Driving licence foreign (non-EU/EEA): rewrite
Description
Holders of a valid foreign driving licence may drive motor vehicles in Germany after taking up residence in the Federal territory to the extent of their entitlement as long as the foreign driving licence is valid but for a maximum of another 6 months. If a motor vehicle is to continue to be driven in Germany, it is necessary to issue a German driving licence on the basis of the foreign driving licence (so-called transfer).
Information for Darmstadt: Gebrauch von ausländischen Fahrerlaubnissen im Bundesgebiet
When using foreign driving licenses, a basic distinction must be made between
- driving licenses from EU and EEA states and
- driving licenses from non-EU and EEA states.
Please note that it is unfortunately not possible for us to provide you with comprehensive information due to the large number of foreign driving licenses and the applicable legal requirements.
However, in order to provide you with basic information on this topic, you will find our information flyers on the right-hand side of the screen.
- Flyer foreign driving licenses (EU/EEA countries) inGerman andEnglish
- Flyer foreign driving licenses (non-EU/EEA countries) inGerman andEnglish.
If you have any further questions, please contact us by e-mail at fahrerlaubnisbehoerde@darmstadt.de. We will then contact you and, if necessary, provide you with a free, detailed, personal information sheet with all the necessary documents and information for the transfer of your driving license from abroad.
The application must be made in person.
Online services
There is currently no online service available for this location.
Contact point
Contact the driving licence authority of the district or independent city in which you have your main residence.
Contact person
Bürger- und Ordnungsamt, Abt. Fahrerlaubnisbehörde
Description
Address
address
Opening hours
Contact
e-mail: (fahrerlaubnisbehoerde@darmstadt.de)
Required documents
- Official proof of place and date of birth (e.g. identity card, passport)
- A current biometrically compatible photograph (size 45x35mm, portrait format, frontal shot). Information and examples can be found in the photo sample board (Bundesdruckerei).
- Foreign driving licence
- Further information can be obtained from your competent driving licence authority.
- Photo sample board(Bundesdruckerei)
Basis for legal action
Procedure
The application shall be made in writing.
Deadlines
The transfer must be applied for as long as the foreign driving licence is still valid.
The transfer of a new driving licence acquired abroad after taking up residence in the Federal territory is not permitted.
Costs
The amount of the fee is based on the scale of charges for road transport measures.
Information for Darmstadt: Gebrauch von ausländischen Fahrerlaubnissen im Bundesgebiet
from EU and EEA countries: €43.80
from non-EU and EEA countries: 51,40€
Bemerkungen
See also the leaflet of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure for holders of foreign driving licences (driving licences) outside the European Union and the European Economic Area on driving licence regulations in the Federal Republic of Germany.
- Information sheet for holders of foreign driving licences from countries outside the EU and the EEA on driving licence provisions in Germany(Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure)
Area of validity
Hesse
Official approval
Officially approved by Hessian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy, Transport and Regional Development on 12.09.2017
Keywords
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