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Driving license; application due to expiry of validity
The validity of the new driving licenses will be limited to 15 years. The time limit only applies to the document, not the driving license itself.
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Description
Driving licenses issued after January 19, 2013 must be renewed every 15 years. Regular medical examinations or other tests are generally not associated with the document exchange. Only the document and the photograph are updated.
By 19.01.2033, all driving licenses issued before 19.01.2013 (both the old grey or pink driving licenses in paper form and the permanent card driving licenses issued before this date) must be gradually exchanged for the new, temporary card driving license. Staggered exchange periods must be observed for this.
Further information on the necessary exchange of these driving licenses can be found under "Related topics" (here: Driving license; applying for an exchange ).
For certain driving license categories, different regulations apply with regard to the validity of the driving license (e.g. category C "trucks" and category D "buses"). For further information, please refer to Driving license for buses and trucks; applying for an extension of the period of validity under "Related topics".
Required documents
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valid identity card or passport
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Current biometric photograph (frontal view)
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previous driving licence
Fees
- approx. 24 Euro
- additional costs may apply for home delivery and express orders
Deadlines
The card driver's license should be applied for at least four weeks in advance so that the continued existence of the relevant driving authorization is ensured.
Processing time
The processing time for a driver's license exchange is about two to three weeks.
It is possible to order by express. The delivery time is three working days.
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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 driving license and extension of an existing driving license
If you want to drive a motor vehicle on public roads, you need a driving license that entitles you to drive this vehicle. The driving license is proof of your driving license.
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Driving license; application for exchange
The old paper driving licenses and the card driving licenses issued before 19.01.2013 are gradually losing their validity. They must therefore be replaced in good time by the current, time-limited EU standard card 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: 21.05.2025
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