Mandatory driver's license exchange - all information!

Recently updated on January 26, 2021 at 12:11 am

A variety of driver's licenses were obtained in them 19.01.2013 displayed. For this there is now a Step-by-step plan before who the Exchange of the old driver's licenses regulate should. The structured procedure for the exchange is intended to avoid bottlenecks that could arise due to the mass of documents to be exchanged. However, the step-by-step plan does not change the procedure for the exchange itself. So that ADAC.

In the overview:

• For the exchange of all driving licenses that before 19.01.2013/XNUMX/XNUMX staggered deadlines apply.
• Motorcycle and car driving licenses will be exchanged on request without testing.
• The valid deadlines can be Exchange table can be removed. The deadlines are after Natal respectively Year of issue staggered.

EU Directive 2006/126 / EC

According to the EU Directive 2006/126 / EC have old driving licenses be exchanged. This Exchange must be by 19.01.2033 to be finished. To make this possible, according to the Appendix 8e for Driving license regulation the introduction of a step-by-step plan came into force. This step-by-step plan streamlines the process and divides the step-by-step plan into the individual ones Natal respectively Years of issue.

15 million (paper) driving licenses

It is around 15 million (Paper) driving licenses, the up to the 31.12.1998 were issued. The round must also be exchanged 28 million credit card driving licensesbetween the 01.01.1999 and the 18.01.2013 were issued. It is important that the exchange is for the applicant without long waiting times is possible. Because the exchange of a driver's license can only personally be asked. The background to the exchange is that one uniform and forgery-proof driver's license document from 2033, as well as the collection of driver's license data using a database, should be possible. So should a abuse of the official documents verhindert .

The step-by-step plan does not change the procedure

The step-by-step plan changes that Procedure the exchange included not, On Application the document is then exchanged administratively. It's neither one Investigation still a Examination necessary. At least for the regular motorcycle and car classes. Who lets the deadline pass and his driver's license not exchanged, risked a check Warning fee. It is important that this is no crime while it is Truck- and Bus driver's license anders behaves.

The most important information about driving license exchange

What is required to exchange a car or motorcycle license?

For the Exchange one normal Car or Motorcycle license become the current driver's license as well as a biometric passport photo and the identity card or Passport needed. If the old paper driver's license in pink or gray is issued by an authority that does not correspond to the current place of residence, a Index card copy required by the issuing authority. This transcript can telephone, to Post or online requested and direct to the driver's license office sent.

Which classes will be entered in this new driver's license document?

Such classes are entered in the new driver's license document, that of driving authorization correspond. The Exchange table can be found in Appendix 3 of the Driving License Ordinance. This conversion of the driving license classes affects that of the old law, that is Class 2, 3 or DDR classes. Also affected are the gray, pink or GDR driving license.

How much will the exchange cost?

• The cost of exchanging a driver's license is around 25 Euros.

Where does the exchange take place and how often does it have to be exchanged?

• The is responsible for the exchange Driving license authority at current residence. While the new driving licenses are limited to 15 years, the Car and Motorcycle classes unbefristet continued.

What is the penalty if the exchange is not made?

• Failure to do so Warning money in the amount of 10 Euros

Is it possible to travel abroad with an expired car or motorcycle license?

• Whether it is possible to travel abroad depends on the travel destination. In some cases it can be too Issues kommen.

What is the date on the driver's license?

• It is important date of issue of Driver's license, Not be Date of issue. This issue date can the current driver's license document can be removed. This date also determines which table in each case valid is. All exhibition years before 01.01.1999/XNUMX/XNUMX must be, structured according to Year of birth, at the first table orientate. All from 01.01.1999/XNUMX/XNUMX must, however, at the second table orientate.

Can the document be kept?

• Yes, but the old driver's license will be entwertet. This is what he will punched, which clearly shows that he invalid at a hunt.

Can it be exchanged now?

• A voluntary exchange is any time possible, regardless of the fixed date.

Why do those born before 1953 not have to exchange until 2033?

• The aim is to get the most driver's licenses up to 2028 pieces to have exchanged for piece. This is because at this point in time the first driver's licenses expire and new exhibited Need to become. All before 1953 born driver license holders are of it except. The Transport Committee in the Federal Council has decided that the exchange should be spared. Even if you are not sure if they are after January 19, 2033 continue to have their driving license maintain want. In the event that you still need it, have but also these driver's license holders the document by then exchanged to have.

You can find more information about exchanging your driving license in our article "The new driver's license is coming: These deadlines apply to exchanges!"

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