The driver qualification certificate (FQN) serves as proof of your existing professional driver qualification and replaces the entry of the key number "95" in the driving license from 23.05.2021. However, if the key number "95" is already entered in your driving license, the key number will remain valid until the expiration date of the driving license. Only then is it necessary to issue the driver qualification certificate. The FQN is a card that is similar in shape and size to the driving license and is produced by the Bundesdruckerei.

The driver qualification certificate is only issued, extended or renewed when applying for an initial issue, extension, renewal or new issue of a category C or category D driving license.

Prospective and established professional drivers who are in possession of a category C or category D driver's license must provide proof of their professional driver qualification. This generally requires an initial qualification followed by further training every 5 years. The proven professional driver qualification is issued as an FQN in card form.