – in Dortmund: Stadt Dortmund – Bürgerdienste, Fahrerlaubnisangelegenheiten (Führerscheinstelle). The driving licence office of the Bürgerdienste (Südwall 2-4) is responsible. Details of the process are on dortmund.de.
Source: Authority service page
How much does a driving licence application cost in Dortmund?
The authority lists €44.70 for the first issue of a class B licence. As of 05/10/2026. Exam fees and the driving school’s costs come on top.
Source: Authority fee notice
Who conducts the driving test in Dortmund?
The theory and practical tests are conducted by the technical inspection centre (Technische Prüfstelle): TÜV NORD. We derived this assignment and could not find it confirmed on an authority page – if in doubt, ask your driving school. Your driving school arranges the date for the practical test.
How much do the exams at TÜV or DEKRA cost?
Uniform nationwide: €24.99 for the theory exam and €129.83 for the class B practical exam, each per attempt. On top of that comes your driving school’s exam presentation fee (Vorstellungsentgelt), which it sets itself.
Source: Fee schedule (GebOSt)
When can I apply?
At the earliest 6 months before the minimum age: from 17 years and 6 months for class B, from 16 years and 6 months for BF17.
Source: § 21 Abs. 4 FeV
How long does processing take in Dortmund?
We have no information from the authority on processing time. Submit your application as early as possible – at the earliest 6 months before the minimum age.
In which languages can I take the theory exam?
In German, English, French, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Croatian, Spanish, Turkish, Modern Standard Arabic. From 1 April 2027 also in Kurmanji and Ukrainian.
Source: FeV Anlage 7 Nr. 1