Renew Your German Driver's License Online
Renewal service for German Führerschein. Standard car and motorcycle (Class A and B) driving licences in Germany are valid as a physical card for 15 years, after which the administrative document itself must be renewed
- ✔ Instant confirmation after purchase
- ✔ Verifiable and documented
- ✔ Valid in Germany
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Additional Details
Renewal for existing German driver's licenses. Extended validity, kept categories.
German driver's licence renewal is a purely administrative process for standard car (Class B) and motorcycle licenses, requiring no medical or driving tests every 15 years.
Standard Renewal (Classes A and B)
- Validity Period: The physical card is valid for 15 years from the date of issue.
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Requirements:
- Valid ID card or passport
- Current driving licence
- Biometric passport photo (analog or digital via a self-service terminal)
- Testing: No medical, eye, or driving tests are required for standard car and motorcycle renewals.
- Cost & Timeline: Fees typically range from €24 to €40, and processing takes about 3 to 4 weeks.
Commercial and Heavy Vehicle Renewal (Classes C and D)
- Validity Period: Commercial, truck, and bus licenses (Classes C, CE, D, DE, etc.) are valid for 5 years and require regular extensions.
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Requirements:
- Valid ID or passport and current licence
- Biometric photo
- Medical and ophthalmological (eyesight) certificates
- Performance psychological assessment (mandatory for bus drivers aged 50 and older)
Mandatory EU Exchange (Pre-2013 Licences)
Under EU Directive 2006/126/EC, all older German paper or card driving licences issued before January 19, 2013, must be progressively exchanged for modern EU credit-card style models by January 19, 2033, according to the holder's birth year or original issue year.
