Personenbeförderungsschein: Health Requirements and Certificate of Good Conduct

First: What is the Personenbeförderungsschein (P-Schein)?

The Personenbeförderungsschein (P-Schein) is a mandatory permit for anyone who drives a vehicle commercially to transport passengers, such as:

• Taxi drivers

• Uber or Bolt drivers

• Drivers of small passenger transport vehicles (e.g. Mietwagen mit Fahrer – hire car with driver)

• Patient transport using private vehicles

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Health and safety requirements for obtaining the permit

1. Examination of physical and mental fitness

This is a medical check to assess physical and mental suitability.

It is carried out by:

• your general practitioner (Hausarzt), or

• an approved medical centre

The examination must confirm that:

• there are no mental or neurological disorders,

• there are no serious heart conditions and no uncontrolled diabetes,

• there are no significant problems with mobility, reaction, or concentration.

An official medical certificate is issued in accordance with § 11 Fahrerlaubnis-Verordnung (FeV).

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2. Ophthalmological report (Augenärztliches Gutachten)

(Report on visual fitness)

This report must be obtained:

• either from an ophthalmologist (Augenarzt), or

• from an approved vision testing centre

It must confirm:

• sufficient visual acuity (min. 0.8 / 0.5 in each eye)

• adequate night and twilight vision

• a sufficient visual field

Validity of this report: 1 year only at the time of application.

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3. Certificate of good conduct for authorities (Führungszeugnis, Belegart O)

(Police clearance certificate / certificate of good conduct)

• Requested from the Bürgeramt (citizens’ office) or online.

• Required type: “für Behörden – Belegart O” (for authorities, type O).

It must show that there are:

• no convictions for violent offences,

• no offences such as sexual harassment or theft,

• no serious traffic-related criminal offences, etc.

Validity: 3 months only at the time of application.

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How and where do you apply?

You apply at the Führerscheinstelle (driving licence authority) responsible for your area.

Required documents:

Document – Mandatory?

• Application form → Yes

• ID card or residence permit → Yes

• Driving licence (at least category B) → Yes

• Eye test / ophthalmological report → Yes

• General medical fitness certificate → Yes

• Certificate of good conduct (Belegart O, for authorities) → Yes

• Recent biometric passport photo → Yes

• Fees (approximately €40–€80) → Yes

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Processing time and validity

Item – Details

• Processing time:
  usually 3–6 weeks, depending on the federal state and authority

• Validity of the P-Schein:
  generally 5 years, then it must be renewed.

• Renewal after the age of 60:
  usually requires additional medical examinations and a thorough update of all reports.

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Editorial note

The authors and editorial team of this website strive to provide accurate information based on in-depth research and multiple sources. Nevertheless, errors may occur or certain details may be incomplete or not fully confirmed from a legal perspective. Please treat the information in this article as an initial guide and always consult the competent authorities or professional advisers for binding and up-to-date information.