Curricula and theory-test formats
The category overview, curriculum references and theory-test formats have been reviewed. No new format change requiring changes to the course answer keys was identified.
Open the primary source ↗Guides
Which driving licence do you need for a motorhome?
Begin with the maximum authorised mass in the registration certificate. The number of beds, the vehicle's appearance and how lightly you pack do not determine the licence category.
Content review status
Last reviewed
Checked against Statens vegvesen curricula, theory-test information and current regulations. Future rules are kept separate from requirements currently in force.
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Changes to accepted identification
Bank cards, Norwegian Armed Forces ID cards and Norwegian seafarers’ discharge books will no longer be accepted at driver and vehicle licensing offices. This is shown as a future rule and does not change current answers before it takes effect.
Open the primary source ↗Match the licence to the motorhome
This overview assumes an ordinary motorhome approved for no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. Check special codes and older entitlements on your own licence.
| Maximum authorised mass | Usual relevant category |
|---|---|
| Up to 3,500 kg | B |
| Over 3,500 kg and up to 7,500 kg | C1 or C |
| Over 7,500 kg | C |
B96 does not raise the car's own weight limit
Code 96 concerns the combined weight of a car and trailer. It does not increase the usual category B limit for the towing vehicle itself. A motorhome rated at 4,250 kg therefore cannot simply be treated as a B96 vehicle.
Check the load as well
Holding the correct licence does not make an overloaded motorhome legal. Include people, water, luggage, optional equipment and bicycles in the load calculation, and check axle limits. Weigh the vehicle when necessary.
Trailers and private use
Adding a trailer requires a fresh assessment of the combination; BE or C1E may be relevant. Private use of a heavy motorhome is also different from professional transport requiring YSK. Assess the licence category, medical requirements and purpose of the journey separately.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive a heavier motorhome empty on category B?
Not when its maximum authorised mass requires a heavier licence category. You cannot base the licence assessment only on the current load.
Do I need YSK for a private motorhome?
Private use is normally outside the YSK requirement. The correct driving entitlement and other heavy-category requirements still apply.
Sources and review
Requirements last reviewed against the linked official sources on 27 September 2026. Confirm personal entitlements and exceptions with Statens vegvesen.