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.
Stand: 21.05.2024. Link zum BayernPortal
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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).
Depending on the issuing country of the national driving license, simplifications are granted when applying after establishing a normal place of residence in the Federal Republic of Germany. Other documents also depend on the issuing country.
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!
- valid identity card or passport
- Current biometric photograph (frontal view)
- Driver's license
- 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
Driving license system
You can carry out driving license matters digitally at the Citizens' Service or on site on the first floor of the town hall. For example, all common driving licenses or exchanging your old driving license, etc.
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Öffnungszeiten
Telephone availability:
Monday: 08:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 15:30
Tuesday: 08:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 15:30
Wednesday: 08:00 - 12:00
Thursday: 08:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 15:30
Friday: 08:00 - 12:00 a.m.