Foreign driving licence (EU/EEA states): transcribe
Performance specification
EU/EEA driving licences of harmonised categories (categories AM, A1, A2, A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE) do not in principle require a transcription.
A transcription is required if the validity of the driving licence or the period of validity of the driving licence or individual driving licence classes is to be extended after taking up residence in the Federal territory.
Attention:
In the case of driving licence categories that are limited in Germany (categories C and D as well as corresponding subcategories and trailer categories), the German period of validity also applies if no or longer periods are entered in the foreign driving licence.Holders of EU/EEA driving licences of non-harmonised categories may drive motor vehicles in Germany within the scope of their entitlement after taking up residence in Germany as long as the foreign driving licence is valid, but for no longer than 6 months. If a motor vehicle is to continue to be driven in Germany after this period, a German driving licence must be issued on the basis of the foreign driving licence (so-called transfer). See also: Transferring a foreign (non-EU/EEA) driving licence.
Detailed information on the recognition of foreign driving licences in Germany is provided by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) on its website under "Validity of foreign driving licences in the Federal Republic of Germany".
There you will also find a "Leaflet for holders of foreign driving permits (driving licences) from EU and EEA states on driving licence regulations in the Federal Republic of Germany".
- Validity of foreign driving licences in the Federal Republic of Germany - (Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure - BMVI)
- Leaflet for holders of foreign driving licences from EU and EEA states on driving licence regulations in Germany - (Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure - BMVI)
Which documents are required?
Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg- Application form
- Official proof of place and date of birth (identity card or passport with official registration certificate).
- A recent biometric photograph (size 45x35 mm, portrait format, frontal photograph). Information and examples can be found in the photo sample board (Bundesdruckerei).
- Foreign driving licence
More detailed information can be obtained from your competent driving licence authority.
What are the fees?
The amount of the fee is based on the Fee Regulations for Road Traffic Measures (GebOSt). The amount depends on various factors. Information can be obtained in individual cases from the local driving licence authority.
Legal basis
§§ Sections 28 and 30 of the Driving Licence Ordinance (FeV)
- § 28 of the Driving Licence Ordinance (FeV): Recognition of driving licences from Member States of the European Union or another Contracting State to the Agreement on the European Economic Area
- § 30 FeV: Issuing a driving licence to holders of a driving licence from another member state of the European Union or another state party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area
- Fee regulations for road traffic measures (GebOSt)
Applications / Forms
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Who do I need to contact?
Contact the driver licensing authority in your district or independent city where you have your main residence.