Deposit for driving license exchange: How to secure your new document!

Deposit for driving license exchange: How to secure your new document!

In Germany, an important deadline for driver's license holders is imminent. According to the third EU driver's license directive, all driver's licenses that were issued before January 19, 2013 must be exchanged in the new, counterfeit-proof EU driver's license up to a certain date. This applies in particular to people who received their driver's license more than ten years ago.

Currently, drivers who were born between 1971 and later are asked to exchange their old leaderships by January 19, 2025. Anyone who misses this loses the validity of their old document and must expect a warning money if they continue to drive with him. In addition, the vintages from 1965 to 1970 are also required, which already have overdue exchange deadlines. An immediate exchange is strongly recommended to avoid possible punishments.

Where can the exchange be requested?

The application for the exchange must be submitted to the driver's license office of the Kulmbach district office, which is in Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 5 is located in Kulmbach. It is advisable to submit the application early to bypass delays. An appointment is necessary for the application, which can only be made by phone on 09221/707-376 or -371. Fortunately, short -term appointments are currently also possible. There is also the option to download the application documents online and to send it by post. Nevertheless, it is important to pick up the new driving license personally.

For the exchange, some documents are required, including a identity card or passport, a current biometric passport photo (35 x 45 mm), the old driver's license and, if it was not issued by the district office in Kulmbach, a index card from the responsible authority.

What does the exchange cost and how long does it take?

The exchange itself costs 25.30 euros. If all the necessary documents are completely available, the application is usually processed within about four weeks. The affected citizens will be notified in good time as soon as your new driver's license is available for collection.

It should also be mentioned that the new driver's licenses are valid for 15 years. Anyone who misses the specified deadlines will be punished with a warfare in a traffic control - even stricter punishments can be imposed abroad, depending on the legal provisions applicable there.

For further information and details about the exchange of driving license, it is worth taking a look at the website of the Kulmbach district office, where comprehensive information and updates are available. Do not miss the deadlines and take care of the necessary steps in good time. Actions like this are not only required by law, but also important for safety in road traffic.

For more information about how the process works and what to consider, Read the article on www.landkreis-kulmbach.de .