City Einwohnerangelegenheiten
Driving licence, applying for an international driving licence, Hamburg-City customer center (processing time: approx. 6 weeks)
The international driver's license can be applied for at the LBV offices as well as at the customer center in Hamburg-City .
Important notes
Prerequisites
The application is only possible
- if the applicant has his main residence in Hamburg at the time of applying for the driver's license and
- the driving license is in the new EU card format and was not issued before 01/01/1999.
If you still have one of the old gray or pink driver's licenses, it must first be exchanged for the new EU driving license card. You can find more information on this under the link "LBV driver's license exchange" (see below).
Documents required
Please bring the following documents with you to the appointment:
- the valid EU driving license card
- a valid identity card or passport and, if available, the electronic residence permit
- a biometric passport photo 35 x 45 mm
Please note
period of validity
The international driving license is valid for a maximum of three years. However, if a category C or D driving license is also to be entered, the period of which is less than three years, the international driving license is also reduced to the period for the registered classes C or D.
Application with power of attorney
Application with power of attorney only directly at the LBV.
renewal
The International Driving Permit cannot be extended.
appointment booking
Appointments are booked via www.hamburg.de/kundenzentrum. Alternatively, you can book an appointment on 040 115.
Deadlines
none
Procedure & Fees
Procedure
The application is made on site. The LBV will deliver the new driving license by registered mail to the registration address of the person applying.
Processing time
about 4-6 weeks
Fees
Applying for an international driver's license costs EUR 20.40 , if you exchange it for an EU driver's license card, there are additional costs.
The basis for this is the scale of charges for road traffic measures (GebOSt).
Payment methods available
- Girocard
- Classic credit card
Payment information
no cash payment
Legal notes
Legal remedies
no
Legal basis
Section 25a Application for an international driving license (https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/fev_2010/__25a.html);
Section 25b Issuance of the international driving license (https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/fev_2010/__25b.html); Schedule of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt) (https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgebo_2011/index.html)
Downloads & Links
Links on hamburg.de
Address and contact information
Address
City Einwohnerangelegenheiten
Spitalerstraße 4 20095 Hamburg
Room: Halle
Send email
Phone
Facility info
If you would like to apply for an identity card, passport or children's passport, you can use an existing self-recording terminal (Speed Capture Terminal) to capture the necessary biometric data (digital photo, signature, fingerprints).
Please allow a few minutes more time before your appointment to collect your data.
Note: You will not receive a printout of the digital photo.
There is no need to bring a passport photo with you when using the self-registration terminal.
Use costs 6 euros.
Please speak to the clerk afterwards.
Danger!
The existing self-recording terminal (Speed Capture Terminal) cannot be used for fishing licenses and driver's license applications. Please bring a passport photo (biometric) with you for these services.
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Last updated: 16.05.2024