Important deadlines: Exchange of driving licenses in Chemnitz by January 2026!

Important deadlines: Exchange of driving licenses in Chemnitz by January 2026!

In Chemnitz on January 12, 2026 everything revolves around the driving license! The local driving license authority will open its doors on this day from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to support the switch to the modern EU card driving licenses. Like the city of Chemnitz in its Press release announced, the offer is aimed particularly at citizens who received a card driving license between January 1, 1999 and December 31, 2001. These driving licenses must be exchanged by January 19, 2026, as all older editions must be in their new format by 2033 at the latest.

To make an appointment, interested parties can contact the city directly on the authority number 115 or by email at fuehrerscheinumtausch@stadt-chemnitz.de. Some personal information such as name, date of birth and driver's license number are required. After registering, applicants will receive a confirmation by email with the detailed times and an appointment ID.

Deadlines and regulations

A different time frame applies to holders of paper driving licenses: They had to exchange their driving license by January 19, 2025, unless they were born before January 1, 1953. These particularly affected seniors have until January 19, 2033 to make the change. The background is that all driving licenses that were issued before January 19, 2013 must be rewritten. The deadlines are set by law in order to create a uniform standard within the EU.

But what happens if you move within the EU? According to information from Europe.eu It is usually not necessary to exchange your driver's license. However, there are a few individual points to consider: Residence must be in the new country and the general requirements for a driving license must be met. An exchange into the standardized EU format is then possible and recommended, especially due to its practical handling.

Additional information for driving license holders

What happens if you lose your driver's license or it is damaged? In such a case, the exchange is mandatory. Even if you get your driving license in another EU country and move there, additional forms and evidence are often necessary. The exchange always depends on the national regulations of the new country of residence.

Finally, I would like to mention that in addition to all these bureaucratic tasks, cooking also plays a large part in everyday life. If you want to treat yourself to a little culinary compensation after a stressful appointment, you can find it on the website BBC Good Food numerous delicious pizza recipes - from the classic Pizza Margherita to creative variations such as the Detroit-style pizza. Try homemade pizza with Italian flair!