New issue of a driving licence due to change of name, theft, illegibility or loss

Please note in particular our information under:

  • Performance specification

    If your name has changed, you do not have to get a new driving licence. However, especially when travelling abroad, it may be useful to be in possession of an EU driving licence with up-to-date details.

    If you wish to change the name on your driving licence, a new card driving licence will be issued to you on application.

    If your driving licence has been lost or destroyed (theft, illegibility or loss), you will need a new licence unless you surrender your driving licence.

  • Process flow

    • You can apply for the issue of a replacement driving licence at the driving licence authority in your place of residence.
    • The loss of a driving licence must be reported immediately.

  • Which documents are required?

    Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg
    • Application form
    • current photograph (size 45x35mm, portrait format, frontal photograph). Information and examples can be found in the photo sample board (Bundesdruckerei).
    • If applicable, submission of an affirmation in lieu of an oath regarding the whereabouts of the driving licence.
    • valid photo ID (e.g. identity card or passport)
    • Current certificate of registration, if applicable
    • If applicable, report the theft to the police


    Photo sample board

  • What are the fees?

    The issuing of a card driving licence or the exchange into such a licence is subject to a fee. Information on the amount of fees and costs can be obtained from the competent driving licence authority, which sets them in accordance with the Gebührenordnung für Maßnahmen im Straßenverkehr (GebOSt). The amount of the fees depends on the administrative costs. The costs for sending the card driving licence, its express order or other expenses are not included in the fees, but are also to be borne by the applicants.

  • Legal basis

  • What else should I know?

    Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg

    The issuance of a new driving licence is not mandatory in the event of a change of name or address. Nevertheless, it is recommended to have a new driving licence issued in such a case.

    Anyone who does not immediately report the loss of a driving licence and apply for a replacement document commits an administrative offence.


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