Rhine-Area City Guide

Last, go back to the Straßenverkehrsamt in Bonn and submit following items : + The signed “Nachweis zur Vorlage bei der Führerscheinstelle“ + Passport + One passport sized photo + Translation of the original driving license and the confirmation of issue date + Original and copy of your national driving license + € 100 in case you would like to keep your home country license when picking up your German driver's license. (Please see step 4. A confirmation letter from your employer is not required in Bonn) Neither your passport nor your driving license will be kept by the authorities. Duration: 4-6 weeks You will pick up your German driver’s license at the Straßenverkehrsamt. The authorities will not always inform you when your German license is ready to be picked up. Please check with the Straßenverkehrsamt after approximately 4 weeks. Vocabulary assistance I would like to transfer my driver’s license. Ich möchte meinen Führerschein umschreiben lassen. When can I pick up my driver’s license? Wann kann ich meinen Führerschein abholen? + Application form for new license + Administrative fee around € 40 The Führerscheinstelle will ask you to turn in your national driver’s license when you will pick up your new German license. In Germany it is illegal to possess more than one driver’s license. Therefore, the Führerscheinstelle is legally obliged to confiscate your home country license before issuing your German license. However, it might be possible to keep your national license by exception. Please contact Dwellworks to assist in providing you with a letter from your employer confirming that your national license is required for future business trips and holidays in your home country. Step 4

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