Führerscheinstelle Stuttgart
Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart – Amt für öffentliche Ordnung, Führerscheinstelle
Source: stuttgart.de · as of 05/10/2026
Driving licence in Stuttgart
What you need to do where in Stuttgart, what it costs and who can help – with sources and check dates.
Data coverage for Stuttgart: basic data
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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 in the Office for Public Order (Amt für öffentliche Ordnung, Löwentorbogen 11) is responsible. Details on applying are on stuttgart.de.
Source: stuttgart.de – applying for a driving licence · as of 05/10/2026
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Official fees
Class B application (first issue)
Set by law45,10 € für Klassen ohne Probezeit (L, M, T).
Source: stuttgart.de (GebOSt; Betrag laut Fahrerlaubnisbehörde) · as of 05/10/2026
€45.90
one-off
BF17 application (accompanied driving)
Set by law€45.90 initial issue + €8.70 for “accompanied driving from 17” (Begleitetes Fahren ab 17).
Source: stuttgart.de (GebOSt; Betrag laut Fahrerlaubnisbehörde) · as of 05/10/2026
€54.60
one-off
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 Stuttgart?
Total cost, class B
Estimate€2,347 – €6,764
Probably around €3,863 – 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 Stuttgart, exams are conducted by TÜV SÜD.
Fail rates, class B (Baden-Württemberg vs. Germany)
Share of failed exams 2025
Theory exam
Baden-Württemberg51.7%
Germany48.2%
Practical exam
Baden-Württemberg41.2%
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 Stuttgart
Where do I apply for a driving licence in Stuttgart?
The driving licence office (Fahrerlaubnisbehörde) for your main place of residence is responsible – in Stuttgart: Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart – Amt für öffentliche Ordnung, Führerscheinstelle. The driving licence office in the Office for Public Order (Amt für öffentliche Ordnung, Löwentorbogen 11) is responsible. Details on applying are on stuttgart.de.
Source: Authority service page
How much does a driving licence application cost in Stuttgart?
The authority lists €45.90 for the first issue of a class B licence. For BF17 it lists €54.60 (BF17 application fee without companions). 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 Stuttgart?
The theory and practical tests are conducted by the technical inspection centre (Technische Prüfstelle): TÜV SÜD. 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 Stuttgart?
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