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Driving license; application for the transfer of a foreign driving license
As the holder of a foreign driving license, you can obtain a German driving license more easily under certain conditions.
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Procedure details
Description
As the holder of a foreign driving license, you can obtain a German driving license more easily under certain conditions. To do this, contact the driving license authority responsible for your place of residence in Germany (= district administrative authority).
Facilitations are granted depending on the issuing country of the national driving license when applying after establishing a normal place of residence in the Federal Republic of Germany. Other documents also depend on the issuing country.
Required documents
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valid identity card or passport
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Current biometric digital photograph (frontal view)
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Driver's license
Fees
- Transfer of an EU driving license: approx. 30 euros
- Transfer of a third-country driving license: approx. 45 euros
- Extract from the Federal Central Criminal Register or other documents (e.g. medical certificates), if applicable
Deadlines
for the transfer of the driver's license: none
Please note: If you have a driving license from a country that is not a member of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), you may only drive a motor vehicle for six months after taking up residence in Germany!
Legal bases
Appeal
Administrative court action
Related links
Related issues
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Driving license for buses and trucks; application to extend the period of validity
Driving licenses for trucks and buses are only valid for a limited period. You must apply to the local driving license authority to extend the period of validity.
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Driving license; application for a new license after revocation
If your driver's license has been revoked by a court or an authority, you can apply for a new driver's license and for proof of a new driver's license at the responsible driver's license authority (district office or independent city).
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Driving license; Application for an international driving licenseFor many countries outside the European Union you need an international driving license.
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Driver's license; submission of the driver's license application to the municipalityYou can also submit your driver's license application to your local authority (of residence).
Status: 29.04.2025
Editorial responsibility Bayerisches Staatsministerium des Innern, für Sport und Integration
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