Driver's license exchange: you have that much time left

Created: 12/21/2021, 12:06 PM

From: Sophie Waldner

The driver's license exchange is imminent.

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The old “rag” must finally give way and will be replaced by the new “check card”.

But what deadlines apply?

Find out here.

The new year 2022 is approaching and with it various changes.

For drivers * this means that the old driver's license, i.e. the red paper license, must be exchanged for a new, forgery-proof copy.

Many drivers in Germany already have a driver's license as a card variant.

But as the ADAC reports, there are still around 15 million paper driving licenses in this country.

In addition, 28 million credit card driving licenses still have to be exchanged for forgery-proof ones.

The experts explain what to look for when exchanging.

Driving license exchange: that's why it's necessary

As mentioned earlier, the goal is to make around

.

Ideally, this happens when these driver's licenses are withdrawn from circulation and replaced.

In the future, driving licenses will be

uniform

across the

(EU Directive 2006/126 / EC), according to the ADAC.

The data is also stored in a database so that misuse can be prevented.

For the German driver's license holders, it is now time to exchange.

But don't go wild, but plan, because

set

for this

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Also read:

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Exchanging driver's license: Here's how to do it

First of all, it should be clearly stated that the

. Otherwise, a threatening

 of 10 euros - a crime is committed but not here. To get the new driver's license, go to the driver's license office in your area within the deadline set for you. There you submit an "

for motorcycle and car classes", as the ADAC experts know. A health examination or examination is not necessary for the new driver's license.

In order to be able to submit the application successfully, according to ADAC, the following documents must be brought with you: "Identity card or passport, biometric passport photo and the current driver's license."

Only the validity of the driver's license document is

, ”said the experts.

After the deadline has expired, submit a new application to the driver's license office.

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Also read:

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Driving license exchange: These deadlines must be observed

For driving licenses

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For driving licenses

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Of course, the old driver's license can be exchanged well before the deadline.