Transferring a driving license from the European Economic Area or the European Union
Service description
If you have a driving license from a country of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) and have moved to Germany, you must have your driving license transferred in the following cases:
- the validity of your driver's license ends,
- the validity of individual driving license categories ends.
The German validity period applies to driving license categories that are limited in Germany (categories C and D as well as corresponding subcategories and trailer categories). This also applies if no or longer periods are entered in the foreign driving license.
EU/EEA driver's license for non-harmonized categories:
If you wish to drive a motor vehicle in Germany, you must have your driving license transferred.
For EU/EEA driver's licenses of harmonized classes (classes AM, A1, A2, A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE):
You do not need a transcription.
Responsible body
Please contact your local driving license authority.
Prerequisites
- You have a driving license from an EU or EEA country.
What documents are required?
- Valid identity card or passport (with current registration confirmation if applicable)
- Current biometric photo (size 45mm x 35mm, portrait format, frontal view)
- Valid driving license from an EU or EEA country
What fees apply?
The fee is based on the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt).
If the driver's license is sent directly to your home address, an additional shipping fee will be charged.
Legal basis
Further information
Short text
- Driving license transfer from the EU and the EEA
- Re-registration required if the driving license or individual driving license categories (C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE) are due for renewal after moving to Germany
- EU/EEA driver's licenses of harmonized classes (classes AM, A1, A2, A, B, BE,) do not generally have to be rewritten.
- Responsible: competent driving license authority
Typing
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