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Exchange old driver's license for a new one

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Many holders of a driving license are still driving with the old paper license. These documents have been gradually losing their validity since 19.01.2022 - staggered according to the holder's year of birth.

If the validity of your old paper driving license has expired, you must have it replaced by the currently valid European Union (EU) standard card driving license.

As the holder of an older driving license in credit card format, you are also affected by the exchange campaign.

Card driving licenses issued from 19.01.2013 are limited to 15 years. For driving licenses issued before this date, certain deadlines apply for exchanging them.

Based on your year of birth, you can see in the following overview by when you must exchange your driving license. These deadlines apply to driving licenses issued up to and including 31.12.1998:

  • before 1953 - 19.01.2033
  • 1953 to 1958 - 19.07.2022
  • 1959 to 1964 - 19.01.2023
  • 1965 to 1970 - 19.01.2024
  • 1971 or later - 19.012025

Based on the year of issue, you can see in the following overview by when you must exchange your driving license. These deadlines apply to driving licenses issued from 01.01.1999:

  • 1999 to 2001 - 19.01.2026
  • 2002 to 2004 - 19.01.2027
  • 2005 to 2007 - 19.01.2028
  • 2008 - 19.01.2029
  • 2009 - 19.01.2030
  • 2010 - 19.01.2031
  • 2011 - 19.01.2032
  • 2012 until 18.01.2013 - 19.01.2033

Notes:

  • Holders of a driving license whose year of birth is before 1953 must also exchange their driving license by 19.01.2033, regardless of the year of issue of the driving license.
  • The respective time limit only affects the driving license document, not the underlying driving license. A medical examination or other checks are not associated with the document exchange.
  • The rights documented in the driving license remain in effect even if the document is exchanged.

Legal basis

Which documents are required?

- Proof of identity, for example identity card or passport
- Current biometric passport photo
- Original copy of old driver's license
- Transcript of record card, if applicable
- current registration certificate, if applicable

What are the fees?

Fee: 25,00 - 30,00 EUR
Payment in advance: no
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgebo_2011/anlage.html
The fee is based on the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt). If the driver's license is sent directly to your home address, an additional shipping fee will be charged.

Contact point

Responsible authorities

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Bürgerservice
Address: Neuer Markt 1, 49733 Haren (Ems)
Timetable
www: https://www.haren.de
Opening Hours:
Monday - Tuesday 8.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m, and 14.00 - 17.00 Wednesday 8.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Thursday 8.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m, and 14.00 - 18.00 Friday 8.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
Building Access
elevator available, wheelchair-accessible

Contact

Frau Fabrizius
Telephone: 05932 8-293
Email: Get in touch
www: Internet address
Room:
Zimmer Bürgerbüro // EG
responsible for:
Frau Lammers
Telephone: 05932 8-292
Email: Get in touch
www: Internet address
Room:
Zimmer Bürgerbüro // EG
responsible for:
Frau Lübbers
Telephone: 05932 8-234
Email: Get in touch
www: Internet address
Room:
Zimmer Bürgerbüro // EG
responsible for:
Frau Pinkernell
Telephone: 05932 8-291
Email: Get in touch
www: Internet address
Room:
Zimmer Bürgerbüro // EG
responsible for:
Frau Schomaker
Telephone: 05932 8-294
Email: Get in touch
www: Internet address
Room:
Zimmer Bürgerbüro // EG
responsible for:
Frau Snijders
Telephone: 05932 8-199
Email: Get in touch
www: Internet address
Room:
Zimmer Bürgerbüro // EG
responsible for:
Frau Telgen
Telephone: 05932 8-290
Email: Get in touch
www: Internet address
Room:
Zimmer Bürgerbüro // EG
responsible for:
Address: Ordeniederung 1 , 49716 Meppen
Postal address: Post Office Box 15 62 , 49705 Meppen
Telephone: 05931 44-0
Fax: 05931 44-3621
Email: Get in touch
www: https://www.emsland.de
Transport Connection:
Station Haltestelle Kreishaus
Bus: 993
Building Access
elevator available, wheelchair-accessible

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)

Further Links

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Single points of contact of the state of Lower Saxony, Single points of contact of the countries of Europe, advice and assistance for EU citizens and their families.
Access information on the single point of contact for the state of Lower Saxonyvisit Website Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEsVisit advice and assistance for EU citizens and their families