German Driving License Information 2019

When theoretical and/or practical tests are required: + Application form for new license + Passport + One passport sized photo + Translation of the original driving license + Vision test + Original and copy of national driving license (international driving license is not sufficient) + Certified participation of first aid course + Registration at a driving school + Confirmation of registration at place of residence (not requested in Frankfurt and Wiesbaden) + Police certificate – might be required for some local authorities ( application can be done in Germany, and takes approx. 2 weeks ) + After application for the German license: Driving lessons, theoretical and/or practical tests at driving school Estimated Costs* + Translation of original driver’s license at the ADAC Fee: € 35 to € 80 (depending on the language) + Application for new license Fee: around € 50 + Current confirmation of registration at place of residence by registration office Fee: € 10 (in some cities free of costs) + Vision tes t: Fee around € 10 (at any optician) + First Aid Course, usually at the Red Cross or “Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund” Fee: around € 30 (in German), around € 40 (in English) at a driving school + Registration at driving school Fee: € 150 (transfer of license without lessons) to € 350 (incl. theoretical lessons) + Driving lessons (45 min) Fee: Around € 55 (in German or English/foreign language, if available); Fee: Around € 65 (in German or English/foreign language, if available) for motorway, overland or night lessons Total number of required lessons depends on driver’s ability, generally 4-6 lessons are needed + Theoretical test + Fee: around € 90 for the test, plus approx. € 40-80 for German or foreign language study material (English, French, and other major languages). Fees and material for other languages upon request. + Practical test Fee: around € 150 (in German), English / foreign language, if available, might be slightly more expensive The total costs for obtaining a German driving license amount to a minimum of approx. 1,000 € if you have to pass both theoretical and practical tests. The costs can be higher, depending on location and individual situation. Please note that by German law we are not authorized to give legal advice. This information is based on our previous experience in this regard. However, we must point out that we cannot accept any liability for it.

* November 2019 (Stated costs are average amounts, as they can regionally vary. So can the local responsible authorities.)

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