Your new driver's license will generally be delivered to you by registered mail. In exceptional cases, you may need to collect it yourself.
The new driver's license will usually be delivered to you by registered mail through the Federal Printing Office. In exceptional cases, delivery may not be possible. In this case, you must pick up the new driver's license from the office where you applied for it. You may be required to hand over your old driver's license when collecting it.
A general collection takes place for foreign driving licenses.
You can have your driver's license picked up by an authorized person. In this case, you will need a copy of your ID card, the applicant's power of attorney, and, if applicable, your old driver's license.
No
The delivery by registered mail or collection in individual cases usually takes place approximately 3 - 4 weeks after the application has been submitted.
None. You already paid the fees when you applied.
Not applicable
Driving Licence Regulation (FeV)
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/fev_2010/BJNR198000010.html
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Last updated: 18.05.2025