I don't see why the subsequent extension cannot be made from the next day the initial 1 year ends rather than the date on which the application is processed. That way one can apply for extension 1 or 2 months in advance yet take full advantage of 4 year stay (1 intial + 3 extension).

Don't worry, they"ll send you a German and English version. A free service and they give you what you want without asking!! Efficient don't you think?

You can get the form from the website of Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt which maintains the central register for traffic offernders in Germany - www.kba.de. Click on " Formulare". There is also the English version. Fill up the form and send it to Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt, 24932 Flensburg, Germany. You s...