How to get a Category B driving licence in Poland: 7 steps
To obtain a Category B driving licence in Poland, you need to pass a medical examination, prepare a suitable photo, obtain a PKK number, complete a driving course and pass both the state theory and practical tests. The final step is to pay for and collect your licence. Below, we explain the entire process step by step.
Information last updated: July 2026
Category B driving licence – key information
What do you need to obtain a PKK number?
Before enrolling on a Category B driving course, you must obtain a Driver Candidate Profile, known in Poland as PKK. Prepare the following documents:
- an application for a driving licence
- an identity document
- a medical certificate confirming that there are no health-related reasons preventing you from driving
- a recent 35×45 mm driving licence photo
- written consent from a parent or legal guardian if you are under 18
How to obtain a Category B driving licence in 7 steps
Follow the process from the medical examination and creation of your PKK profile through to the state tests and collection of your driving licence.
Step 1
Complete the medical examination
Book an appointment with a doctor authorised to examine drivers. After the examination, you will receive a certificate confirming that there are no medical reasons preventing you from driving.
- Book an appointment with a doctor authorised to examine drivers
- Bring your identity document
- Tell the doctor about any medical conditions, medication and whether you wear glasses or contact lenses
- Collect your medical certificate after the examination
Step 2
Have your driving licence photo taken
Prepare a recent biometric photo that meets the official requirements for a Polish driving licence.
- The photo should have been taken no more than 6 months before you submit your application
- The required photo size is 35×45 mm
- Your face should be directed straight towards the camera
- The background should be plain and light-coloured
Step 3
Submit your application and obtain a PKK number
Submit your driving licence application together with the required documents. Once they have been checked, the relevant authority will create your Driver Candidate Profile and issue your individual PKK number.
- Attach your medical certificate, photo and any other required documents
- Submit the application to the authority responsible for your place of residence
- Once the profile has been created, you will receive your individual PKK number
- You need the PKK number to start the course and book your state tests
Step 4
Choose a driving school
Once you have your PKK number, choose a driving school and enrol on a course. Before making a decision, compare learner reviews, course organisation, training cars, prices and available dates. For example, people looking for a driving school in Wrocław can find reviews on websites such as Oferteo.
- Read learner reviews and check how the lessons are organised
- Compare course prices and what is included
- Ask about available theory classes and practical driving lessons
- Check which cars are used during training
- Consider the location of the school and its manoeuvring area
Step 5
Complete the Category B driving course
The course will prepare you to drive safely and to pass both the state theory and practical tests.
- A standard course includes theory lessons and practical driving tuition
- You will learn traffic regulations, priority rules and the principles of safe driving
- During practical lessons, you will practise manoeuvres and driving both in towns and outside built-up areas
- At the end of the course, you will complete the driving school's internal tests
Step 6
Pass the theory and practical tests
After completing the course, book the state theory test and, once you have passed it, the practical test at a regional road traffic centre of your choice.
- The theory test contains 32 questions: 20 basic questions and 12 specialist questions
- You need at least 68 out of 74 points to pass the theory test
- The practical test includes tasks in the manoeuvring area followed by driving in normal traffic
- You can book your test online or directly through the examination centre
- In Wrocław, state driving tests are conducted by the Dolnośląski Ośrodek Ruchu Drogowego
Step 7
Pay for and collect your driving licence
After you pass the practical test, the result will be sent to the relevant authority. Pay the licence issuance fee, check the progress of your application and collect your completed driving licence.
- Pay the driving licence issuance fee according to the instructions provided by your local authority
- Check the progress of your licence through the Info-Car service
- The licence is usually ready within 9 working days after the payment has been confirmed
- You can collect the document in person or receive it by post if that option was selected
Poradnik kosztowy na 2026 rok
How much does it cost to obtain a Category B driving licence?
The course fee is the largest expense, but it is not the only one. The total cost also includes the medical examination, photo, state tests, licence issuance fee and any additional driving lessons you may need.
- a driving course in a manual or automatic car
- the medical examination required to obtain a PKK number
- a driving licence photo
- the state theory and practical tests
- the driving licence issuance fee
- any additional driving lessons and further test attempts
Frequently asked questions about obtaining a Category B driving licence
Can I start a driving course without a PKK number?
No. You need a Driver Candidate Profile number to start a driving course and later to book your state theory and practical tests.
Where can I obtain a PKK number?
You can obtain a PKK number from the authority responsible for your place of residence. The application must be accompanied by documents including proof of identity, a medical certificate and a recent photo.
Where do you take the state driving test?
State driving tests are conducted by regional road traffic centres. You may choose the centre at which you wish to take the test. In Wrocław, for example, tests are conducted by the Dolnośląski Ośrodek Ruchu Drogowego.
How many questions are in the driving theory test?
The state theory test contains 32 questions: 20 basic questions and 12 specialist questions. You need at least 68 out of 74 points to pass.
How long does it take to receive a driving licence?
The licence is usually ready within 9 working days from the date on which the authority receives confirmation of payment and all the required information.
How much does it cost to obtain a Category B driving licence?
The total cost depends on the course price in your area, whether you learn in a manual or automatic car, the number of test attempts and any additional lessons. Our separate guide provides an example cost breakdown for Wrocław in 2026.
How current is this information?
This guide was updated in July 2026. Before submitting documents, paying any fees or booking a test, check the latest information with the authority responsible for your place of residence and with your chosen regional road traffic centre.
Looking for a Category B driving course in Wrocław?
If you live in or near Wrocław, check the latest prices, upcoming course dates and the offer from KopaMa Driving School in the Szczepin district.