Driving licence office
Driving licence office
Note: Any fees incurred can only be paid by EC card.
Driving licence matters can be dealt with at the administrative offices of the district in Korbach and Frankenberg. A personal visit is only possible by prior appointment.
If you would like to collect a driving licence , please call 05631 954-1606 for Frankenberg or 05631 954-2109 for Korbach to arrange a collection appointment.
Frequently asked questions:
I already have a driving licence. Do I still have to exchange my driving licence?
If you were born before 1953, you do not have to exchange your driving licence until 19.01.2033. If you were born in or after 1953, it depends on the year of issue of the driving licence (date at 4a on the front of the licence).
Exhibition year
(see 4a)
Date by which the
driving licence must be exchanged1999 to 2001
19 January 2026
2002 to 2004
19 January 2027
2005 to 2007
19 January 2028
2008
19 January 2029
2009
19 January 2030
2010
19 January 2031
2011
19 January 2032
2012 until 18 January 2013
19 January 2033
For driving licences issued from 19.01.2013, the expiry date by which the driving licence must be exchanged is already entered under 4b.
By when do I have to exchange my old paper driving licence (deadlines)?
If you were born before 1953, you do not have to exchange your driving licence until 19.01.2033. If you were born in or after 1953, your paper driving licence has already expired and you must apply for a new card driving licence.
How can I apply for an exchange at the driving licence authority (procedure, application by post/digital/with appointment/etc.)?
The following application options are available:
- At the driving licence authority (after making an appointment online or by calling the hotline 05631 - 954 1114)
- At the municipal/city administration responsible for you (if necessary after making an appointment)
- Online (requirement: ID card with online function or Bund-ID account)
I have lost my driving licence. What do I need to get a replacement driving licence?
- Identity document: (temporary) identity card, residence permit or passport including registration certificate (no application is possible without one)
- Current biometric photo
- If necessary, report loss/theft to the police
- EC card or invoice
- Appointment at your driving licence office (arrange now)
What documents do I need for the initial issue / extension of my driving licence?
- Driving school application form
- Identity document
- If not yet submitted: First aid certificate (no online courses!)
- Eye test or for all C/D classes: Examination of eyesight § 12 (6) FeV (form Annex 6 No. 2.1 FeV)
- for all C/D categories: medical examination § 11 (9) FeV (form Annex 5 No. 1 FeV)
- for class D: Certificate of good conduct
I have passed the driving test at the TÜV and have not been issued with a driving licence. What should I do next?
You must make an appointment with the driving licence office responsible for you; it is not possible to attend without an appointment(make an appointment online or call the hotline on 05631 - 954 1114). You can then be issued with either a provisional driving licence or the driving licence you have already ordered.
I am in possession of a BF17 certificate and I am already 18 years old. How do I get my EU driving licence?
Please make an appointment by telephone to collect your driving licence from your local driving licence authority (see contact details under Service hours).
How can I get an appointment with the driving licence authority?
Appointments can be made online or by calling the hotline on 05631 - 954 1114.
How do I access the online application procedure?
Enter the term driving licence at the top of the search. Then click on the "Online procedure" filter at the top of the search.
Apply for a driving licence online:
In future, novice drivers will be able to submit their initial application for a driving licence online to the Waldeck-Frankenberg district. With just a few clicks - via PC or conveniently via smartphone - you can enter all the information and upload the necessary documents. Even a biometric photo can be taken by selfie. This not only saves you a trip to the office, but also a lot of time.
Driving licences are issued by the driving licence authorities, which in Hesse are located at district level with the district administrations. A distinction must be made between:
- First issue of a driving licence including accompanied driving at 17 (BF 17)
- Extension to other additional classes
- Re-issuance of a driving licence after revocation
- Issuing of driving licences for passenger transport (taxis and rental cars)
- Issue of international driving licences
- Transcription of special driving permits and foreign driving licences
A further task of the driving licence office is to check the suitability of conspicuous driving licence holders, up to and including the withdrawal of the driving licence. If a driving licence has been lost or stolen, those affected can also contact the driving licence office. The same applies if a driving licence is unusable or has to be exchanged for an EU driving licence, or if it is necessary to extend temporary driving licence categories.