Driving licence: official driving licence - rewrite

Please note in particular our information under:

  • Performance specification

    If you are the holder of a service driver's licence issued by the Federal Armed Forces, the Federal Police or the police, you can have this converted into a general driver's licence.

  • Which documents are required?

    Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg
    • Application form
    • Official proof of place and date of birth (e.g. identity card, passport)
    • Current certificate of registration, if applicable
    • Service driver's licence or certificate from the service regarding the service driver's licence class(es) issued
    • current photograph (size 45x35mm, portrait format, frontal photograph). Information and examples can be found in the photo sample board (Bundesdruckerei).

    Photo sample board

  • What are the fees?

    Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg

    The administrative fee is charged in accordance with the Gebührenordnung für Maßnahmen im Straßenverkehr (GebOSt).
    The amount of the fee depends on numerous different factors.
    Information in individual cases is provided by the locally competent authority.

  • Legal basis

    §§ 26, 27 of the Driving Licence Ordinance (FeV)


Who do I need to contact?

Contact the driving licence authority of the district or city in which you have your main residence.

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