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Driving license; applying for a replacement after loss, unusability or theft

  • Brief description

    If you have lost your driver's license, it has been stolen or has become unusable, you will need a replacement license.

  • Description

    If your driver's license has been lost or destroyed, for example due to theft, illegibility or loss, you will need a new driver's license unless you waive your right to drive.

    If you do not report the loss of your driving license immediately and apply for a replacement document, you are committing an administrative offence.

    The replacement driver's license must be applied for at your local driving license authority.

    Note: You will also receive a card driver's license with a time limit to replace a paper driver's license. Old pink or gray paper driving licenses are no longer issued.

  • Prerequisites

    The issue of a replacement driver's license depends on the specific circumstances of the individual case. Please contact the relevant driving license authority in advance to find out which requirements must be met.

    At the request of the driving license authority, you must make a declaration in lieu of an oath regarding the whereabouts of the document if the driving license is lost or otherwise misplaced. In this declaration, you affirm the accuracy of your statements.

  • Required documents

    Current biometric photograph (frontal view)

    Driving license that has become unusable (if available)

    Police theft report

    Affidavit in lieu of an oath

  • Costs

    • Fees for the replacement driver's license usually around 35 to 40 euros
    • plus fees for taking the affidavit (€ 30.70), if applicable
    • plus fees for direct shipping if applicable (approx. € 5)

  • Legal basis

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